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Hickory, North Carolina 28602
7584 Greedy Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602
Kenly, North Carolina 27542
293 Bunn Rd, Kenly, NC 27542
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Concord, North Carolina 28025
3430 Rimer Rd, Concord, NC 28025
Leland, North Carolina 28451
1719 Honey-Do Ln NE, Leland, NC 28451
Canton, North Carolina 28716
148 Chambers Farm Ln, Canton, NC 28716
Moravian Falls, North Carolina 28654
800 Vannoy Ridge Rd, Moravian Falls, NC 28654
Whitakers, North Carolina 27891
11735 Watson Seed Farm Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891
Cullowhee, North Carolina 28723
78 Medallion Dr, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Monroe, North Carolina 28110
3318 Greene Rd, Monroe, NC 28110
Hendersonville, North Carolina 28739
621 Allstar Ln, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Bunn, North Carolina 27508
677 North Carolina 98 Hwy E, Bunn, NC 27508
North Carolina farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash in the river valleys and coastal areas. European settlers brought tobacco farming, which became very important to the state's history and economy. North Carolina farmers also learned to grow sweet potatoes in the sandy coastal soil, and the state now grows more sweet potatoes than any other. The mountains, piedmont, and coastal plain each developed different types of farming.
North Carolina has three main regions with different soils and climates perfect for different crops. The mountains are cool with good soil for apples and Christmas trees. The piedmont in the middle has rolling hills good for tobacco and other crops. The coastal plain has sandy soil that's perfect for sweet potatoes, strawberries, and other crops.
North Carolina strawberries are ready to pick from April through June when they're sweet and perfect for making jam. You can pick apples in the mountains from September through November when the cool weather makes them crisp and flavorful. Sweet potatoes are harvested in fall, and some farms let visitors help dig them up. The state also grows great blueberries, peaches, and other fruits.
Spring and fall are the best times to visit North Carolina farms when strawberries and apples are ripe and the weather is comfortable. Summer can be hot and humid, especially in the coastal and piedmont areas. Mountain farms are cooler and offer beautiful scenery along with apple picking. Many farms offer tours and tastings of local specialties like sweet potato products and apple cider.
April-May for strawberries, September-October for apples
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