Unity Farms Produce

I've been visiting Unity Farms produce stand in Uptown Charlotte for the past two years. They set up at Trade and Tryon on the SE corner Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. They have amazingly fresh and wallet friendly produce along with some of the best tomatoes I've ever tasted. They have a wide selection of produce from eggplant to okra to grapefruit to avocados. They also offer fresh basil and parsley at times and again, some of the best I've ever had.The Unity Farm people are happy to answer any questions you may have about the produce they offer and very friendly. I usually stroll outta there with a big bag of stuff for under $10 which is why I become depressed in October when they leave until spring time. Cash only---if you work Uptown visit this place on your lunch break or stop on over on a wknd to visit them and other local vendors.

Call me strange but I get all kinds of happy when this farmer stand opens up every spring. It is so nice to be able to take a 15 min break from work, walk a block or 2 and get great produce. The people are friendly and it's like seeing friends you haven't seen in a while. Farmer's markets in general make my heart sing but these guys also have fresh, tasy fruit/veggies. They are at Trade & Tryon every Tuesday & Friday from the first Friday in May until just into October...and I miss them the rest of the fall, winter and early spring. :)

While browsing around uptown over the past few weeks I keep passing a whole outdoor section of fresh produce. I finally decided to wander over and stray from my usual Harris Teeter fruit and veg shopping. Unity Farms sets up shop on the corner of Trade & Tryon every Monday through Friday, and judging by all the locals shopping at their booth, the produce must be good. I circled the area and saw every yummy tasting fruit and veg you could imagine, all for great prices and above all, it was all locally grown. I got hungry just looking. I picked up some items and incorporated them into my dinner, and they were delish! We had some fruit for dessert (some strawberries) and they were sooooooo good. I think I found a new place to get my produce from!

On Saturday I bought cucumbers from unity farms at the farmers market in charlotte. The gentlemen assured me that the were fresh and they seemed crisp. They were cold - that should have been my first warning. By the time Sunday rolled around they were starting to shrivel and were growing mold. That's fresh from the farm? Maybe the Sysco Farm.

I've been going to this farmers market for years! Everything I get from them is always fresh and the customer service is excellent, always willing to share recipes with whatever is in season!

Unity Farms sets up a small stand in Ballantyne on Wednesdays. Their produce and fruit is the absolute BEST EVER! Best peaches I have ever eaten. Corn is sooo good. Tomatoes were heirloom, tasty and perfectly ripe.