Get your garden ready for the growing season! The Catawba County Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce our 2026 Spring Plant Sale. Whether you are looking to start a new fruit patch or expand your existing garden, we have a great selection of plants available for purchase.
Support a Great Cause! All proceeds from this sale benefit the Catawba County Cooperative Extension Youth Programming.
Available Plants
We are offering a variety of fruits and vegetables suited for our area:
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Asparagus ($15/bundle of 10): Available in 'UC157' (Green) and 'Purple Passion' varieties.
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Blackberries ($10): Choose from 'Ponka' (Early), 'Ouachita' (Mid), or the NCSU 'Von' (Late) variety.
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Blueberries ($12): Varieties include 'Brightwell', 'Powderblue', and 'Ochlockonee'. Note: It is recommended to plant 2+ varieties for cross-pollination.
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Elderberries ($20): Sold as a pair ('John' & 'Adams') to guarantee cross-pollination.
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Muscadines ($13): Native and disease-resistant varieties available in 'Tara' (Bronze), 'Ison' (Black), and 'Noble' (Black).
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Raspberries ($10): 'Dorma Red' variety, excellent for jams and freezing.
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Strawberries ($15/bundle of 25): Available in 'Cardinal' (June-bearing) or 'Eversweet' (Everbearing).
How to Order
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ONLINE ORDER FORM
CASH OR CHECK ONLY. Please complete the order form and submit your payment. If paying by check, please make it payable to: Catawba County Ag Extension Foundation. Mail payments or drop it by the Catawba County Cooperative Extension office.
Catawba County Cooperative Extension
P.O. Box 389
1175 S. Brady Ave.
Newton, NC 28658
Important Dates:
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Order Deadline: All orders must be received by March 20, 2026, by 5:00 P.M..
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Payment: Due at the time the order is placed.
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Pickup Dates: April 2nd or 3rd, 2026.
- Pickup Location: Catawba County Cooperative Extension 1175 S. Brady Ave. Newton, NC 28658
Additional Information
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Please provide contact information with your order so we can keep you updated.
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Planting information will be provided on the day you pick up your plants.
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Policy: Plants are sold "As Is," and money is non-refundable.
Questions? For any plant questions, please call our office at 828-465-8240 or email catawbamastergardeners@gmail.com.
