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Delaplane, Virginia 20144
1524 Snowden Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144
Delaplane, Virginia 20144
1524 Snowden Rd, Delaplane, VA 20144
Barhamsville, Virginia 23011
4901 Holly Fork Rd, Barhamsville, VA 23011
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
2388 London Bridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Woodville, Virginia 22749
355 Yancy Rd, Woodville, VA 22749
Ararat, Virginia 24053
163 Levering Ln, Ararat, VA 24053
Somerset, Virginia 22972
9166 Liberty Mills Rd, Somerset, VA 22972
Chesapeake, Virginia 23321
2800 Tyre Neck Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23321
Berryville, Virginia 22611
1608 Russell Rd, Berryville, VA 22611
Bealeton, Virginia 22712
6025 Catlett Rd, Bealeton, VA 22712
Grottoes, Virginia 24441
1744 Weyers Cave Rd, Grottoes, VA 24441
Virginia farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash throughout the state. European colonists at Jamestown started the first permanent English farming in America and discovered that Virginia's climate was perfect for tobacco. Virginia also became known for growing excellent apples in the Shenandoah Valley and for being the birthplace of American wine making. The state's varied geography allowed for diverse farming.
Virginia has several different farming regions from the mountains in the west to the coastal plain in the east. The Shenandoah Valley has rich soil and perfect climate for apples and other crops. The Piedmont region has rolling hills good for tobacco and grapes. The coastal plain has sandy soil and mild climate good for peanuts and other crops.
Virginia apples from the Shenandoah Valley are ready to pick from August through November when the mountain climate makes them crisp and flavorful. You can pick strawberries from May through June when Virginia's spring weather is perfect for berry growing. Wine grapes are ready to harvest in fall when many vineyards let visitors help with picking. The state also grows good peaches, cherries, and other fruits.
Fall is the best time to visit Virginia farms when apples are ripe and the Shenandoah Valley is at its most beautiful. Spring and early summer are great for strawberry picking and visiting farms when the weather is mild. Many farms are in scenic areas with mountain views or historic settings. Virginia farms often combine agriculture with wine making, offering tastings and tours.
May for strawberries, September-October for apples
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