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The summer harvest was delayed slightly by the rainy spring, according to Rick Mascuga of the state's Department of Agriculture, but if the weather keeps up, the farmers' markets will have native fruits and vegetables as soon as next week. 

"Things are coming in spotty at this point, we should have more guys online," said Mascuga. "Everything is kind of on target but we should have more availability. If it stays hot we should be pretty much caught up by next week." 

This week, farmers may have some cherries left but the season "was a disaster" according to Mascuga, who said the plants were not well pollinated this year. 

"If you see native cherries, don't hesitate," he said, "because they probably won't be there (next week)." 

Mascuga said peaches may be available by the end of the week and more plentiful by next week. Corn is also beginning to come in.  

"It's small but very, very sweet and more will be available by the end of the week," he said.

Available this week: 

raspberries

blueberries

green beans are available but very expensive

greenhouse tomatoes 

beets

carrots

garlic

radishes

yellow and green squash is starting to come in heavy

salad and pickling cucumbers

lettuces are winding down

peas are still available but on the downswing

purple and yellow cauliflower

the whole gamut of herbs, including cilantro, basil, parsley.

squash blossoms, for stir frying or for stuffing

cheeses, honeys, jams, and jellies

Where to find them:

L&M Hospital Farmers’ Market is on Wednesdays from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the L&M Hospital Employees Parking Lot. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted, SNAP/EBT.

New London Field of Greens Farmers' Market is on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Parade Plaza at 161 Water Street. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted, SNAP/EBT.

The Waterford Farmers’ Market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot at 15 Rope Ferry Road. WIC/Senior FMNP Accepted.