The Next Season’s Rhythm Now that Memorial weekend is almost here, we can reflect on our beautiful spring and enter into the “unofficial days of summer”. Farmers are always in a seasonal rhythm with nature and there is a kind of comfort in that deep-rooted connection. Spring always brings with it optimism and opportunities for …
Carrots and parsnips are cool-season, root veggies that we plant in early spring and fall. Carrots that have been planted in spring will be available typically from June through November and then longer with cold storage. Parsnips are available, typically, in April & May and then again in October through December. Root vegetables are low …
Pumpkins are synonymous with autumn and they are more than just a feast for your eyes. Pumpkins are an extraordinary healthy food that is so versatile and nutritious. Central to fall celebrations, you can consume so much of the plant including the flowers, the flesh, the seeds, and the leaves. Commonly harvested around October, they …
Sept. 26, 2022 – Oct. 2, 2022 Week 23 Harvest: Honeycrisp Apples Radishes Beans White Potatoes Bell Peppers Eggplant Plum Tomatoes Cilantro Cherry Tomatoes Summer Squash Beets Onions Kale Cucumbers Fresh Pressed Apple Cider Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from …
Sept. 19, 2022 – Sept. 25, 2022 Week 22 Harvest: Gala Apples Broccoli Swiss Chard Beans Cubanella Peppers Eggplant Italian Roaster Peppers Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Summer Squash Beets Onions Kale Cucumbers Leeks Red Potatoes Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from …
Sept. 12, 2022 – Sept. 18, 2022 Week 21 Harvest: Honeycrisp Apples Broccoli Swiss Chard Beans Bell Peppers Eggplant Lunchbox Peppers Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Summer Squash Beets Onions Kale Cucumbers Leeks Husk Cherries Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this …
Summer squash are varieties of Cucurbita pepo related to pumpkins, melons and cucumbers. Believed to be native to America’s, summer squash are harvested when immature and the rind is still tender and edible. We farm 4 acres of squash growing six different varieties including; yellow round (AKA 8 ball) green round, yellow straight neck, Cousa, …
In honor of our 40 years and growing, we reinvented the 7 layer dip from the 80’s to this farm fresh dish using healthy, colorful fruits in season. Ingredients: 1 large red onion, minced ½ large bunch of cilantro, chopped 1 large red sweet pepper, minced 4-5 jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed, chopped 1 …
It’s Springtime which means you will begin to see pollinators buzzing around our farm. Pollinators are truly a farmer’s friend and so very vital to overall food production. Pollinators include bees, insects, birds and other small insects that move pollen from one plant to another. Pollen is the yellow dust that you see clinging to …
Radishes are an annual, edible, root veggie in the Brassicaceae family. The word radish originated from the Latin word “Radix” meaning root. Radish is related to kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and mustard greens. They all typically have a light colored flesh inside however the skin color may vary to include white, yellow, pink, purple, black …
Three delicious ways to serve Alstede Fresh mizuna: Greek Salad Board: Prepare the salad: Mixed greens to include mizuna, lettuce, arugula. A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, 1-2 T olive oil. Toss, and top with crumbled feta cheese. Surround with hummus, sliced cucumber, sliced cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, toasts. Antipasto Garnish Salad: Mixed greens to include …
Food waste comprises approximately 30-40 percent of the food supply in the US, according to a USDA estimated study. The USDA and EPA are working together to solve this problem and we would like to help by providing you with these tips for reducing food waste in your home. Buy Local Start out by buying …
