For many people, Chile peppers are the spice of life. They flavor soups, pep up tacos, and some daring souls will even pop them whole. They run the gamut from mildly zingy to punishingly hot – and just about all of them can be found on one country road in rural New Jersey. The small township of Stockton has only 496 residents – and that means it has more types of pepper than people thanks to one massive farm in New Jersey. Welcome to Cross Country Nurseries, believed to be the world’s largest Chile pepper farm in terms of the number of varieties. Its bumper crop is a little different every year, and its thriving farm store and online website are ready to give spice lovers everywhere their dream come true – so stock up on milk!
When you’re driving down the country roads in sleepy Stockton, keep your eyes open - you just might miss this haven for Chile lovers.
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Spanning eleven greenhouses and hundreds of varieties of Chile and Bell peppers, it’s a must-visit for any lover of fresh produce.
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If you don’t want to buy a whole plant, the farm sells seeds that can be used to start up your own pepper patch.
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While the greenhouses dominate the farm’s landscape, the small farm store is not to be missed either.
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There, you’ll find a wide variety of fresh-picked peppers in the perfect portion for you to take home. No muss, no fuss, instant burn at your personal preference.
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If you’re worried about going overboard and picking a pepper that’s too hot for you, don’t stress - the staff and signs will help you find the perfect match.
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And if you’re not a spice-lover, that doesn’t mean you’re out of luck. Cross Country Nurseries also has the biggest selection of Bell and sweet peppers anywhere.
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Of course, the top reason many people love paying a visit to the farm store is to catch a glimpse of the always-entertaining farm cats!
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The farm might go into hibernation for part of the year, but the online business is always going strong - and the farm is hard at work preparing for their next spectacular batch of peppers!
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Have you visited or ordered from Cross Country Nurseries? Let us know what you got from this massive farm in New Jersey – and tell us your favorite Chile peppers in the comments section! If you’re planning to visit or order, check out the farm’s website and Facebook page for more information. Need to cool down after trying some of these chiles? Try this unique ice cream parlor.
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Address: Cross Country Nurseries, 199 Kingwood Locktown Rd, Stockton, NJ 08559, USA
