Toronto 
The tender shoots of the asparagus poke their heads every spring during the month of May.
Andrews’ Scenic Acres
Here are three farms near Toronto where you can pick the May crop that started as little purple specks and grew into delicious spears in Ontario.
Remember to follow the rules for picking at each farm.
To buy asparagus directly from local farms, see here.
Andrew’s Scenic Acres
From u-pick flower and vegetable fields to pumpkin patches and a fun farm experience for the kids, Andrew’s Scenic Acres has it all. You can pick strawberries, peonies, raspberries, blueberries, currants, dahlias, and gooseberries in spring and summer. Their fall harvest includes pumpkins, squash, decorative gourds, and sunflowers.
Visit during the month of May and early June to pick asparagus and rhubarb.
When: Open from May 30, 2026
10-4:30 weekends and 10-3:30 on weekdays
Where: 9365 10th Side Rd, Milton (Directions ~ 55 min (60 km) from Toronto)
How Much:
Admission:
FREE: Little ones aged 0-5 can join the fun for free!
$15.50 +HST: Ages 6-64 in advance
$16.50 +HST: Ages 6-64 day of
Asparagus – $3.50/pound
Barrie Hill Farms
This successful, family-owned farm farms over 200 acres of fruits and vegetables. It was first established as a tobacco farm in 1968 and has grown to include produce and flowers. You can pick asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples and pumpkins.
When: May to Early June (call for the hours of asparagus picking)
Where: 2935 Barrie Hill Rd, Springwater, Ph: 7057280571 (Directions ~ 1 hr 30 min (100 km) from Toronto )
How Much: 2L basket: $11
4L basket: $19
A minimum of one basket or bag per family (up to five guests)
Admission:
Monday to Friday: $5/person
Weekends & Holidays: $7/person
Ye’s Farm
Ye’s Farm, also known as the Bradford Asparagus Farm, offers pick-your-own asparagus, allowing visitors to experience harvesting fresh asparagus from the field themselves. The farm provides instructions on how to pick the asparagus, ensuring a fun and educational experience for all.
When: Open Until Mid June (Weather depending)
Where: Ye’s Farm, 251 Morris Rd (enter Morris Rd via Marshview Blvd, NOT Walker Ave.), Bradford (Directions ~ 1 hr 15 min (77 km) from Toronto )
How Much: $3 for 1 lb
Pingle’s Farm Market
Pingle’s Farm in Oshawa offers a plethora of activities around the year, from Easter to Christmas, the farm’s public calendar is filled with fun activities for the entire family, including corn mazes and sunflower festivals. AND in May, you can go to pick your own asparagus.
The Spring Days celebration includes access to the playland, animal barn, and pick-your-own asparagus patch. The playland includes a slide hill, mini putt, race track, sandbox, and more.
When: 2026 Season TBA
Where: Pingle’s Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton (Directions ~ 1 hr 15 min (80 km) from Toronto )
How Much: Pick-Your-Own Asparagus TBA
