Donuts are on the stand.
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June 30
At Wickham’s Fruit Farm, we rotate our crops, so the soil has a chance to regain the organic material and nutrients it needs to grow flavorful fruit and vegetables. In the 2019 growing season, this particular field sees trellised apples growing on the left and right sides of the photo and melons in the middle, …
June 30
Cherries are one of the top antioxidant foods. Both tart and sweet cherries have anti-inflammatory properties. They contain melatonin for better sleep, and can help to lessen joint pain.
June 28
Baby melon plants growing in the field after rain. In August, look for juicy, sweet, orange-colored cantaloupe from these plants.
June 1
Plowing under a bunch of green organic material to help conserve moisture and improve the condition of the soil. What do you suppose we should plant in this newly-plowed field? Tomatoes? Sweet corn? How about melons?
June 29
In time for the dog days of summer, we turn the spotlight on this premium-quality balsamic vinegar that we keep in stock at the farmstand. Combine it with our beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, and the Frantoia olive oil and Lioni mozzarella cheese we also sell for the most memorable salad of early summer. Better yet, slice …
June 27
This week’s harvest at Wickham’s Fruit Farm: Beefsteak tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, raspberries, currants, cucumbers, strawberries, fingerling potatoes, honey, eggs, and rhubarb. From our bakery this week: Pies, donuts, baked goods, and jams.Stay tuned for the upcoming harvest in July of sweet corn, blackberries, and peaches.
June 26
Raspberries are on the stand.
June 25
Cherries are on the stand.
June 20
Strawberries are available at our retail farmstand and also for pick-your-own on Saturdays and, weather permitting, on weekdays as well. Please call us ahead at 631-734-6441 for weekday pick-your-own.