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Bench Farms
| Cindy & Dave Bench 9151 Jerusalem Road Curtice, Ohio 43412 Website: www.benchfarms.com |
Phone: 419-836-9443 Fax: Email: davidbench@buckeye-access.com Map & Directions |
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Products include sweet corn, heirloom tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, a large variety of melons, cantaloupe, seedless watermelon, cucumbers, summer squash, zucchini, winter squash, pumpkins, gourds, sweet potatoes, potatoes, beets, cabbage, apples, plums, blackberries, peaches, blueberries, strawberries, pears, annuals, perrenials, geraniums, and vegetable plants. We have the produce available in bulk for those who wish to can or freeze. We also carry some unusual fruit thanks to a neighbor who has a hobby out of control. We also have many hand-made items made out of our dried gourds and old barn wood for sale. | ||
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