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Elkton, Maryland 21921
1495 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
Clinton, Maryland 20735
10140 Piscataway Rd, Clinton, MD 20735
Smithsburg, Maryland 21783
22541 Jefferson Blvd, Smithsburg, MD 21783
Thurmont, Maryland 21788
13841B Pryor Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788
Bowie, Maryland 20716
18102 Central Ave, Bowie, MD 20716
Denton, Maryland 21629
26564 Hignutt Rd, Denton, MD 21629
Benedict, Maryland 20612
6932 Serenity Farms Rd, Benedict, MD 20612
Brookeville, Maryland 20833
4003 Jennings Chapel Rd, Brookeville, MD 20833
White Hall, Maryland 21161
5594 Norrisville Rd, White Hall, MD 21161
Waldorf, Maryland 20601
12850 Shlagel Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601
Woodstock, Maryland 21163
3501 Hernwood Rd, Woodstock, MD 21163
Middletown, Maryland 21769
7503 Hollow Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
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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