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Snow Hill, Maryland 21863
5239 Taylor Rd, Snow Hill, MD 21863
Westminster, Maryland 21158
1015 Baugher Rd, Westminster, MD 21158
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
4775 Baugher Farm Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Clements, Maryland 20624
22880 Budds Creek Rd, Clements, MD 20624
Churchville, Maryland 21028
550 Asbury Rd, Churchville, MD 21028
Marriottsville, Maryland 21104
6914 Ridge Rd, Marriottsville, MD 21104
Germantown, Maryland 20876
22222 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Ellicott City, Maryland 21042
10500 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Cordova, Maryland 21625
11773 Old Skipton Rd, Cordova, MD 21625
Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659
27075 S Sandgates Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Easton, Maryland 21601
30091Rabbit, Hill Road, Easton, MD 21601
Maryland farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash in the Chesapeake Bay area. European settlers brought tobacco farming, which became very important in Maryland's history. The Chesapeake Bay provided oysters and crabs, while farmers grew vegetables and fruits on the Eastern Shore. Maryland became known for growing sweet corn, tomatoes, and peaches that fed people in nearby cities like Baltimore and Washington.
Maryland has the Chesapeake Bay running through the middle, creating different farming areas on each side. The Eastern Shore has flat land and sandy soil that's perfect for vegetables and melons. Western Maryland has hills and mountains with cooler weather good for apples and other fruits. The state gets enough rain and has a long growing season from spring through fall.
Maryland sweet corn is ready to pick in July and August when it's tender and delicious. You can pick strawberries in June when they're ripe and perfect for making jam or eating fresh. Peaches ripen in July and August on the Eastern Shore where the sandy soil makes them especially sweet. Maryland also grows great tomatoes that are ready to pick in summer.
Summer is the best time to visit Maryland farms when corn, peaches, and tomatoes are ripe and ready to pick. The weather can be hot and humid, so early morning visits are more comfortable. Many farms are located near the Chesapeake Bay, so you can combine farm visits with trips to the water. Maryland farms often sell local seafood like crab cakes along with fresh produce.
June-July for berries, August for corn and tomatoes
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