We feel the shift of the seasons in the brisk tinge of the dewy mornings. In the plant world, this marks a transition, with the heat lovers such as tomatoes reaching their peak and new growth slowing. Take pleasure in those tomatoes, beans, cucumbers and peppers now, as the fall frost is unpredictable and can happen anytime in September. The good news is the moderate temperatures of autumn are usually great growing weather for the carrots and other roots along with greens and cabbage family.
A handful of fall only shareholders will start coming to the farm next week and they’ll get the whole farm overview and safety orientation. If you cross paths with a new household, we encourage you to introduce yourself and welcome them!
Tips for Success
Can’t beat a beet!
- If you’d like to cook with beet greens, now is your chance! Beets straight from the field are available this week. Later in the season, the beets will already be harvested and topped, as the greens will have been nipped by cold temperatures.
Crops Available
This list is subject to change, check the share whiteboard at the start of every visit. If you are unsure about how to harvest: ask us! In person, via text or email.
* New items this week
- Arugula*
- Beets*
- Cucumbers* (in fridge)
- The cutting flowers! (Currently blooming: asters,
Celosia- a fuzzy brain shaped flower!
calendula, celosia, cosmos, drumstick flower, dahlias, echinacea, false sunflower, gomphrena, hyssop, millet, rudbeckia, statice, strawflower, sunflowers, yarrow, zinnias).
- Beans
- Chard
- Hot peppers
- Green peppers
- Kale
- Mixed lettuce greens
- Onions
- Spinach
- Summer squash and zucchini (in fridge)
- Spicy mixed greens
- Tomatoes (on share table)
Culinary and Medicinal Herbs
- Anise hyssop
- Calendula
- Cilantro
- Dill
- Purple basil
- Lemon Balm
- Mint
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Sage
- Tulsi or Holy basil
- Yarrow
pollinators on pumpkin blossom