Southpaw Fruit Farm

WHAT WE GROW
At Southpaw Fruit Farm, we grow a wide variety of crops on two acres: Fruit In 2018 and 2019, we planted several perennial fruit trees and shrubs: sour cherries, asian pears, plums, currants, gooseberries, and raspberries. In 2020, we planted out our full apple orchard. That means we will eventually produce yearly crops of local fruit, but it takes a few years for perennial plants to get established and producing! We expect to see our first crop in 2-5 years’ time. We also raise a mix of annual fruits and crops - melons and watermelons, pumpkins, winter squash, and decorative gourds and corn. Our focus is on growing unique and heirloom varieties that are both high in flavor and able to be raised in a sustainable manner. Flowers In addition to fruit, we also raise cut flowers for markets, weddings, and local businesses. We grow over 35 species of flowers - both traditional and unusual blooms and foliage.

SUSTAINABILITY
We have a background in sustainable and organic farming - and we believe that healthy food and flowers come from environmentally-friendly growing practices. Our flowers are grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and using organic methods. That said, as a small farm we have a few years and hurdles to overcome in order to become registered as “certified organic”. In the meantime, we’ll be working on projects to improve the soil, wildlife habitat, and biodiversity on our small farm. Check out our blog to see what improvements we’re working on!