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2010 Fruit Picking at Riley's Farm
All Done with U-Pick for 2010, BUT..
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Watermelons are a very tricky crop that we've been trying for a few years now. We lose a lot of melons to hail storms late in the season, and they have a hard time making it in the cold. But....the ones that make it, make it good. We've got huge fields this year of watermelons. They are getting bigger and bigger on the vines, and are wonderfully full of flavor.
We have a few varieties we're experimenting with, including a few you might not know exists. We not only have red fleshed watermelons, but we have some that have yellow insides, or orange and yellow swirls. These types taste amazing, but aren't popular in most grocery stores because of their unique nature. So if you want to try some good fresh watermelon, and maybe a few types you've never had, come on up.
Crop Status |
Typical Season |
Comments |
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Late August, Early September |
September 1st - September 30th |
The seedless melons got killed by the hails this year, but we've got some great red fleshed melons that are our biggest melons yet! |
Pricing* |
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Price |
Picking Procedure |
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| Seedless | $4.00 |
Pick your melons, then bring them to the general store to be purchased. |
| Regular | $3.00 |
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| Yellow Fleshed | $3.00 |
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*Pricing subject to change without notice.
| Variety | Ready for U-Pick* |
Comments | Acres |
| Seedless | 2010 |
Sweet, seedless melons | |
| Crimson Sweet | Finished |
Slightly round, red flesh and a nice sweet flavor. | 2 |
| Farmers Delight | Finished |
An elongated red fleshed variety. One of the most popular types of melons for it's nice appearance and good taste. | 1 |
| Sunshine | Finished | It's always fun to see the suprise one someones face when they open this yellow fleshed melon. A very good and sweet taste. | .1 |
| Sorbet Swirl | 2010 |
A yellow and orange fleshed melon with a unique sweet flavor. |
*estimated date
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