Amish Market at Rt 6

[shuvelhead]

I'm hearing different stories about the Amish Market on Rt 6. The tents are up or down, there are horses or no horses. When I've gone by I haven't seen any Amish milling around. Can anyone tell me if they are actually open and if there are specific times and days? It used to be shut down on Sundays. Also, someone said something about shopping from your car. How is that working when you can't see what is available? Can someone please solve this mystery. I don't go down that way too often anymore with all that is going on, but I would if I knew the market was operating.

 

[shuvelhead]

Thank you very much for the information!! I am curious about the phone number. Who answers it?

 

[sky74]

I'm hearing different stories about the Amish Market on Rt 6. The tents are up or down, there are horses or no horses. When I've gone by I haven't seen any Amish milling around. Can anyone tell me if they are actually open and if there are specific times and days? It used to be shut down on Sundays. Also, someone said something about shopping from your car. How is that working when you can't see what is available? Can someone please solve this mystery. I don't go down that way too often anymore with all that is going on, but I would if I knew the market was operating.

I'm not sure about that specific one, though if it's the one I'm thinking of (a bit south of the Charlotte Hall farmers' market on the opposite side of Rte 235?), I did see the buggys and tables with products this past Saturday. I've noticed that the Amish markets/stands in the area where I live (near Leonardtown) are open during their normal hours, however it looks like they are only permitted to sell items in line with those stores that are "essential." That is, they are selling produce and other food products, plants and some small farm animals (like chickens and rabbits), but no craft items (except for cloth masks, which some of the Amish ladies have been creatively turning out using their quilting cloth remnants).

The Amish markets/stands I've gone to recently down here are not doing drive-thrus, but everyone is wearing masks and there are signs asking people to maintain a six-foot distance from others, etc. The vendors I've spoken with seem very chill and calm about it all. One gentleman told me that the people in his community are doing fine, but are struggling the most with not being able to go to church. He said that every Sunday there's a police car parked near their church to make sure groups aren't attending, and cracked a joke about the "no gatherings of more than ten people" prohibition. He said his household is already in violation as they have nine children. Otherwise they seem to be able to conduct most of their businesses as usual. I'm guessing the animal feed and tack store as well as the small engine repair shop in Loveville are permitted to operate as well...

 

[dave1959]

That phone number is not for the market... It is aSt marys county government phone.. The market at Rt 6..IS NOT OPEN YET... They are still setting up.
the seller at the market in Charlotte hall is not Amish.

 

[jazz lady]

It's called the North St. Mary's County Farmer's Market and is open for drive-thru services only on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 am to 5 pm. They opened on April 4th for the season.

 

[mitzi]

The guy that operates his market on the northbound side (the big market) is open. He posted his number to call ahead. If I can find it again on the FB page, I'll post it. I don't know about the Amish by the library.

 

[Kinnakeet]

I called just a few minutes ago because I've been curious myself. It's open Wednesdays through Sundays. You do have to shop from your car. You tell the vendors what you want and they bring it out to your car.

And people are loving it according to the person I spoke to because you're not exposed to the coronavirus contamination that you would ordinarily be exposed to in the grocery store and you don't have to get out of your car and walk around like you did before. You know the fun part of an open air market.

Here's the number: (240) 309-4021

HOW WOULD ONE KNOW IF THE VIRUS IS THERE

 

[Blister]

HOW WOULD ONE KNOW IF THE VIRUS IS THERE

HOW DOES ONE KNOW IF THE VIRUS IS ANYWHERE?

 

[Blister]

I went to the Charlotte Hall Library Market last Saturday. It was drive through, the lady came up to my truck and asked what I was looking for. About 4 stands open with lots of hanging flower baskets, honey, eggs, & baked goods. No fresh produce yet.

There was also a local distillery I had never seen before, (can't remember the name) selling Bourbon, Rye, and I think maybe brandy.

 

[jazz lady]

It's actually Wednesday through Saturday now - they extended the days.

Then they need to update their website as it shows they are ONLY open Wednesdays and Saturday.

North St. Mary's County Farmers Market | St. Mary's County MD Tourism

Popular all-Amish farmers market featuring a variety of seasonal produce, flowers, baked and canned goods, and more. Located near the corner of Route 5 and Route…

www.visitstmarysmd.com

https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/documents/Charlotte_Hall_Farmers_Market_calendar_2020.pdf

 

[black dog]

Just so we're all on the same page - I'm not talking about the big market on the right hand side of 235 going north - I'm talking about the smaller one outside the library. That's the one that the government keeps insisting is open.

What local veggies are in right now? LOL....

 

[jazz lady]

Broccoli, cauliflower, beets, peas, lettuce...

 

[black dog]

Hot house tomatoes, rhubarb (probably not), butternut squash, asparagus

Broccoli, cauliflower, beets, peas, lettuce...

Be careful your're not buying reselling brought from Jessup...


Maryland offers an amazing variety of produce for such a small state—between the Chesapeake watershed and the proximity of northern Appalachia. This mid-Atlantic state contains a lot of delicious produce.

Exact crop availability and harvest times vary year-to-year, of course, but this summary will help you know when to look for what at markets in Maryland.

You can also look up produce by general/national seasons (spring, summer, fall, winter) or region.

Apples, July through October (cold storage until spring)

Arugula, May through September

Asparagus, May and June

Basil, July through September

Beets, June through December

Blackberries, late July through mid-August

Blueberries, July and August

Broccoli, June through November

Broccoli raab, August through November

Brussels Sprouts, September through November

Cabbage, June through October

Cantaloupes, August and September

Carrots, June through September (local harvest available from storage through March)

Cauliflower, August through November

Celeriac/Celery Root, September through November

Celery, August through October

Chard, May through November

Cherries, July

Chicories, September and October

Corn, June through August

Cranberries, October through December

Cucumbers, July through October

Currants, August

Eggplant, July through October

Escarole, September and October

Fava beans, May and June

Fennel, October and November

Fiddleheads, April and May

Garlic, July through October (stored year-round)

Garlic Scapes/Green Garlic, May and June

Grapes, September and October

Green beans, July through September

Green Onions/Scallions, May through September

Kale, June through November

Herbs, April through September

Kohlrabi, June and July, September and October

Leeks, August through December

Lettuce, May through October

Melons, July through October

Mint, spring and summer

Morels, spring

Mushrooms (cultivated), year-round

Mushrooms (wild), spring through fall

Nectarines, August and September

Nettles, spring

New Potatoes, May

Okra, August and September

Onions, July through October (stored in winter)

Oregano, June through October

Parsley, May through November

Parsnips, April and May and again October through December

Peaches, July through September

Pears, August through December

Pea Greens, April through June

Peas, June and July

Peppers (sweet), July through October

Plums & Pluots, August and September

Potatoes, July through December (available from storage year-round)

Pumpkins, September through November

Radicchio, September and October

Radishes, May through September

Raspberries, July through September

Rhubarb, May through July

Rutabagas, August through November

Shelling Beans, September through November

Snap peas/snow peas/pea pods, June through September

Spinach, May through September

Squash (summer), July through September

Squash (winter), August through December

Strawberries, June

Thyme, May through September

Tomatoes, July through September

Turnips, August through November (local harvest available from storage through the winter)

Watermelons, August through October

Winter Squash, August through December

Zucchini, July through September

Zucchini Blossoms, June and July

 

[black dog]

I just got done looking at that. To be honest with you, I was just making crap up but I bet you knew that.

If you were geographically desirable and I already didn't have a Sugar Mamma, I would throw you down and spank you....
Just for the "Fun of It"

 

[jazz lady]

Be careful your're not buying reselling brought from Jessup...

Dude, I raised my own veggies and fruits for 30 years and think I know what I'm talking about. Strawberries are being picked at local farms rights now for one example and have a much bigger growing season than just June.

 

[black dog]

Dude, I raised my own veggies and fruits for 30 years and think I know what I'm talking about. Strawberries are being picked at local farms rights now for one example and have a much bigger growing season than just June.

geesh, I didnt say you were wrong, Just make sure your not buying fruit/veggies bought from Jessup and resold...
I spent loads of time as a kid with a family dairy/trucking farm and still own a farm myself.....

 

[black dog]

I'm really surprised that there are strawberries now - I always associated them with June. Are they an early variety?

You can plant early,summer and late strawberries.

 

[Bann]

Peeps be getting a little testy about the fruits and veggies over here in aisle 6.

I meant the Rt. 6 Amish Market tread.

 

[jazz lady]

I'm really surprised that there are strawberries now - I always associated them with June. Are they an early variety?

Yes, there are basically 4 varieties of strawberry plants: early, mid, late, and everbearing (AKA day neutral). So the season for the first three goes from mid to late April to the end of June. Everbearing produce fruit all summer.

 

[jazz lady]

Peeps be getting a little testy about the fruits and veggies over here in aisle 6.

I meant the Rt. 6 Amish Market tread.

Just sharing my knowledge.