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Maple Lawn Farms offers pick-your-own apples, blueberries, cherries, lavender, nectarines, peaches, pumpkins, and sunflowers, but each crop has its own season, so what's available depends on when you visit. The farm's own site lists all eight u-pick categories in its navigation and confirms that lavender season is expected in June 2026. For any specific date, check the farm's current updates before making the trip, since availability changes through the year and some crops sell out.
The u-pick crops at a glance
| Crop | What to expect | Timing notes from the farm |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | Several named varieties, sold until they run out | Honey Crisp, ZeStar, and Blondee apples were highlighted as available "until SOLD OUT" |
| Blueberries | U-pick berry season | Listed as its own u-pick category; check current status |
| Cherries | U-pick cherry season | Listed as its own u-pick category; check current status |
| Lavender | U-pick lavender | Farm states "See you in June for lavender season 2026!" |
| Nectarines | U-pick stone fruit | Listed as its own u-pick category; check current status |
| Peaches | U-pick stone fruit | Listed as its own u-pick category; check current status |
| Pumpkins | U-pick pumpkins | Listed as its own u-pick category; check current status |
| Sunflowers | U-pick flowers | Listed as its own u-pick category; check current status |
The site does not publish exact start and end dates for most crops, so treat the table as a list of what the farm offers rather than a calendar. The one dated signal is lavender: the farm is pointing visitors to June 2026.
How the seasons generally line up
The crop list follows a fairly typical mid-Atlantic rhythm, which helps you plan even without posted dates:
- Late spring to early summer: cherries and blueberries come in, and lavender peaks in June.
- Summer: nectarines and peaches join the lineup, along with sunflowers.
- Fall: apples and pumpkins take over, and the farm's Fall Festival and maze season run alongside them.
Because the farm sits between York, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, the growing season is consistent with that region. Weather shifts the timing from year to year, so use this as a planning guide and confirm before you go.
Beyond picking: what else is on site
A u-pick trip can fill more than a basket. The farm also runs:
- A farm market and bakery known for apple cider donuts, plus pies, apple dumplings, turnovers, cookies, and whoopie pies.
- A winery with wines and ciders and wine tastings.
- Maize Quest Fun Park, with more than 30 attractions; the farm recommends buying Fall Festival tickets online to save on admission.
- Seasonal events, including a Lavender Festival, Sunflower Festival, Fall Festival, "Chainsaws, Brats, & Brews," and an adults-only after-hours corn maze event called "Wine Your Way Out."
If your goal is a specific fruit, plan the visit around that crop and treat the market, bakery, and fun park as the rest of the day.
Before you go
- Check the crop you want. Open the farm's u-pick page for that fruit and look for current availability, since apples in particular are sold until they run out.
- Confirm the date. Lavender is tied to June 2026; other crops don't have posted dates, so verify by phone or the site's latest news.
- Buy event tickets online if you're combining picking with the Fall Festival or another ticketed event, where the farm advertises online savings.
- Sign up for coupons and news if you want the farm's visit coupons and seasonal updates; the site promotes a "5 Coupons for your farm visit" signup.
The main pitfall is assuming every crop is available on every open day. The farm's lineup is broad, but the seasons are staggered, and popular varieties can sell out. A quick check of the specific crop page before you drive out is the simplest way to avoid a wasted trip.