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Hammonton, New Jersey 8037
914 11th St, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Downingtown, Pennsylvania 19335
1594 Broad Run Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335
Pottstown, Pennsylvania 19465
1261 Sheep Hill Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465
Ottsville, Pennsylvania 18942
831 Rolling Hills Rd, Ottsville, PA 18942
New Egypt, New Jersey 8533
38 Fischer Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533
Boyertown, Pennsylvania 19512
218 Poplar Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512
East Windsor, New Jersey 8520
201 Hickory Corner Rd, East Windsor, NJ 08520
Coopersburg, Pennsylvania 18036
7786 Steinsburg Rd, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Elkton, Maryland 21921
1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Cranbury, New Jersey 8512
12 Nostrand Rd, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Frenchtown, New Jersey 8825
662 Pittstown Rd, Frenchtown, NJ 08825
Whiting, New Jersey 8759
60 Cherry St, Whiting, NJ 08759
Philadelphia's humid subtropical climate brings hot summers around 87°F and cold winters at 26°F. The Delaware Valley's rich river-bottom soil and rolling Chester County hills create ideal farming conditions. With 200 frost-free days and reliable rainfall, the growing season extends from late April through October.
William Penn's 'Holy Experiment' made Pennsylvania America's early agricultural leader, with Quaker farmers developing innovative techniques. The area fed the Continental Army and later became famous for mushroom farming. Today's farms, many operated by Amish and Mennonite families, maintain traditional methods while serving Philly's thriving food scene.
Asparagus and strawberries arrive in May when the Phillies season heats up. Sweet corn and tomatoes peak in July and August, perfect for authentic hoagies. Apple season starts in September with trips to Lancaster County orchards. The area is famous for unusual crops like pawpaws in early fall and chestnuts before Thanksgiving.
Farms spread across Chester County (45 minutes via US-202), Bucks County (40 minutes via I-95), and Lancaster County (90 minutes via US-30). Weekend traffic on I-76 and I-95 can be heavy. Many Amish farms are closed Sundays. SEPTA regional rail reaches some areas. Morning visits offer cooler weather and better produce selection. Many farms combine well with visits to historic sites.
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