[rsx10]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knew or how to contact a local fruit stand that sells Chilliwack corn and various other fruits and vegetables. They are located on Boundary and Moscrop in the parking lot of the local church and they normally start selling around this time. Since I moved to Richmond, I no longer able to drive by and see when they are open. So, if anyone can provide any info or let me know when they are there it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[fliptuner]

No farmers markets in Richmond?

[rsx10]

No farmers markets in Richmond?

I'm looking for that specific place as they have some really good product I get every year from them.

[Dragon-88]

I'm looking for that specific place as they have some really good product I get every year from them.

You might be able to call the Church and find out who they rent the parking lot to.

[320icar]

Richmond farm market, right near the Massey tunnel. They are open now and sell as much local produce as possible. Might not be a fruit stand but it's as close as you can get

[rsx10]

You might be able to call the Church and find out who they rent the parking lot to.

I just called them and they knew exactly who I was talking about. Thank you!

Richmond farm market, right near the Massey tunnel. They are open now and sell as much local produce as possible. Might not be a fruit stand but it's as close as you can get

I go all around Vancouver buying local fruits and vegetables.
I like this place because they bring it from the Okanagan which is convenient.

[CivicBlues]

You can try these guys:

https://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/arresteddevelopment/images/6/67/1x05_Charity_Drive_%2810%29.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/670?cb=20120205003332

[whitev70r]

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone knew or how to contact a local fruit stand that sells Chilliwack corn and various other fruits and vegetables. They are located on Boundary and Moscrop in the parking lot of the local church and they normally start selling around this time. Since I moved to Richmond, I no longer able to drive by and see when they are open. So, if anyone can provide any info or let me know when they are there it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

I know exactly which stand you are talking about. 10/10 times that I stopped there to get corn, it was really good whereas other farmer's market is hit and miss. If you did get info on times open, please post!

[Dragon-88]

Yeah post the contact!!! Or when they will be at the church, much appreciated!

[rsx10]

Yeah post the contact!!! Or when they will be at the church, much appreciated!

They will be there starting June 17th. They didn't tell me anything more than that. I will keep you posted when they arrive and what product they have.

[Inaii]

^I live up the street from the church and have been wondering when they'd pop up again. Thanks for the info!

[rsx10]

Anyone see them this year? I live quite far away and if anyone who drives by there sees them, please let me know. Don't wanna drive all the way there for nothing.

Thanks in advance

[Hondaracer]

good to know about the corn, wife drives by there everyday for work

[Anjew]

they need a damn website its 2018....

[Coren]

they are selling cherries right now. no corn yet

[Traum]

I seem to think / remember that local corn wouldn't be in season until late July / August-ish.

[MG1]

Yup.......... not in season yet.

[unit]

If I didn't know any better I'd swear I posted this myself. I wonder about them every summer. It's actually around 28/29th. There's another one just up the street from there but I prefer this one.

[Ch28]

I just stopped here and the guy told me they'll have corn either 1st or 2nd week of July

[Hondaracer]

RS corn meet? lol

[SkinnyPupp]

they need a damn website its 2018....
Fruit stands won't have internet until 2021

[unit]

the fruit stand is just a couple chinese ladies selling out of the back of a van. nothing sophisticated, and definitely not going to see them using social media anytime soon.

[Liquid_o2]

Is this in the big parking lot on the west side of the street? Connected to the Greek Orthodox church?

[rsx10]

Yes

[Traum]

Just bought some today from the stand -- $10 for a ~2.25 lb bag, $15 for a 3.xx lb bag. Their list price is $4.50/lb, but when I worked out the actual math after I got home, the per pound price turned out to be closer to $4.40/lb instead.

The bags I saw all look very fresh to me, and is a mix of medium and large sized cherries. The bag I chose looked really good, and when I ate them, is (of course) super fresh. But it is a touch more tangy than I was expecting, given their looks.

Save-On-Foods was doing $3.99/lb of BC cherries yesterday, and those looked good too. Difficult to say which one is a better bargain.

* * *

I talked to the fruit stand lady, and she told me they are there on the south side of the Greek church everyday. But once the Greek festival starts, they'll be moving into a stall there. Not sure how long the Greek festival will go on for though.

[CRS]

Bumping this thread because I just drove by and they have the Chilliwack corn sign up!

[mk1freak]

hey if you get some and sell in B&S ill leave you feedback :ifyouknow:

[CRS]

hey if you get some and sell in B&S ill leave you feedback :ifyouknow:

RS group buy.

Leggo!

[mk1freak]

I'll take a dozen if you go by :victory:

[Hondaracer]

Wife confirmed corn sign is up..too bad she drives the opposite direction coming home :(

[MG1]

Just an FYI, corn from Chilliwack is not Chilliwack corn, as in, a specific type of corn. It’s just your average corn that grows just about anywhere in the valley. I think they should call it Spuzzum Corn, Lol. People sure get excited over it.

People should sign a petition to have the corn officially recognized as a variety, lol. The reason why the corn is so popular is that it’s grown pretty close and it’s fresh. Freshness is what makes the corn great.

https://harvesttotable.com/corn_varieties_best_bets_and_e/

I should plant corn in my backyard next year. Get Frip to bless it and call it Flipped MG1 corn.

[Hondaracer]

Just an FYI, corn from Chilliwack is not Chilliwack corn, as in, a specific type of corn. It’s just your average corn that grows just about anywhere in the valley. I think they should call it Spuzzum Corn, Lol. People sure get excited over it.

Better than the Mexican shit at Donald’s I guess lol

[MG1]

But the Mexicans love that shit. Tortillas, ftmfw!

[Hondaracer]

Wifey grabbed some on the way home, pretty damn good! Never bbqed corn before, turned out awesome

https://i.imgur.com/sneiOkw_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

[Amuse]

Bought some of the chilliwack corn from that stand but I don't find it too sweet. Is there sweeter corn in another local pop up truck or farmer market?

[MG1]

I prefer bi-colour/peaches and cream variety than the local, bland corn.

https://www.ufseeds.com/product/peaches-and-cream-corn-seed/

https://www.burpee.com/vegetables/corn/corn-peaches-and-cream-hybrid-prod000672.html

Thinking of growing my own................. lol, used to say that in the 60's, but not corn.

[rsx10]

Any sighting?

[unit]

drove by 2 weeks ago, saw nothing... might try again today.. will report back.

[Hondaracer]

Corn aint out yet it seems.. drove from penticton to chilliwack yesterday and not one of the signs says corn, and even the yellow barn by the highway in chilliwack didnt have any corn signs, so i'm assuming its a little early... for corn at least

[Dragon-88]

Greek Fest is starting from July 4-14th. So the farmers will probably be out after that.

[Badhobz]

Corn aint out yet it seems.. drove from penticton to chilliwack yesterday and not one of the signs says corn, and even the yellow barn by the highway in chilliwack didnt have any corn signs, so i'm assuming its a little early... for corn at least

Isn't corn season sometime in August and September ?

Right now blueberries are almost available in the Richmond farms starting June 28th

[rsx10]

I'm more for the cherries. They have the best selection including rainier. They usually come out when the cherries come out.

[unit]

I drove by today, the greek fest setup is still quarantining the whole parking lot. I don’t understand, dont festivals pop up overnight? Why is something that will open in 2 weeks already 2 weeks into its setup? Down the block, there is usually another fruit stand right off 29th, but that one isnt there either. There was a sign though, so i suspect it will show up any day now. Ive always preferred the chinese ladies in their van though.

[Raid3n]

the church has been renovating the parking lot for the last month or two

[unit]

fruit stands are there now!
the chinese ladies are in the church parking lot, it's just hard to see but they're in there.
also the one at 28th is there as well.

[rsx10]

The one on 28th?

[unit]

theres always been two right. the chinese ladies with the van in the church lot, then on 28th there's another one which is a slightly larger setup. just one block from each other!

[rsx10]

Ohhhhhh. I've seen that setup but never tried. Anyone else try it?

[CRS]

Ohhhhhh. I've seen that setup but never tried. Anyone else try it?

Tried both.

Both are pretty good. I alternate between both.

[whitev70r]

Guy selling blueberries on Kingsway and Church's at 33rd.

Sometimes I see a white van on Marine Dr towards Market Crossing selling corn (later in the summer).

Anyone try white van selling seafood?

[yray]

wheres this white van seafood

[whitev70r]

wheres this white van seafood

Sometimes I see it on Marine Dr, past Boundary, toward Market Crossing. I'm guessing First Nations selling. Do they have special indigenous rights to fisheries?

[spacemanrick]

I was walking through Keefer Street in Chinatown tonight at 6 PM and saw a farmer in a pick up truck selling blueberries out of the back. There was a crowd of five or six people around the truck. I bought 5 pounds of boxed Duke blueberries for $10.