We have 2 varieties of raspberries, including Nova and Boyne and that are usually ripe in July.
We supply the organic, compostable berry tills for you to take your raspberries home.
ORCHARD UPDATE + APPLE THINNING FOR APPLE CREDITS![]()
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It was a tough winter for the raspberries at Green Bench Orchard. ![]()
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Below zero temperatures at the end of October killed many of the canes and buds for this year. I estimate it will mean a 50% to 75% REDUCTION in the raspberry crop this summer. I'll let you know more later when I have a better idea.![]()
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The apple bloom and pollination this spring were outstanding. More apples on the trees than they can handle. Pictures show a before and after view of apple thinning underway now. There are quite literally hundreds of apples that need to be thinned from the trees. Since I'm![]()
Certified Organic, I can't use chemicals to thin so all the extra apples have to be removed by hand.![]()
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If you ever wanted to spend a couple of days working in an orchard, here's your chance! I could use help from 4 or 5 people thinning and I'll give you credit for apples when they are ripe in the fall. ![]()
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Give me a call, 549-9017 if you're interested and leave me a message and I'll![]()
get back to you. You can also email me at [email protected]![]()
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Thanks, Farmer Fred
Green Bench Orchard
4701 South Ave W Missoula, Montana
Green Bench Orchard
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