Stanhill Farm News!

We are pleased to announce that our Maize Maze will be coming back in July 2021! This year's theme will be Summer Fun! We will be celebrating all the fun you can have throughout the great British summer! Please keep an eye on our website and social media pages for further details regarding our chosen maze design, opening date and prices.

We have had lots of enquiries regarding when our Pick Your Own will be opening. The season usually starts for strawberries at the beginning of June, however, it may be slightly later this year due to the cold weather we have had. Berries and Beans Café will be opening around the same time as the Pick Your Own, so please keep an eye on our website and social media pages for further details. 

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Isle of Wight red and golden Mini Plum tomatoes are now available. Healthy and colourful, these compact tomatoes lack nothing when it comes to their amazing flavours! The perfect salad companion, they are also great for putting in the kids’ lunch boxes and will not hang around for long due to their delicious sweetness! Priced at £6.50 per kg.

Jersey Royals and Cornish potatoes are also now available, however, as it is still very early in the season the price is currently high at £7.50 per kilo. This price will come down as the season goes on and more become available. Golden Kiwi's are also now available, priced at 60p each.

May is National Asparagus Month - the perfect time to try out this delicious vegetable! The British asparagus season runs from May to June and is considered to be the best in the world. When buying asparagus choose firm but tender stalks with a good colour and closed tips. Before cooking, wash in cold water and remove the ends of the stalks. Boil or steam until just tender (4-7 minutes depending on thickness). Alternatively, try it in a stir-fry, blend into soup or simply boil on its own and season with a little salt and pepper! We now have English asparagus available, priced at £5.00 per bunch.

All of the above products are available to buy from both our Farm Shop and Click & Collect Service.

We are currently in what's called 'The Hungry Gap' in farming. This is the hardest time of year for UK farmers and occurs for a few weeks, usually in April, May and early June, after the winter crops have ended but before the new season’s crops are ready to harvest. As a result, we are only harvesting rhubarb at the moment.