Box Contents – Week 21, 2023

Sept. 12, 2023 – Sept. 18, 2023 Week 21 Harvest: Peaches Gala Apples Scallions Tomatoes Musk Melons Onions Spinach Sweet Peppers Eggplant Beets Beans Carrots Cherry Tomatoes Husk Cherries Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this list. Your share contents …

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A Slice of Summer

It’s Melon season on our farm right now from the beginning of August through October (weather-dependent). We farm over four acres of melons growing seven different varieties including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon, and canary melon. Belonging to the Cucurbits (Gourd family) these plants need …

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Box Contents – Week 19, 2023

Aug. 29, 2023 – Sept. 4, 2023 Week 19 Harvest: Peaches Zestar! Apples Arugula Tomatoes Radishes Onions Watermelon Sweet Peppers Eggplant Beets Beans Musk Melons Cherry Tomatoes Husk Cherries Please note: Your actual CSA share contents will be listed on the label inside of your box and may differ from this list. Your share contents …

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Time to Bloom

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 …

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Time to Bloom

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 …

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Keep Calm and Carrot On

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 …

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Pump’ed Up!

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 …

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All Squashed Up

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, …

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Box Contents – Week 20, 2022

Sept. 5, 2022 – Sept. 11, 2022 Week 20 Harvest: Zestar! Apples Watermelon Plums Beans Bell Peppers Eggplant Lunchbox Peppers Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Summer Squash Beets Onions Kale Radishes 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 list. …

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Good enough to loose your rind

It’s Melon season on our farm right now and we typically have them available August through October, weather dependent. We farm 4 acres of melons growing 7 different kinds including red and yellow seedless watermelon, red and yellow seeded watermelon, muskmelon (AKA cantaloupe), honeydew melon and canary melon.  Melons belong to the Cucurbits or Gourd …

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Box Contents – Week 19, 2022

August 29, 2022 – Sept. 4, 2022 Week 19 Harvest: Peaches Watermelon Musk Melon Beans Sweet Corn Bell Peppers Eggplant Lunchbox Peppers Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Beets Garlic Kale Radishes 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 list. …

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Alstede Farms Seven Layer Dip Reinvented

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 …

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