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Asparagus (early May - end June) Fresh picked daily
The first taste of spring veggies! Asparagus is a nutrient-dense food which is high in folic acid and is a good source of potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, vitamins A and C, and thiamin. We have been growing asparagus since 1982 and are one of the larger asparagus farms in Ontario. We sell two grades of asparagus. #1 consists of straight spears, uniform in size, with compact tips. #2 asparagus has all the same flavour and freshness as #1, only the spears may be either variable in size, slightly bent or have tips slightly open. Which ever grade you choose you can count on getting delicious fresh asparagus at Barrie Hill Farms.
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Beans (mid July - end August) PYO or Ready Picked Daily
We grow green & yellow beans. Pick your own or buy them fresh picked at the fruit stand. Either way they're a great addition to a meal on the BBQ with berries for dessert!
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Blueberries (mid July - early Sept.) PYO or Ready Picked Daily
Blueberries are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Visit the blueberry sites on our links page and discover all the latest news on the nutritional value of blueberries. Barrie Hill Farms has been growing highbush blueberries since the early 1980's and is the largest blueberry farm in Ontario. If you don't have time to go to the fields and pick, be sure to buy some fresh blueberries at the fruit stand. They're always a healthy choice!
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Cantaloupe (end July - early September)
This great tasting melon is often interchangeably called a muskmelon. When searching for a ripe cantaloupe, the skin colour is what you look for. A light yellow colour indicates a ripe melon. A raised and well-rounded netting on the fruit surface is another indicator of ripeness. Cantaloupes are fat-free, and a great source of vitamin A and C. Enjoy them in a fruit salad with blueberries!
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Frozen Yogurt (May - September)
A real treat after a visit to the berry patch. Barrie Hill Farms frozen berries blended with smooth vanilla frozen yogurt. A healthy treat on a warm summer day!
Available in strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and very berry.
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Fruit Syrup (May - September)
Delicious over ice cream with fresh berries or great with pancakes. Pick some up on your next visit to the farm. Available in strawberry, rhubarb, raspberry and blueberry.
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Homemade Berry Pies (May - September)
Barrie Hill Farms is proud to sell frozen pies made by
Nicholyn Farms. With their delicious country recipe and Barrie Hill Farms berries, these pies are sure to be a family favourite. Just put them in the oven and bake! Available in strawberry, raspberry, blueberry and strawberry-rhubarb.
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Honey (May - September)
Our own strawberry, raspberry and blueberry flowers are the source of this bright liquid honey. Take a stroll down the lane on a sunny day at the end of May and watch how hard our bees work to bring you this delicious golden nectar.
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Maple Syrup (May - September)
Barrie Hill Farms is proud to sell maple syrup
from our own maple trees - right here on
the farm. Enjoy a taste of spring all year long!
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Peas (end June - end August) PYO or Ready Picked Daily
Regular, sugar snap and snow peas are all grown at Barrie Hill Farms. They make a great meal with some of our new potatoes fresh from the farm. No time to shell regular peas? No problem. We have an automatic pea sheller on site. Everyone loves to watch this machine in operation. We'll shell the peas you picked yourself or we'll shell some that have just came in from the field. Either way you'll love the freshness.
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Pickled Asparagus (May - September)
These make a great hors d'oeuvre on their own or you can try them in a great recipe.
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Pickled Beans (May - September)
Also a great side dish. Available in regular and zesty.
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Pickling Cucumbers (end July - end August) Fresh picked daily
Get your jars and pickling supplies ready and come on out to the farm for your cukes. Fresh dill is available free of charge with all pickling cucumber purchases.
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New Potatoes (early July - end August) Fresh picked daily
Even if you're into the "low carb craze", why not treat yourself to one meal of fresh new potatoes. Combine them with fresh peas or beans for a great summer meal.
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Raspberries (early July - mid August) PYO or Ready Picked Daily
Full of vitamin C. Half to one pound of raspberry fruit per day can provide 20-30 grams of fiber which is adequate for an adult daily nutrition requirement. They also contain ellagic acid, which is a potential anti-cancer agent. With 10 acres of red raspberries and 1 acre of purple raspberries, Barrie Hill Farms is the place to plan your next raspberry picking adventure!
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Recipe Books (May - September)
Produced by the Ontario Berry Growers' Association, this 31 page soft cover book has great ideas for strawberries raspberries and blueberries. A great deal for only $2.00!
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Rhubarb (mid June - early July) Fresh picked daily
Want to make your own strawberry and rhubarb pies or preserves? We've got you covered. Fresh rhubarb is available daily during strawberry season. Rhubarb is a fair source of potassium, and rich in vitamin C, dietary fibre, calcium, oxalic acid, and sodium.
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Spinach (mid June - early July) Fresh picked daily
How about a fresh and healthy spinach salad? A good source of fibre, iron, potassium and vitamin C. It is also an excellent source of folate and vitamin A. Get some fresh from the field and enjoy the freshness of locally grown produce.
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Strawberries (end June - mid July) PYO or Ready Picked Daily
The first taste of summer! With over 25 acres of strawberries Barrie Hill Farms is your best choice for strawberry picking. Strawberries are low in calories and very nutritious. They are high in vitamin C and a good source of fiber. Like raspberries, they contain ellagic acid, which is proven to be a cancer fighting agent.
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Sweet Corn (end July - early September) Fresh picked daily.
We're proud to sell sweet corn grown by Barrie's sweet corn specialists -
Chappell Farms. They deliver fresh sweet corn to our farm every morning, so if you don't have time to drive to Chappell's, stop in here and pick up some of the corn that has made them famous. Sweet corn contains a good amount of sodium, potassium, dietary fiber, protein, vitamin C, vitamin A and iron.
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