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Baldwin, Maryland 21013
13734 Baldwin Mill Rd, Baldwin, MD 21013
Smithsburg, Maryland 21783
13840 Smithsburg Pike, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Edgewood, Maryland 21040
2107 Philadelphia Rd, Edgewood, MD 21040
Federalsburg, Maryland 21632
6526 Dion Rd, Federalsburg, MD 21632
Dickerson, Maryland 20842
19415 Peach Tree Rd, Dickerson, MD 20842
Faulkner, Maryland 20632
10025 Lomax Rd, Faulkner, MD 20632
Woodbine, Maryland 21797
2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797
Chestertown, Maryland 21620
10051 Worton Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620
Churchville, Maryland 21028
3212 Snake Ln, Churchville, MD 21028
Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659
39010 Lyon Ln, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
Thurmont, Maryland 21788
13001 Creagerstown Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Gambrills, Maryland 21054
381 Gambrills Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054
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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