![]() The other reason is that our culture is starting to realize the health benefits of eating local. ![]() That’s one reason why farmers markets have become so popular, as they tend to offer a wide variety of farms. For that matter, many farms that grow tomatoes don’t grow apples. For instance, most apple orchards don’t grow sweet corn or carrots, however many of the local orchards do grow berries and pears. Most farms specialize in growing several of these wonderful crops, but none are able to grow everything, as that would be next to impossible. Did you know that plums, nectarines and pears grow in our state, as well? Almost forgot about peppers! Finally in late August and early September, the apple season kicks in along with the winter squash and the pumpkin crop. Let’s not forget about those delicious blueberries, raspberries and peaches, too. All of a sudden, it’s mid-July and some of our notorious sweet corn and tomatoes start showing up. Before you know it, beans, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, garlic scapes and eggplant begin their appearance into our New Hampshire summer landscape. Right on the heels of those little red gems, broccoli, lettuce and, of course, sweet peas start turning up at various farms across the state. There are a few types of greens, asparagus and radishes that start a little earlier, but there is nothing as sweet and juicy as a nice ripe New Hampshire strawberry. Strawberries are about the first crop harvested, usually around June 10. ![]() Not only is June the official start of summer, it’s also the real start to the local produce season. ![]() Johnson Golden Harvest, home of that strawberries sign. ![]()
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