The summer harvest was delayed slightly by the rainy spring, according to Rick Mascuga of the state's Department of Agriculture but if the weather keeps up, the farmers' markets will be bursting with native fruits and vegetables as soon as next week.
"Things are coming in spotty at this point, we should have more guys online," said Mascuga. "Everything is kind of on target but we should have more availability. If it stays hot we should be pretty much caught up by next week."
This week, farmers may have some cherries left but the season "was a disaster" according to Mascuga who said the plants were not well pollinated this year.
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"If you see native cherries, don't hesitate," he said, "because they probably won't be there (next week)."
Mascuga said peaches may be available by the end of the week and more so sometime next week. Also, he said corn is available.
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"It's small but very, very sweet and more will be available by the end of the week.
Available this week:
raspberries
blueberries
green beans are available but very expensive
greenhouse tomatoes
beets
carrots
garlic
radishes
yellow and green squash is starting to come in heavy
salad and pickling cucumbers
lettuces are winding down
peas are still available but on the downswing
purple and yellow cauliflower
the whole gamut of herbs, like cilantro, basil, parsley, etc.
squash blossoms, for stir frying or to stuff
cheeses, honeys, jams and jellies
Where to find them:
The Old Saybrook Farmers’ Market is on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 210 Main Street. www.oldsaybrookfarmersmarket.com, WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted, SNAP/EBT.
The Westbrook Farmers’ Market is on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Flat Rock Place in the Tanger Outlet Center. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.
Madison Farmers' Market is on Friday, from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Madison Town Green near 27 Meetinghouse Lane, WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.
Dudley Farmers’ Market is on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at 2351 Durham Road in North Guilford.
The Chester Sunday Farmers’ Market is on Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Center. www.chestersundaymarket.com
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