North Star Orchard

Unique Varieties of Fruit and Vegetables

North Star Orchard is located in Southeastern Pennsylvania and specializes in growing high quality produce, many varieties of which are not available commercially.

The farm consists of 70+ varieties of modern and heritage apples, seven types of Asian pears, 50+ kinds of plums, 30+ kinds of peaches, as well as European pears, nectarines, cherries, and a wide assortment of vegetables.

Farmers' Markets:

Many of the fruits and vegetables are

sold at ‘producer-only’ farmers’ markets in this area. Please check Market Locations and Times for the location nearest you.

CSA:

You can also enjoy the best of the farm's produce by becoming a

CSA Member. As a member of the CSA (Community Supported

Agriculture), you pre-pay a seasonal fee, and then receive a weekly supply of the best that the farm has to offer during the harvest season. Note that all shares are full for 2009, but you are still welcome to learn more about our CSA progarm. Please look here for all the information about the CSA.

There are opportunities for employment on the farm. Please look here for more information.

Sign up for the farm's free email newsletter. It contains up-to-the-minute information about what's coming to market, as well as recipes and articles of interest. Distribution is primarily during the harvest months of July through November, and your email address is kept private.

“North Star Orchard grows purely boutique fruit.... with the intensely brisk crunch and subtle flavors of many apples I've never heard of.”
- Craig LaBan, The Philadelphia Inquirer

UPDATED January 14, 2009