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The Harvest
Schedule for Parlee Farms |
| Our Fruits and STRAWBERRIES At Parlee Farms, we have two picking seasons for strawberries. The traditional New England varieties are known as “June Bearers”. We have eight varieties available for picking from early June until mid-July. From mid-August until late September, we offer two varieties of late season strawberries. So now you can enjoy fresh picked strawberries from Parlee Farms for most of the summer! A few hints on caring for those strawberries when you get them
home: Freezing Tips: BLUEBERRIES Available for picking from mid-July until early September, Parlee Farms has over 10 varieties of blueberries during the season. Blueberries rank number one in antioxidant activity, as compared with 40 other fruits and vegetables. Antioxidants may help slow some signs of aging, such as short-term memory loss, as well as fighting heart disease and cancer. Blueberries also may aid in preventing urinary tract infections. One cup of fresh blueberries has about 85 calories. They have their greatest flavor if they are left on the bush for seven to ten days after turning blue. So always look for the bluest berry when picking! Blueberries should not be washed until you are ready to use them. They have a long shelf life - almost two weeks for dry, refrigerated berries. One quart of fresh blueberries weights about 1-1/2 pounds and will yield 5-6 servings. Freezing Tips: Sort through blueberries, remove stems, and place in containers. Do not wash berries before freezing, but wash frozen berries before using. RASPBERRIES We now have summer and fall raspberry picking. For the month of July, summer raspberries are ready for picking. We have four varieties and all have great flavor - true delicacies! Fall raspberry picking at Parlee Farms is from mid-August until the end of September. We have four varieties of fall red raspberries, including ‘Polana’ and ‘Caroline’. One cup of fresh raspberries has about 70 calories and is high in Vitamin C. Look for raspberries that are firm, dry, plump, and rich in color with the stem attached. They are very perishable, with a 2-3 day shelf life. Pick them early in the day, refrigerate quickly in a covered container, and wash before using. Freezing Tips: After selecting fully ripe berries, sort and place in containers. Do not wash berries before freezing, but wash frozen berries before using. CUT FLOWERS In addition to our wonderful fruits, we offer cut-your-own and fresh picked flowers from mid-July through late September. We have 15 colors of gladiolus, 10 shades of ‘Benary Giant’ zinnias, 5 varieties of beautiful sunflowers, and gorgeous dahlias. Bring some color into your home this summer! APPLES On the fall weekends, hayrides are included in the price of the apple bag. We have over fourteen acres of dwarf apple trees which, although small in stature, produce large, delicious apples. From late August until mid-October, we have over 20 different varieties of apples available including Macintosh, Gala, Honeycrisp, Macoun, Cortland, Royal Empire, Decoster Jonagold, Cameo, and Golden Delicious. Call ahead to find out what varieties are available on any given day. We also have apple cider donuts, apple crisp, and pasteurized cider available during the fall. PUMPKINS We grow over nine acres of pumpkins in all sizes and shapes, from mini-pumpkins to pumpkins topping the scales at over 40 pounds. Enjoy the crisp fall air and warm sunshine while picking out the perfect jack-o-lantern! To help with your decorating, we have available our own corn stalks and hardy mums. General
Information •
Harvest Schedule • Farmstand
• Hours and Directions If you have any comments or questions contact us at info@parleefarm.com
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This schedule represents the approximate time frame that our crops
will be available. Always check our