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Federal Way, WA 98003
630 S 356th St, Federal Way, WA 98003
Olympia, WA 98501
2908 Wiggins Rd SE, Olympia, WA 98501
Carnation, WA 98014
229 W Snoqualmie River Rd NE, Carnation, WA 98014
Puyallup, WA 98374
9710 WA-162, Puyallup, WA 98374
Bellevue, WA 98007
700 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007
Puyallup, WA 98371
1201 S Fruitland, Puyallup, WA 98371
Colbert, WA 99005
7534 E Ballard Rd, Colbert, WA 99005
Snohomish, WA 98296
7617 E Lowell Larimer Rd, Snohomish, WA 98296
Olalla, WA 98359
12257 Arab Ln SE, Olalla, WA 98359
Renton, WA 98056
1733 NE 20th St Gate Entrance Only, Renton, WA 98056
Puyallup, WA 98371
6502 52nd St E, Puyallup, WA 98371
Sammamish, WA 98075
21509 SE 28th Ln, Sammamish, WA 98075
Washington farming began with Native Americans who gathered salmon, berries, and other foods from the forests and rivers. European settlers discovered that areas near Puget Sound were perfect for growing many crops because of the mild, wet climate. Washington became famous for apples when farmers learned that the dry eastern part of the state was perfect for growing them. The state now grows more apples than any other state in America.
Washington has two very different climates divided by the Cascade Mountains. Western Washington is wet and mild, perfect for berries and other crops that like lots of rain. Eastern Washington is dry and sunny, perfect for apples and other tree fruits. The Columbia River provides water for irrigation in the dry areas. Both sides of the state have good soil for farming.
Washington apples are world-famous and ready to pick from August through November when orchards produce many different varieties. You can pick cherries in June and July when they're sweet and perfect from the dry, sunny weather. Berries grow well in western Washington and are ready to pick throughout the summer. The state also grows excellent pears, hops, and other crops.
Summer and fall are the best times to visit Washington farms when apples, berries, and other crops are ripe. Western Washington can be rainy, so bring appropriate clothing. Eastern Washington is usually sunny and dry with beautiful views of mountains and orchards. Many farms offer tours and tastings that show how Washington's unique climate creates world-class fruit.
June-July for cherries, July-August for berries
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