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Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch in Pennsylvania - More Information
Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch is usually open each year, in season for their crops. It's ALWAYS advised to call or email the farm before you head out to the farm to determine the crop availability, as many factors, such as weather, soil conditions and even market and economic conditions affect what they have and when. And that can change not only from year to year, but day to day!
Below is the general info, keep in mind this is very general, this is NOT a list of what Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch has this year or ANY year or will have on any day.
See the Pennsylvania-specific harvest calendar for typical crop harvest dates in Pennsylvania and
see Whistle Pig Pumpkin Patch website for their current availability. This list below is a general list for many commonly grown crops.
The South will be the earlier end of the dates, and the North, the latter end:
- November to March - Citrus (oranges, grapefruit, mandarins, etc, in so Cal, AZ, NM, TX, FL
- March - April: Asparagus
- Late April-June: strawberries
- June- July: cherries
- June-August : blueberries, blackberries
- July-September: peaches, figs, tomatoes, green beans
- July-October: raspberries
- August - Figs, Fall raspberries start, early apples
- September-October : apples and grapes
- October: late apples, Pumpkins
- December : Christmas trees
Picking guides and canning directions
- Complete list of home canning and freezing directions
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Citrus (oranges, lemons, grapefruit, mandarins, etc.)
- Corn (a.k.a, "sweet corn")
- Cranberries
- Figs
- Green Beans
- Peaches and nectarines
- Pears
- Peppers (hot or sweet)
- Plums
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Sweet Potatoes
- Strawberries
- Tomatoes
- Watermelons
- Other Vegetables
- How much do I need to pick?
Recipes and canning information
- Jam and jelly directions and recipes
- Jam and jelly questions and answers
- Canning - anything that can be safely canned at home!
- Juices: Canning fruit and vegetable juices
- Freezing directions
- Pie fillings
- Sauces, Salsas, Syrups, Fruit Butters and Chutneys
- Soups - canning vegetable and meat soups at home (see this page for tomato soup )
- Pickling - more than just cucumbers
- Drying / food dehydrating
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- Farm markets and roadside stands
- Local Honey Finder
- Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
- Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
- Easter egg hunts
- Children's consignment sales
- Fruit and vegetable festivals
- Winery tours and wine tastings
- Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
- Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
- Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
- Pumpkin patches
- Corn mazes
- Zombie Paintball venues
- Christmas Tree Farms & lots
- Environmental resources
- Consumer fraud information
- Wholesale food sources
- Resources for Farmers
Looking for canning equipment and supplies?
Water bath canner with a jar rack
Pressure canners for gas, electric and induction stoves: Presto 23Qt or T-fal 22Qt
Canning scoop (this one is PERFECT)
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- Easter egg hunts
- Children's consignment sales
- Farm markets and roadside stands
- Road trips and camping resources
- Local Honey , apiaries, beekeepers
- Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
- Consumer fraud and scams information
- Home canning supplies at the best prices on the internet!
- Maple Syrup Farms , sugarworks, maple syrup festivals
- Environmental information and resources
- Farms For Your Event for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, retreats, etc.
- Festivals - local fruit and vegetable festivals
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes
- Christmas Tree Farms and lots
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Find other types of farms:
- Easter egg hunts
- Children's consignment sales
- Farm markets and roadside stands
- Local Honey
- Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
- Road trip and camping
- Pumpkin patches and corn mazes
- Christmas Tree Farms and lots
- Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
Highly rated canning supplies:
- Regular Mouth Canning Lids
with food-grade with BPA Free Silicone seals for Ball, Kerr Jars for Canning
- Canning accessories kit:
funnel, jar tongs, lid lifter, etc
- Food Dehydrator,
400W Electric with 8 Trays, 48 hour Timer and Temperature Control 95-176℉, BPA-Free
- Water Bath Canner,
21 Qts with lid, Jar Rack, Speckled Black, cans 7 quart jars, 9 pint jars or 13 half-pint jars
- Air Fryer: Instant Pot Instant Vortex Plus
XL 8QT Clear Windows, Custom Programming, 8-in-1
fruit dehydrator, Crisps, Broils, Roasts, Bakes, Reheats
- Pressure canner:
All American 921, 21.5qt Pressure Cooker/Canner, never needs gaskets, Great for Gas, Electric or Flat Top Stoves - Made in the USA
- The Backyard Homestead:
a guide to homesteading , on 1/4 acre, how to raise grains and vegetables; raise animals for meat, eggs, and dairy; and keep honey bees
- HEPA Air Purifiers for Home, Large Rooms for Allergies, Smoke, Pets. QUIET, Eliminates 99.97% of Dust, Pet Hair, Odors
