By Blake Jackson
Penn State Student Farm and Food Systems will host its annual Summer Plant Sale from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, and Friday, July 24, at Headhouse III inside the Tyson greenhouses on Curtin Road. The event is open to both the Penn State community and the general public.
The sale will offer a wide selection of plants suitable for late summer gardening and fall harvests. Visitors can purchase vegetable seedlings, herbs, perennial flowers, succulents, and a variety of houseplants. Guests can arrive anytime during the scheduled hours to explore the available plants.
“The planning for the Summer Plant Sale has been progressing smoothly, and I’m thrilled for the community to see what we’ve been growing,” said Zoe Seitz, greenhouse manager for the Student Farm.
“We have a great selection of zucchinis, cucumbers, squash, head lettuces, cabbages, herbs and more. I can’t wait to see everyone there on July 23 and 24.”
The event will also showcase the advantages of planting later in the season. In central Pennsylvania, many crops can continue growing into October and November, especially cool-weather varieties like lettuce and cabbage.
The seedlings offered at the sale have been carefully grown and scheduled to match the region’s climate conditions.
Organizers recommend that shoppers bring their own bags or boxes to transport plants. Payments will be accepted through cash or check only. Visitors coming by car can park at the East Parking Deck, where standard hourly parking rates apply.
For additional details, community members can visit the Student Farm website or contact the team through email at studentfarm@psu.edu.
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