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 have 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, farmer's 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:
Mystic Farmers’ Market is on Tuesdays from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Quiambaug Firehouse located at 50 Old Stonington Road. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.
Westerly-Pawcatuck Farmers’ Market is on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 85 Main St., just past The Bridge restaurant in Westerly.
Starting July 13, the Groton Farmers’ Market is on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Groton Shopping Plaza next to the Post Office on Route 1. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.
Westerly-Pawcatuck Farmers’ Market is on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 85 Main St., just past The Bridge restaurant in Westerly.
is on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon near the town fishing pier in the borough. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.
is on Sundays from noon to 3 p.m., located at 120 Pequotsepos Road across from the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. www.denisonhomestead.org/farm‐market, WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.
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