Swallowtail Forest Farm
At Swallowtail Forest Farm, we manage a highly diversified orchard where we primarily grow Chestnuts and Pawpaws. We also grow Persimmons, Vegetable Crops, and other perennial crops. We utilize agroforestry practices and ecological farming principles in our orchard operation.
what we
grow
Garlic and Winter Squash
We grow garlic and several winter squashes as focal vegetable crops. Our garlic is often planted within our existing orchards and tree crop production areas using the agroforestry practice of alley cropping.
Chestnuts, Pawpaws, and Persimmons
The primary crops we cultivate in our highly diversified orchards are Chestnuts, Pawpaws, and Persimmons. We also grow other tree species such as Black Locust for timber (posts) and Oak species for shiitake bolt production.
Log-Grown Mushrooms
We grow shiitake mushrooms on logs underneath the shade of the forest canopy. Our woodland mushroom operation is integrated into the long term maintenance and sustainable management of the forest.
find our products
During the 2025 season, from September through November, our farm can be found at the Bethesda Central Farm Market in Bethesda, Maryland. Currently, we are scheduled to attend Bethesda Central September 7th and 14th, October 12th and 26th, and November 9th and 23rd. We will also be a vendor at the York County Pawpaw Festival on Saturday, September 20th.
Our market dates for 2025 will be updated if and when we schedule more. We also sell direct to consumer and to wholesale customers. Contact us via email to inquire about pricing and availability. We will begin pre-orders for culinary and seed Chestnuts for the 2025 season in August or September.
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