Even in the chilly months, there’s something growing in Lancaster County. For the beginning months of the year, we’re celebrating celery. This veggie is great for snacking, in soups and stews, and in salads. Stop by Lancaster Central Market for some crisp celery, plus recipe ideas and tips from the many celery experts!
Have you ever seen how asparagus grows? It's a fascinating sight to behold! The stalks sprout right out of the ground, waiting to be harvested and roasted. Make sure to pick some up at one of our Farmers Markets and serve it with your spring dinner.
Spring's prized crop is a tart vegetable known as rhubarb. It's commonly paired with sweeter fruits like strawberries or made into jam with a generous amount of sugar. Kitchen Kettle Village hosts a two-day festival to celebrate the rhubarb festival which includes plenty of tasty treats, fun activities, and the world's only rhubarb race car derby.
July is a great month for foodies as it brings along two delicious crops: corn and tomatoes. These can be found at most roadside stands and farmers' markets.
Tomatoes come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, ranging from small cherry tomatoes to bumpy purple heirlooms. Washington Boro hosts the Annual Tomato Festival in mid-July, where you can indulge in mouth-watering tomato dishes and enjoy family-friendly activities.
Now, let's talk about corn. Sweet corn continues to be harvested well into August and September. Late July is when the corn starts showing up in abundance at farm stands. If you're looking for great deals, head to the Corn Wagon in Millersville, PA. The corn fields also offer a fun family activity with mazes carved through them, like the one at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm, Barnyard Kingdom, and Oregon Dairy.
Come see what’s “growing on” here in Lancaster, PA. We are known for our fertile soil, lush landscapes, and great corn and crops, but did you know we are home to lots of wonderful plant and garden centers as well?
Check out Rohrer's Seeds, Perfect Pots, Fisher's Greenhouse and more!
You'll find this Amish owned and operated, Countryside Road-Stand, roadside stand to be exactly what you were looking for in your trip here to Pennsylvania Dutch Country. Choose from a large array of home made crafts including quilts, baked goods, canned items, home-made noodles, apple butter and much more. Local produce is sold in season. While here, be sure to buy some soft ice cream and hand-made pretzels and enjoy our home-made birch and root beer
Potatoes
These spud-tacular vegetables are starting to be dug and available at Markets and Roadside Stands in late summer and whether they are mashed, fried, or roasted Lancaster potatoes are the best addition to your next meal. Visit Barnyard Kingdom during their Potato Spud-tacular Dig and get the unique experience of digging your own potatoes and getting them fried up into delicious french fries right away.
October is the perfect time to pick pumpkins here in Lancaster County. You can find pumpkins and gourds in our fields or at roadside stands like Fisher's Festivals. Whether you want to carve jack-o-lanterns or make pies, you'll find the perfect variety. If you're looking for an adventure, check out one of the fantastic pick-your-own farms and explore the patch yourself.
The mighty leafy green that reigns supreme in the fall. As the crisp autumn air sets in, farmers begin to harvest bundles of kale that can be used for a variety of purposes. Whether you prefer to use it in your favorite fall recipes or incorporate the design of kale into your home décor, this versatile vegetable is a must-have for the season. With its rich green color and hearty texture, kale adds a touch of earthy elegance to any dish or arrangement. So, hail to kale in November, and let us celebrate the wonders of this beloved autumnal crop!
You can’t beat the beets in December in Lancaster, PA. Root vegetables, like beets, are a common winter harvest as they get plucked from the freezing ground. If you’re in search of the perfect jar of pickled beets, head to Kitchen Kettle Village’s Jam & Relish Kitchen. They also have great recipes to jazz up their traditional canned variety.
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