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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Fresh Delaware-Grown Christmas Trees Plentiful, Easy To Find

Families searching for fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees don’t have to go very far to find the perfect holiday centerpiece this year. The Delaware Fresh mobile app now features more than 30 farms that sell the First State’s holiday firs, spruces and pines, including updated hours and shopping information, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced.

“Picking the perfect fresh locally-grown Christmas tree is a great start to the winter holiday season,” said Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee. “Families can enjoy a hands-on farm experience picking just the right tree. They’re guaranteed to get the freshest tree possible and support our homegrown tree farms at the same time.”

Most holiday trees are grown as a specialized crop on farmland, with particular varieties selected for attractive foliage or other special features. In Delaware, it usually takes seven to 10 years to grow a thriving 7-foot-tall Christmas tree.

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