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Tyngsborough, Massachusetts 1879
95 Farwell Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
Chelmsford, Massachusetts 1824
135 Pine Hill Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Belchertown, Massachusetts 1007
249 Sabin St, Belchertown, MA 01007
Westfield, Massachusetts 1085
380 E Mountain Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
Scituate, Massachusetts 2066
124 Cornet Stetson Rd, Scituate, MA 02066
West Brookfield, Massachusetts 1585
94 John Gilbert Rd, West Brookfield, MA 01585
Granby, Massachusetts 1033
434 E State St, Granby, MA 01033
Plympton, Massachusetts 2367
53 Palmer Rd, Plympton, MA 02367
Stow, Massachusetts 1775
106 W Acton Rd, Stow, MA 01775
North Andover, Massachusetts 1845
315 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA 01845
East Taunton, Massachusetts 2718
692 Caswell St, East Taunton, MA 02718
Millbury, Massachusetts 1527
15 Stowe Rd, Millbury, MA 01527
Massachusetts farming began with Pilgrims who learned from Native Americans how to grow corn, beans, and squash. Apple orchards were planted in the 1600s and many are still growing today with trees that are hundreds of years old. Massachusetts became famous for cranberries, which grow in bogs that were created by glaciers thousands of years ago. The state also pioneered growing vegetables in greenhouses to extend the growing season.
Massachusetts has different farming areas from the coastal plains to the western mountains. Cape Cod has sandy soil and ocean breezes that are perfect for cranberries and other crops. The Connecticut River Valley has rich soil and is the warmest part of the state. Western Massachusetts has hills and mountains with cooler weather that's great for apples and maple syrup.
Massachusetts cranberries are ready to pick in September and October when the bogs are flooded and the berries float to the top. You can pick apples from September through November when Massachusetts orchards produce many different varieties. Strawberries ripen in June and July and are perfect for making jam or eating fresh. Blueberries are ready in July and August when they're sweet and juicy.
Fall is the most popular time to visit Massachusetts farms when apples and cranberries are ripe and the leaves are changing colors. Summer is great for berry picking when the weather is warm and comfortable. Many farms offer educational tours about cranberry growing and apple cider making. Massachusetts farms often have historic buildings and stories about early American farming.
July for blueberries, September-October for apples and cranberries
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