Late Summer Shares are in full swing! Last week's share seemed extra big, so I am trying to dial back the size a bit this week....
Cauliflower- Oh boy, we are harvesting so much cauliflower right now. It is rewarding, because the heads are beautiful and satisfying to grow, but tiring to pick as they are heavy, delicate, and hiding in an ocean of green leaves.
Lettuce- Our late Summer lettuce is doing much better than in years past. With each year I am getting better at timing our lettuce plantings, and this year has been great. It also helps that they're not getting eaten by deer this summer.
Carrot- A smaller bunch of carrots, which have been missing from the share for several weeks, so I hope you're happy to see them back!
Parsley- We haven't had any parsley in the share for a very long time,
Tomato- More of our heirloom tomatoes this week...get em while you can! The rain this time last year really knocked our tomatoes out early, so I am grateful for the dry forecast...
Corn- Hope you liked the Vitality corn last week, because we have more of the same. These have been the most productive corn beds we've ever had on the farm! We gave them some extra fertility and water and it's paying off....
Onion- Our torpedo red bottle onions are beginning to dry down, so they will have a bit more kick but still pretty sweet and mild.
LARGE SHARES:
Gypsy Pepper- More of our sweet Gypsy peppers. They are starting to ripen and redden up now, actually turning a deeper red than I've usually seen them in the past. Leave them out on the counter to let them sweeten up if you like. Great raw!
Summer squash- Just one or two medium sized zucchini for grilling up or whatever you like.
Green pole beans- These beans are growing along the patio at the Orchard Kitchen, and they're really beautiful. They're about 7' tall, and it's nice not having to bend down to pick them! Plus they have more bean-y flavor and crunch than a bush green bean. Really good!
Enjoy!
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