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Westerly, Rhode Island 2891
59 Dunns Corner Rd, Westerly, RI 02891
North Kingstown, Rhode Island 2852
213 Narrow Ln, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Johnston, Rhode Island 2919
2279 Plainfield Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
Cranston, Rhode Island 2921
751 Pippin Orchard Rd, Cranston, RI 02921
Portsmouth, Rhode Island 2871
895 Middle Rd, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Middletown, Rhode Island 2842
997 Wapping Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
Warwick, Rhode Island 2889
130 Rocky Point Ave, Warwick, RI 02889
Johnston, Rhode Island 2919
11 Peck Hill Rd, Johnston, RI 02919
Exeter, Rhode Island 2822
1 Arnold Pl, Exeter, RI 02822
Middletown, Rhode Island 2842
915 Mitchell's Ln, Middletown, RI 02842
Little Compton, Rhode Island 2837
260 W Main Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837
Rhode Island farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash near the coast and Narragansett Bay. European settlers planted apple orchards and discovered that the ocean breezes were good for growing many crops. Despite being the smallest state, Rhode Island developed important farming traditions including dairy farms and vegetable growing. The state's location near the ocean created special growing conditions.
Rhode Island has coastal plain with sandy soil near the ocean and richer soil inland. The ocean keeps temperatures mild in winter and cool in summer, which is good for many crops. The state gets plenty of rain and has a long growing season from spring through fall. Even though it's small, Rhode Island has different soil types that are good for different crops.
Rhode Island apples are ready to pick in fall when small orchards produce several different varieties. You can pick strawberries in June when they ripen in the cool ocean breezes. Blueberries grow well in Rhode Island's acidic soil and are ready to pick in July and August. Some farms also grow pumpkins, sweet corn, and other vegetables that visitors can harvest.
Summer and fall are the best times to visit Rhode Island farms when berries and apples are ripe. The ocean location keeps temperatures comfortable most of the time. Many farms are small and family-owned, offering personal experiences with the farmers. Rhode Island farms often have beautiful views of the ocean, bays, or countryside despite the state's small size.
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