Peachblow Farm

 We are proud to announce that we have been awarded the New Hampshire Farm of Distinction honors by the NH Department of Agriculture, Markets & Foods. This program was started in 1997 to recognize NH commercial farms that make an effort to keep their farms pleasing in appearance by maintaining buildings in good repair and keeping fields well tended. In addition to taking care to maintain the beauty of the land, we have also placed high importance on adhering to GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) and promoting the use of locally grown food by supplying produce to the Hannaford grocery store chain. We are honored to have been recognized for our efforts. 

The status of our straw and hay supply:

We now have seedless straw. The price is $11 per bale, 10 or more bales for $10/bale and over 50 bales for $9/bale.

We have plenty of first cut hay at $7 per bale

We have two grades of second cut hay, one at $8 and one at $12.

All straw and hay is available in palletized form with 24 or 32 bales to a pallet. 

Call 603-398-8090 to make arrangements.

Only plastic twine is used on all our bales of hay and straw.

Description of our seedless straw process

Peachblow Farm seedless straw is winter rye that is planted in the fall and is cut in mid-June before pollination is complete therefore there are no viable seeds. This technique also eliminates the problem of weed seeds because the rye grows so thick, the weeds don't have a chance. If some weeds do get by, like in thin spots, the mid-June cutting date gets them when they are immature. This process also prevents invasive plants from being spread.

Straw is usually a by-product of producing grain. Most straw used in New Hampshire is imported from western New York and Canada where there is more grain production. Because the straw is a by-product of the grain it may contain weed seeds and the seed of the crop that escaped the combine. Straw grown here at Peachblow Farm is the main crop so no seed is harvested and therefore the straw can be produced in a seedless manner. It is a superior product and also has the benefit of being local to New Hampshire consumers.

Seedless straw is very useful in mulching strawberries, garlic, new lawns, and gardens. It is acceptable for use by organic farmers as a mulching material or soil amendment. It can also be used for bedding dogs and horses and for construction of straw houses.