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Newport Centre’s Farmers Market

One of the sure signs of summer is the reemergence of the farmers markets that dot the cityscape during the summer and fall months. Jersey Fresh is an advertising and promotional program developed by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture fruits and vegetables which are grown here in the Garden State, providing delicious nutritional fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices.

Farmers Market shoppers also reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing locally grown and produced goods, getting more nutritional bang for their buck! Consumers can find a wide variety of goods, including fresh organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, baked goods, seafood, fresh mozzarella, pickles, and flowers.

June 1st – September, 2011, Tuesdays, 12pm – 7pm
Phone: (201) 626-2078

The state Department of Agriculture has put together this handy Harvest Dates Availability Chart:

FRUITS & BERRIES:

Apples: September 1 – October 25
Blackberries: July 15 – July 30
Blueberries: July 5 – August 10
Cherries: June 10 – June 25
Cranberries: October 1 – November 1
Grapes: September 10 – September 20
Peaches, Nectarines: July 20 – September 1
Pears: August 10 – August 31
Plums: July 15 – August 15
Red Raspberries (Traditional): July 5 – July 21
Red Raspberries (Fall Bearing): September 1 – September 20
Strawberries: June 1 – June 10
VEGETABLES:

Asparagus: May 1 – May 30
Beets: July 1 – October 31
Broccoli: July 1 – October 31
Cabbage: June 10 – October 31
Cauliflower: October 5 – November 20
Collards: August 20 – October 31
Cucumbers: July 5 – August 15
Eggplant: July 20 – September 30
Lettuce (Late Spring): May 20 – July 15
Lettuce (Early Fall): September 15 – November 15
Lima Beans: July 15 – August 31
Okra: August 15 – September 15
Onions: June 25 – July 31
Peas: June 15 – June 25
Peppers: July 15 – Oct. 31
Potatoes: July 20 – September 30
Pumpkins: October 1 – October 15
Snap Beans: June 20 – July 20
Squash: June 25 – September 1
Spinach: May 5 – June 25
Sweet Corn: July 5 – August 31
Tomatoes: July 10 – September 15
Flowers, everlastings and herbs: July 15 – September 15