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Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659
39136 Avie Ln, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Knoxville, Maryland 21758
19600 Frog Eye Rd, Knoxville, MD 21758
Quantico, Maryland 21856
25778 Pemberton Dr, Quantico, MD 21856
Smithsburg, Maryland 21783
22511 Gardenhour Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Keymar, Maryland 21757
12270 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar, MD 21757
Sudlersville, Maryland 21668
302 Leager Rd, Sudlersville, MD 21668
Laurel, Maryland 20723
10151 Gorman Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
14526 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904
Poolesville, Maryland 20837
15604 Sugarland Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837
Lothian, Maryland 20711
5801 Brooks Woods Rd, Lothian, MD 20711
St Leonard, Maryland 20685
1865 Horsmon Farm Ln, St Leonard, MD 20685
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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