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Pick Your Own / Farm Stands
Unlike food that travels long distances, locally grown fruits and vegetables are harvested at peak quality and flavor. A fun way to find the freshest fruits and vegetables is to visit a farm stand or farmers’ market.

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  Rockingham County, NH
Brentwood
Name: Apple Annie
Day/Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily
Season: September - November
Address: 66 Rowell Road East
What you’ll find: Low spray apples, unpasteurized cider, fresh baked goods, jams, jellies, honey, pumpkins, vegetables, flowers
More info: 603.778.8881, www.localharvest.com

Candia
Name: Northway Farm
Day/Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Season: June - November
Address: 216 North Road
What you’ll find: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, produce, rhubarb, jams, peaches, pears, apples, pumpkins, dried flowers, fresh flowers, hay
More info: 603.483.2130, northwayfarm@hotmail.com

Chester
Name: Hazelton Orchard
Day/Time: Call ahead for hours
Season: Labor Day - Columbus Day
Address: Route 102, intersection of Harantis Lake Road
What you’ll find: Jams, jellies, maple, pre-bagged apples, peaches in season
More info: 603.783.4248, bossmohn@msn.com, view website

East Kingston
Name: Monahan Farm
Day/Time: Call ahead for hours and season
Address: 8 South Road
What you’ll find: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, beans, corn, peas, other assorted vegetables
More info: 603.642.8186

Hampton Falls
Name: Applecrest Farm Orchard
Day/Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Season: April - December
Address: 133 Exeter Road
What you’ll find: Apples, cider, bakery, vegetables, pick your own peaches, apples, strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, gift items, specialty items, maple syrup, honey, preserves
More info: 603.926.3721, PBWags@comcast.net, view website


Name: Tonry Farm
Day/Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM weekends, Mid September-Thanksgiving; 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thanksgiving-Christmas
Season: Mid-September - Christmas
Address: 314 Exeter Road
What you’ll find: Trees and wreaths
More info: 603.772.6213, AbbyTonry@hotmail.com

Londonderry
Name: Elwood Orchards
Day/Time: Call ahead for hours and season
Season:
Address: 54 Elwood Road
What you’ll find: Apples, peaches, plums, apricots, cherries (sweet & sour), strawberries, raspberries, preserves, honey, cider
More info: 603.434.6017

Salem
Name: Peters Farm
Day/Time: Call ahead for hours and season
Address: 1 Cross Street
What you’ll find: Sweet corn, tomatoes, strawberries, cucumbers, lettuce, kosa, beans, cut flowers, many herbs, pumpkins
More info: 603.898.7465, KCPeters10@msn.com

Stratham
Name: Rawson's Farm Stand
Day/Time: Daily
Season: July - November
Address: 5 College Road
What you’ll find: Corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, squash, peppers, herbs, berries, flowers, apples, peaches, pumpkins, fall items
More info: 603.686.0303, view website


Name: Saltbox Farm
Day/Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday-Sunday, July-August; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday-Sunday, September
Season: July - September
Address: 321 Portsmouth Avenue
What you’ll find: Blueberries (10 varieties), pick your own or packaged pint/quart; raspberries (red and yellow), our own fruit spread, Blueberry muffins, misc. berry baked goods, flowers, herbs
More info: 603.436.7978, saltbox@thepipeline.net


Name: Blueberry Bay Farm
Day/Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM weekends, Spring & Fall; 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday and Friday in Summer
Season: Spring - Fall
Address: 38 Depot Road
What you’ll find: Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, rhubarb, peaches, pears, cherries, plums, apples, grapes, asparagus, peas, lettuce, spinach greens, carrots, kale, beets, tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, potatoes, melons, pumpkins, summer and winter squash, garlic, basil, parsley, cilantro, sage, thyme, oregano, mint, dill, ,chives; blueberry themed items such as tea, jams, mustard, syrup, pancake mix, coffee, vinegar, salsa, soap, candles
More info: 603.580.1612, info@blueberrybayfarm.com, view website

South Hampton
Name: Jewell Towne Vineyards
Day/Time: Call ahead for hours
Season: May - December
Address: 183 Whitehall Road
What you’ll find: Wine
More info: 603.394.0600, info@jewelltownevineyard.com, view website

 
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