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Pemberton Township, New Jersey 8068
5 Pea Patch Rd, Pemberton Township, NJ 08068
Basking Ridge, New Jersey 7920
181 Mountain Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Flemington, New Jersey 8822
1051 County Rd 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
Mahwah, New Jersey 7430
85 Airmont Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430
Toms River, New Jersey 8755
1520 Silverton Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Somerset, New Jersey 8873
586 S Middlebush Rd, Somerset, NJ 08873
Browns Mills, New Jersey 8015
30 N Branch Rd, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
Bordentown, New Jersey 8505
870 Jacksonville Mt Holly Rd, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey 8003
1638 Springdale Rd, Cherry Hill Township, NJ 08003
Cape May Court House, New Jersey 8210
172 S Delsea Dr, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Old Tappan, New Jersey 7675
23 Dewolf Rd, Old Tappan, NJ 07675
New Jersey farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash in the fertile river valleys. European settlers discovered that New Jersey's varied soil and climate were perfect for growing many different crops. The state became known as the Garden State because it could grow everything from blueberries in the sandy Pine Barrens to apples in the northern hills. Being close to big cities like New York and Philadelphia meant farmers could sell fresh produce quickly.
New Jersey has many different soil types and climates packed into a small state. The Pine Barrens in southern New Jersey have sandy, acidic soil perfect for blueberries and cranberries. Northern New Jersey has richer soil and cooler weather good for apples and vegetables. The state gets plenty of rain and has a long growing season from spring through fall.
New Jersey blueberries are some of the best in America, ready to pick from June through August in the Pine Barrens. You can pick peaches in summer when they're juicy and sweet from the warm New Jersey sun. Apples ripen in fall when northern New Jersey orchards produce many different varieties. The state also grows great tomatoes, sweet corn, and strawberries that are perfect for picking.
Summer and early fall are the best times to visit New Jersey farms when blueberries, peaches, and other crops are ripe. The weather is usually comfortable, though summer can be humid. Many farms are close to beaches and other attractions, so you can combine farm visits with other activities. New Jersey farms often have long histories and interesting stories about feeding nearby cities.
June-July for blueberries, July-September for tomatoes
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