Power to the Pawpaws
What ramps are to early spring is what pawpaws are becoming to autumn: A cherished, limited-edition, not-easy-to-come-by crop that’s a harbinger of the many new items of produce that will be popping up on our farms and in our farmers’ markets. P.S. If you’re culinarily curious, attend Pawpaw Day tomorrow – Sunday, Sept. 21 – at the Hunterdon Community Farmers’ Market.
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The shepherds of the Hunterdon Community Farmers’ Market, held Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 111 Mine Street in Raritan Township, just over the border from Flemington, are officially celebrating the season with Pawpaw Day tomorrow – Sept. 21, 2025. Several pawpaw farmers will be on hand to talk, including veteran pawpaw specialists Charlie West of West Farm Nursery and David Hlubik from Hlubik Farms, as well as folks from Stockton Nursery & Orchard and Lower Neshanic Community Farm. HCFM’s website: www.hunterdonfarmersmarket.org.
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Pawpaw season at Robson’s Farm is the second, third and fourth weeks of September. It’s short, so postpone what can be postponed and catch yourself some pawpaws at Robson’s Farm, 33 Rahailly Road, North Hanover Township (GPS may use Wrightstown). Website: www.robsonsfarmnj.com. Follow on Facebook and Instagram @RobsonsFarm.