Cottle Farms

Cottle Farms North Carolina's leading strawberry nursery Cottle Farms now offers IQF Services. Visit: www.berrycoldnc.com for more details.
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Nestled in the heart of eastern North Carolina, the Cottle family has grown, packed, shipped, imported, and distributed quality fruits and vegetables for over 50 years. We are one of the leading suppliers of strawberry tips, plugs, and bare root plants for strawberry growers across the nation.

We have PLENTY of tomatoes still. πŸ…
08/11/2026

We have PLENTY of tomatoes still. πŸ…

πŸ… Now Available - Canning Tomatoes πŸ… πŸ… Canning tomatoes- 25 lb box $20 (4 or more $18)Pick up at our main office Monday-...
07/22/2026

πŸ… Now Available - Canning Tomatoes πŸ…

πŸ… Canning tomatoes- 25 lb box $20
(4 or more $18)

Pick up at our main office Monday-Friday (9am-4pm - We take lunch 12-1)
πŸ“ 2488 W NC-403, Faison, NC 28341
πŸ“ž (910) 267-4531

πŸ‰πŸ‰  Pick the perfect watermelon  πŸ‰πŸ‰
07/13/2026

πŸ‰πŸ‰ Pick the perfect watermelon πŸ‰πŸ‰

πŸŒ™ πŸ“ 🌟 Tonight is the night 🌟 πŸ“ πŸŒ™Tonight’s full moon πŸŒ• named the strawberry moon is the first full moon of summer 2026 πŸ“πŸŒ•...
06/29/2026

πŸŒ™ πŸ“ 🌟 Tonight is the night 🌟 πŸ“ πŸŒ™

Tonight’s full moon πŸŒ• named the strawberry moon is the first full moon of summer 2026 πŸ“πŸŒ•

πŸ“ The common definition of a supermoon is any full Moon that is at a distance of at least 90% of perigee (the point at which the Moon is closest to Earth). πŸŒ•

πŸ“ The name comes from Native American tribes, especially the Algonquin people, who used seasonal moon names to track the year. June’s full moon signaled the time when wild strawberries were ready to be harvested in parts of North America.

06/26/2026

❗ THEY’RE NOT THE SAME!
In the kitchen, each color has its purpose, here’s how to make the most of green, yellow, and red peppers πŸ‘‡βœ¨πŸ΄

πŸ’šThe natural green color of bell peppers comes from the presence of chlorophyll.
As the pepper ripens on the plant, the chlorophyll breaks down and other pigments begin to develop, such as carotenoids (which give yellow and orange colors)πŸ’›, and specifically capsanthin and capsorubin (which give the intense red color)❀️.

So, saying that a green pepper ripens into a red (or other colored) one is not misinformation; it's an accurate description of a specific biological and chemical process that occurs within the plant.

🧐 What Changes as Bell Peppers Ripen?
πŸ‘‰ Flavor: The riper the bell pepper, the sweeter it gets! πŸ˜‹
πŸ‘‰ Vitamins: Over time, their Vitamin C and antioxidant levels increase πŸ’ͺ
πŸ‘‰ Sugars: The riper they are, the richer and tastier they become, thanks to a higher concentration of natural sugars 😎

🍽️ In the kitchen: Every color has its perfect use!
πŸ”΄ Red bell peppers: super flavorful raw in salads or delicious stuffed πŸ₯—
🟑 Yellow bell peppers: great for pan-frying or grilling
🟒 Green bell peppers: best for sautΓ©s or slow-cooked dishes πŸ₯˜

πŸ’¬ What’s your favorite bell pepper recipe? Tell us in the comments! πŸ˜‹

πŸ₯’ It’s National Cucumber Day πŸ₯’
06/14/2026

πŸ₯’ It’s National Cucumber Day πŸ₯’

Today is National Cucumber Day! πŸ₯’

Our state ranks fifth nationally in cucumber production! In season all month long, local cucumbers can be found at farmers markets, roadside stands and other retailers across the state. Stock up today and enjoy!

πŸ“ That’s the end of the 2026 Strawberry Season πŸ“οΏΌWe are so berry thankful for each and everyone of you who supported us ...
06/13/2026

πŸ“ That’s the end of the 2026 Strawberry Season πŸ“οΏΌ

We are so berry thankful for each and everyone of you who supported us this year πŸ“ οΏΌand a HUGE thank you to our wonderful & dedicated sales associates πŸ‘πŸΌ

The farming doesn’t stop yet 🚜 You can still purchase ALL of our seasonal produce at your local Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Lowes, and Walmart stores. πŸ›’

06/13/2026

LAST DAY OF STRAWBERRIES πŸ“

πŸ“ 🫐 🌽 Happy Sunday 6/6/26 🌽 🫐 πŸ“πŸŒ½ Corn NOW available at ALL stand locations 🌽 πŸ“ Open Strawberry stand locations    (LAST ...
06/07/2026

πŸ“ 🫐 🌽 Happy Sunday 6/6/26 🌽 🫐 πŸ“

🌽 Corn NOW available at ALL stand locations 🌽

πŸ“ Open Strawberry stand locations
(LAST WEEK FOR STRAWBERRIES)

πŸ“Apex- 2200 N. Salem St
πŸ“Tryon Rd- 5757 Tryon Rd
πŸ“West Clinton-1515 Sunset Avenue
πŸ“East Clinton- 411 Southeast Blvd
πŸ“Smithfield- 400 N. Brightleaf Blvd
πŸ“Garner-1825 Highway 70 East
πŸ“Lowes-Goldsboro-1204 N. Berkeley Blvd
πŸ“CVS-Goldsboro-2203 Wayne Memorial Drive
πŸ“Wallace- 5631 NC HWY 41
πŸ“Mount Olive-704 N. Breazeale Ave
πŸ“Falls of the Neuse-5513 Falls of the Neuse Rd
πŸ“Richlands- 7373 Richlands Hwy

All stands accept cash, check, card, & ebt πŸ’΅

Our 2026 stand prices

πŸ“$22 a box
πŸ“$15 basket
πŸ“3 or more flats $18 each ($54)
🫐2/$8 blueberries ($5 single)
πŸ₯’ $5 bag of cucumbers (8 cucs)
πŸ‘ 6/$5 Peaches
πŸ… 2/$5 Large Tomatoes ($3 single)
🌽 $1 single Corn 6/$5
πŸ₯” $5 bag of potatoes
& Squash bag $5 (5 squash)
$12 jams & cider

⏰ Our stands are open by 10am-6pm unless they sell out first ⏰

πŸ“ 🫐 🌽 Happy Saturday 6/5/26 🌽 🫐 πŸ“πŸŒ½ Corn NOW available at ALL stand locations 🌽 πŸ“ Open Strawberry stand locations πŸ“Apex- ...
06/06/2026

πŸ“ 🫐 🌽 Happy Saturday 6/5/26 🌽 🫐 πŸ“

🌽 Corn NOW available at ALL stand locations 🌽

πŸ“ Open Strawberry stand locations

πŸ“Apex- 2200 N. Salem St
πŸ“Tryon Rd- 5757 Tryon Rd
πŸ“West Clinton-1515 Sunset Avenue
πŸ“East Clinton- 411 Southeast Blvd
πŸ“Smithfield- 400 N. Brightleaf Blvd
πŸ“Garner-1825 Highway 70 East
πŸ“Lowes-Goldsboro-1204 N. Berkeley Blvd
πŸ“CVS-Goldsboro-2203 Wayne Memorial Drive
πŸ“Wallace- 5631 NC HWY 41
πŸ“Mount Olive-704 N. Breazeale Ave
πŸ“Falls of the Neuse-5513 Falls of the Neuse Rd

All stands accept cash, check, card, & ebt πŸ’΅

Our 2026 stand prices

πŸ“$22 a box
πŸ“$15 basket
πŸ“3 or more flats $18 each ($54)
🫐2/$8 blueberries ($5 single)
πŸ₯’ $5 bag of cucumbers (8 cucs)
πŸ‘ 6/$5 Peaches
πŸ… 2/$5 Large Tomatoes ($3 single)
🌽 $1 single Corn 6/$5
πŸ₯” $5 bag of potatoes
& Squash bag $5 (5 squash)
$12 jams & cider

⏰ Our stands are open by 10am-6pm unless they sell out first ⏰

Address

2488 W NC 403 Highway
Faison, NC
28341

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(910) 267-4531

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