Farm Happenings
The average last frost date in Canton is September 20th. Until there is a hard freeze, we will have beans, tomatoes, eggplants, hot peppers, basil and a couple other sensitive crops. While the hard frost marks a change, there’s still much to look forward to in October including an incredible crop of carrots and leeks.
We’ve gotten great feedback on the potatoes available this month, from the golden russet to the red norlands and Peruvian fingerling papa cacho. The potatoes will be available for a day or two more and then there will be a lull until we dig the main fall planting in October.
It’s the time of year for tours on the farm. In the above photo, shareholder and St. Lawrence faculty Brad Baldwin brought one if his classes for a farm tour this week. We wandered the fields sampling cherry tomatoes, grapes and groundcherries and talked about the farm and links to soil and community health. We have one every week throughout September and into October. This Friday 10am-noon is open to the public and focuses on the preservation/homestead aspects of littleGrasse. It’s the second of three events at the farm in partnership with TAUNY on the Grow and Tell Project. Learn more or register for this event at the TAUNY website here. You can help spread the word by sharing this Facebook event!
 Here’s a load from the great onion and edamame harvest. When there is bounty, it is shared with our members. Our Homestead Share families got their portion of the cured storage onions this week, to eat throughout the winter months. They also received (if they elected) bulk edamame to blanch and freeze.  I used to be suspicious about lettuce wraps, but they are fun to eat and good with many types of fillings. We ate awesome ones last night that included a veggie patty made from edamame. The “edamame falafel” recipe is up on our website, find it here. Tips for Success
 Try the tender white Hakurei turnips and let us know what you think. It’s our first year growing these, which are popular in metro area farmers markets for their delicate flavor which can be enjoyed sliced into salads or pickled. Crops AvailableThis list and availability are 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.
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