Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen on our farm and our first “pick your own” crop. We grow approximately 25 acres of strawberries on our 600 acres of farmland in both Chester & Washington Townships. Our strawberries are grown utilizing two techniques, matted row and raised bed. Matted row growing uses straw mulch in …
Right now we have an array of fresh vegetables and herbs that are in season on our farm, such as; asparagus, spinach radishes, arugula, lettuces, leeks, parsley, cilantro, dill, & mint. These items are in abundance right now and you may want to consider storing some for use later in the year. We’ve put this …
Rhubarb, aka Pie Plant, is a tart, springtime vegetable, not a fruit, which may be surprising as it is traditionally served in a dessert with another fruit. Commonly used in sauces, pies (thus the nickname pie plant) cookies, bars, cakes, breads, crisps and crumbles, rhubarb is often combined with another fruit to balance the inherent …
Spinach may not be top of mind as a favorite veggie for some, however, it’s always been a favorite veggie on the farm for us. We created this special spinach blog to help you eat in season with us, enjoy the fresh taste and delicious flavor, and realize that the sky’s the limit for your …
It’s that time when frost warnings are ending in our growing area which means it’s time to get out and into the garden. We’ve prepared a beginners guide to help you easily get started. If you haven’t planted seeds or seedlings from scratch, not to worry, we have a wide variety of veggie, herb & …
Arugula is an annual edible vegetable in the mustard family (genus brassica) with it’s cruciferous cousins being broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and collard greens. Believed to have originated from the Mediterranean region, this leafy green has long been a staple in Italian, French, Spanish, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine. Fresh arugula leaves have a distinctive spiciness …
Cilantro is an annual, aromatic herb that is also known as coriander or Chinese parsley and experts believe that it is one of the oldest herbs in the world. Considered to have been around since biblical times, cilantro may have been referenced in ancient texts originating from China, Egypt, India and the Roman Empire. The …
Asparagus, a member of the lily family, is only harvested during spring months in our area, so when it’s available be sure to savor some of these tender veggies. Remember that eating in season and eating local is more sustainable and tastes best! We have just begun harvesting our own asparagus and have it available …
Spring is a wonderful time of renewal and the perfect time for you to try something new like planting a garden or a window box garden. Enjoy these tips and tricks on how to grow the perfect herb garden at home provided by Jenn Borrealo, our Culinary & Educational Specialist. Start to plan your garden …
Our own Farmer Kurt was interviewed for a feature of the faces of Jersey Fresh, read the article below taken from the Jersey Fresh website. I am the grandson of German immigrants. I grew up in a family that owned a service station here in New Jersey. Through my family business, I learned firsthand entrepreneurial …
Radishes are an edible root veggie with variable skin color and a crunchy peppery flesh interior. Radish have gained popularity for their colorful appearance, their ease in growing, and their health benefits. Radish can vary in shape, size, flavor as well as interior and exterior color. Radish variations may include ranges in shape and size, …
Spinach is a leafy green vegetable that historians believe to have originated in Persia approximately two thousands years ago. Belonging to the amaranth family, spinach is closely related to beets and swiss chard. Spinach is experiencing it’s renaissance as a powerhouse vegetable for it’s availability, nutritional value, and versatility in cooking. Spinach is a cool …
