Pick a Pumpkin at the Farmers Market! 1 cup of pumpkin has over 50% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin A. The largest pumpkin - weighing in at 2,624 lbs. - was grown in Belgium during the 2016 season. Like squash blossoms, pumpkin blossoms are also edible. Catskills Seasonality Late August Through November Pumpkin Prep and Usage Tips...For Eating! Store pumpkins in a cool, dry place - and they can keep for [...]

A Catskills Apple a Day...Fun Facts! 1 apple has 5 grams of dietary fiber (always eat the peel, which has two-thirds of the apple’s fiber!) An amazing 2,500 apple varieties are grown in America, but only the crabapple is native to North America. It takes the energy from 50 leaves to produce a single apple. Catskills Seasonality Late August Through Early November Apple Storage Tips Apples should be stored in the refrigerator and [...]

Grab a handful of Catskills grapes and enjoy! Grapes are about 80% water, making them a tasty low calorie snack. They are high in fiber and potassium, and a great source of vitamin C There are more than 50 varieties of grapes! Catskills Seasonality September and October Grape Storage Tips Store grapes for up to a week in a plastic bag with small holes in it for ventilation. Choose plump and firm grapes [...]

Jalapeno, Bell, Shishito...Pick Any Pepper! Dozens of pepper varieties are available at Catskills farmers markets - from mild to hot! Red bell peppers have twice as much vitamin C as green peppers Brighter colored peppers tend to be sweeter. Catskills Seasonality July-October Pepper Storage Tips Peppers should be stored within a bag in the fridge, and are best used within 3-5 days. Peach Prep and Usage Wash well, and remove the seeds and [...]