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Cream Ridge, New Jersey 8514
73 Rues Rd, Cream Ridge, NJ 08514
Chester, New Jersey 7930
15 North Rd, Chester, NJ 07930
Chesterfield, New Jersey 8515
3 Waln Rd, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
Randolph, New Jersey 7869
19 Canfield Ave, Randolph, NJ 07869
Newton, New Jersey 7860
565 US-206, Newton, NJ 07860
Cinnaminson, New Jersey 8077
5 Taylors Ln, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
Princeton, New Jersey 8540
330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Princeton, New Jersey 8540
13 Van Kirk Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
Southampton Township, New Jersey 8088
424-426 Retreat Rd, Southampton Township, NJ 08088
Hammonton, New Jersey 8037
1413 Mays Landing Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037
West Windsor Township, New Jersey 8550
1201 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor Township, NJ 08550
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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