Poinsett Produce is one of those places that feels like a throwback to a simpler time. Located along Highway 25 in Travelers Rest, this roadside produce market has become a favorite stop for locals heading to the mountains, travelers exploring the Upstate, and anyone looking for fresh fruits and vegetables without the supermarket experience.
From the moment you pull into the gravel lot, you are greeted by stacks of fresh South Carolina peaches, cantaloupes, locally grown vegetables, and shelves lined with country-store favorites. During peach season, the stand is hard to miss, with baskets overflowing with ripe fruit and the unmistakable aroma of fresh peaches filling the air.
More Than Just Peaches
While peaches are the star attraction this time of year, the selection goes far beyond fruit.
Visitors will find:
- Tomatoes fresh from local farms
- Cucumbers, squash, peppers, and onions
- Sweet potatoes and other seasonal vegetables
- Fresh cantaloupes and melons
- Homemade jams and jellies
- Pickled vegetables and chow-chow
- Salsa and hot sauces
- Apple cider and fruit ciders
- Local honey and specialty foods
One of the most interesting parts of the market is the extensive selection of canned goods. Shelves are packed with pickled okra, chow-chow, pickled garlic, peppers, relishes, preserves, fruit butters, and even pickled eggs. It’s the kind of place where you can spend as much time browsing the shelves as you do picking out produce.
A True Upstate Tradition
Roadside produce stands have long been part of South Carolina’s agricultural culture. Before chain grocery stores became common, local farm stands were where families purchased seasonal fruits and vegetables directly from growers.
Places like Poinsett Produce keep that tradition alive. The market is known for its fresh peaches, produce, hanging baskets, plants, jams, jellies, cheeses, and even boiled peanuts.
Worth the Stop
Whether you’re heading toward the mountains, returning from a hike, or simply looking for fresh local produce, Poinsett Produce offers a classic Upstate experience.
It’s not fancy, and that’s part of the charm.
Wooden produce bins, baskets of vegetables, shelves of homemade preserves, and mountains of peaches remind visitors of what a true roadside market should be.
During peach season especially, it is one of those places where it’s almost impossible to leave empty-handed.
Have you stopped at Poinsett Produce? What’s your favorite thing to buy there?
