HOLLIS, N.H. — Plums are making a major comeback this year. Last year, a cold snap wiped out almost the entire crop across New Hampshire, leaving the state without the tart sweet-sour taste many enjoy. The cold snap affected many growers, not just those who grow plums.
That’s not the case this year though. Arthur Kelly of Kelly Orchards in Acton, Maine reported, “It will be the year of the plum. We have over 10 varieties of plums and they all have a good crop. We began the harvest on July 22.”
Plums are typically harvested in August, but some growers like Kelly Orchards have already begun harvesting. These fresh, ripe, and juicy treats can be found at a few orchards across New Hampshire. To see if there is an orchard with plums near you, check out the NHFGA website at https://www.nhfruitgrowers.org/find-an-orchard/.
Whether you are enjoying them fresh, dried into prunes, or made into purees, we hope you are enjoying them from New Hampshire!
About the New Hampshire Fruit Growers Association:
The NH Fruit Growers Association (NHFGA) is a non-profit association made up of tree fruit farmers, commercial, and supporting members who share a passion for New Hampshire-grown apples, peaches, cherries, plums, and pears. Among the association’s approximately 30 member orchards and farms, there’s diversity in size, fruit, and farm products, but they all gladly share the hard work of taking great care to grow quality fresh fruit for their customers. Keep up with NHFGA on Facebook and Instagram (@NHFruitGrowers) for nutrition information, fun facts, recipes, and more!
–New Hampshire Fruit Growers Association
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