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Sherborn, Massachusetts 1770
41 Kendall Ave, Sherborn, MA 01770
Millis, Massachusetts 2054
139 Spring St, Millis, MA 02054
Northborough, Massachusetts 1532
234 Ball St, Northborough, MA 01532
North Dighton, Massachusetts 2764
325 Williams St, North Dighton, MA 02764
Concord, Massachusetts 1742
11 Wheeler Rd, Concord, MA 01742
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
States listed from nearest to farthest
Sharon, Massachusetts 2067
614 S Main St, Sharon, MA 02067
Harvard, Massachusetts 1451
178 Mass Ave, Harvard, MA 01451
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