Briermere Farms, located in nearby Riverhead NY, provides fresh local fruit for our fruit share. The farm is not certified organic, however they certainly aim for as little conventional spray as possible given the wet climate of NY. Many organic practices are integrated into the growing program and they produce their own compost as well.
It is an 18 week share beginning the week of July 11th and ending week of November 8th. There is the possibility that the share will begin sooner, depending on the weather and the timing of the ripening of the fruit. We will contact you if there is any change of starting date.
COST
$180 for 18 weeks ($10/week)
WHAT IS IN THE FRUIT SHARE?
QUANTITY
Please read through the share contents below CAREFULLY so you understand what fruit CAN grow on Long Island and that week to week you will be getting similar things depending on the time of year. If you do not LOVE apples, we suggest you do not participate in the share as the last month or two is primarily filled with apples.
*You must be a vegetable share member to participate.
For more information visit their website: www.briermere.com
JULY
The share begins with blueberries (1pint), raspberries (1/2 pint), gooseberries (1pint) or rhubarb (1 bunch) Each week you will receive 1 of these items.
AUGUST
The share offers yellow, white or doughnut peaches, and possibly some plums. Each week you will receive three (3) lbs of peaches or plums.
SEPTEMBER
The share offers apples (in many varieties), pears and sometimes peaches. Each week you will receive three (3) lbs of apples, pears, or peaches.
OCTOBER / NOV
The share offers apples in many varieties and pears in a few varieties. Each week you will receive three (3) lbs of apples and pears in any combination.