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2024 CSA Week #20 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Baltic Rose Potatoes
Collards
Romanesco Cauliflower - Wed & Fri
Carrots - Wed & Thurs
Red Beets - Fri
Sweet Dumpling Squash
Mini Butternut Squash - Thurs
Leeks
Colored Peppers - Wed & Thurs
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Romaine Lettuce
Red or Green Cabbage - Fri

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the winter squash and potatoes.

Winter Squash can be stored on the counter in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. (These are not cured and not intended for long-term storage.)

Potatoes should be stored in the fridge OR in a cool, dry and DARK spot. They should not be exposed to light.

FRUIT SHARE

Olympic Pears
Large, round, and juicy with a high sugar content, Olympic pears have a dark brown russet skin and can weigh up to a pound. They are crisp and sweet!

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

The farm is a bit chaotic these days, as we carefully study the forecasts and brace for the first frosts. Our peppers and tomatoes managed to survive the first frosty nights, but finally succumbed on Monday. The peppers in the shares this week were harvested on Sunday.

Now we race to get the root crops in from the fields before we get hit with the first hard frost, which could happen at any time…although probably not this week! It’s going to feel more like late summer at the end of the week. Strange.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #19 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Japanese Salad Turnips
Toscano Kale
Green Cabbage - Wed & Thurs
Broccoli
Parsley
Green Boston Lettuce
Cauliflower - Wed & Thurs
Romanesco Cauliflower - Thurs
Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash
Colored Peppers - Fri
Bok Choi - Fri
Cherry Tomatoes - Wed

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes and the winter squash.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep yellow/orange.

FRUIT SHARE

Esopus Spitzenburg
The flavour is truly aromatic and matches the complexity of the English aromatic apples.  The flesh is a buttery dense yellow, and there is a rich sharpness which is often characteristic of high quality dessert apples.  Eating a Spitzenberg is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. 

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

Bring on the brassicas! This family of vegetables is the star of the fall...turnips, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower.  All part of the same plant family!  Of course the winter squash is also coming in strong and these are the last of the cherry tomatoes.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #18 (B)
 

Baby French Breakfast Radishes in the fields…

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Arugula
Romaine Lettuces
Boston Lettuce - Thurs
Red Russian Kale - Wed
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Broccolini - Fri
French Breakfast Radishes
Baby Bok Choi - Wed
Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes - Wed/Thurs

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes and the winter squash.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Macoun Apples
The Macoun apple boasts a crunchy texture, a sweet-tart taste, and a creamy white flesh. Its firmness and juiciness make it ideal for eating fresh, while its flavor profile shines in various culinary applications, from salads and baking to sauces and cider.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

A frost is predicted for mid-week, so enjoy the tender greens and lettuces while you can! Frost makes most of our other greens, like kales, bok choi and broccoli sweeter, so that’s a plus!

Our final week of CSA delivery is the week before Thanksgiving, however, there is a make-up delivery for Wednesday and Thursday groups the following week, on December 4th and 5th. Stay tuned for more details on this and on our a la carte Winter CSA boxes that we will have available to order for select dates through the winter months.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #17 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Arugula - Wed & Thurs
Parsley
Cauliflower
Broccoli - Fri
Mustard Greens
Acorn Squash
Colored Peppers - Wed & Thurs
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Purple Radishes - Thurs & Fri

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes and the acorn squash.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Hudson Golden Gem Apple
The apple that tastes like a pear! Great for fresh eating.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

Fall crops are starting to roll in here on the farm.  This week we have the most beautiful cauliflower and the first round of acorn winter squash. 

A few notes on the crops... (1) We are getting to the very end of our tomato season, so you may notice a few more imperfections on the fruit as the plants wane. If you find a small rot spot, please just cut it out and enjoy the rest.  We will not have many more to replace them with in the coming weeks.  It's been a wonderful long season of tomatoes, so we're sending out the very last we can find on the plants. (2) Please be sure to wash the arugula gently - submerge in a bowl of water, carefully agitate and spin dry right away.  (3) The acorn squash are not meant to be stored for long.  You can keep them on the counter in a cool spot, but cook within a few days.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #16 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Watermelon (seedless)
Mini Broccoli - Wed
Basil - Wed
Cauliflower OR Batavian Lettuce
French Breakfast Radishes
Colored Peppers
Green Beans
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Arugula - Fri

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes!

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Potomac Pears
Sweet, juicy and buttery texture. Great for fresh eating.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

Oh boy, another great box this week.  This may be the last week of fruiting crops, as the evenings get cooler, but what an incredible run of tomatoes, peppers and even melons we've had. It's October!

Happy cooking, friends!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #15 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Watermelon (seedless)
Baby Bok Choi
Japanese Salad Turnips
Colored Peppers
Toscano Kale
Green Beans
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Kohlrabi

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes!

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Paula Red Apples
Soft, sweet-tart flesh. Good for fresh eating and sauces and pies. I particularly love this variety for a comforting pot of homemade applesauce this time of year.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

There was so much to harvest for the shares this week that we couldn’t even fit it in the box! What a bounty! This is September, the season that brings the best crops in from the fields and puts the pressure on those of us in the kitchen. Preserve the harvest while you can… I’m roasting my peppers and freezing them, making batches of homemade tomato sauce (or in a pinch, freezing tomatoes whole) and pickling the green beans.

Happy cooking, friends!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #14 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Green Cabbage - Wed/Thurs
Eggplant
Red Radishes
Yellow Potatoes
Romaine Lettuce - Wed
Baby Bok Choi - Thurs
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Colored Peppers
Red Kale - Wed
Green Beans - Fri
Fioretto Flowering Cauliflower - Fri

FRUIT SHARE

Plums
Very ripe and ready to eat! This is a petite, sweet variety excellent for fresh eating and baking.

How to store fruit

Store plums in the fridge immediately - they are coming to you soft and ripe!

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store all greens in an airtight container in the fridge. Zucchini/Squash, Cabbage, Radishes, Eggplant should also be stored in the fridge. The potatoes can be stored in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. These are fresh-eating “new” potatoes, not storage potatoes.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

What beautiful warm weather for mid-September! Our crops are loving the heat! Cabbages and Potatoes are joining our fruiting crops to make up a gorgeous share this week.

A note on the plums for FRUIT SHARE MEMBERS ONLY….The orchard shipped them to us soft and ripe and ready to eat! Please be sure to put them in the fridge right away and enjoy them right away! The best plum torte recipe is here…

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #13 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Fennel
Romaine Lettuce
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Basil
Fioretto Flowering Cauliflower - Wed
Colored Peppers
Toscano Kale
Scallions - Thurs

FRUIT SHARE

“Shinseiki” Asian Pear
A round fruit with yellow skin stippled with tan. It is a firm, crunchy variety with a sweet flavor and hints of spice.

How to store fruit

Pears are best stored in the fridge. You can leave them on the counter for a few days to ripen to darker yellow/light brown for best sweet flavor. Then refrigerate or enjoy right away.

STORAGE

Store all greens in an airtight container in the fridge. Zucchini/Squash, Peppers and Cauliflower should also be in the fridge.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

The tomatoes are continuing to produce nicely! The upcoming forecast calls for warmer than normal temperatures, which these summer crops love!

We’re so excited for our colored peppers this week! You have to have a lot of patience as you watch the peppers grow larger and slowly turn from green to yellow, orange and red over the course of a month. The soils here are amazing and you can see that in the quality of our fruiting crops. Enjoy!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #12 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Watermelon
Red Batavian Lettuce
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cabbage OR Eggplant
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Parsley
Green Beans - .75 pounds - Wed/Thurs
Collards - Wed/Thurs
Spinach - Fri
Sweet Corn - Fri

FRUIT SHARE

“Zestar” Apple
An early sweet-tart variety with a hint of brown sugar.

How to store fruit

Apples are best stored in the fridge.

STORAGE

Store the eggplant in a plastic bag or other airtight container ON THE COUNTER. Use within 3 days. Storing in the fridge can cause cold damage to the eggplant.

Tomatoes should be stored on the counter.

Watermelon should be stored in the fridge along with all other items.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

A note on tomatoes… We are sending out tomatoes that are generally a bit under-ripe because they are less likely to damage in transit to you. They will continue to ripen once you get them home. Please leave them out on your counter on a plate or platter until they are a deep red color. At that point, eat them right away! Storing tomatoes in the fridge is a no-no as it takes away their flavor.

This is the final planting of the year for the zucchini and summer squash. This planting is not as prolific, so enjoy them while you can!

And the watermelons we’ve all been waiting for are finally here!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #11 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Romaine Lettuce
New Potatoes
Cabbage OR Eggplant
Kohlrabi
Cherry OR Red Tomatoes
Fennel
Green Beans - .7 pounds
Toscano Kale

FRUIT SHARE

“Contender“ Peach
A medium size freestone peach with excellent flavor.

How to store fruit

Peaches should be stored on the counter (not touching) until just tender to the touch. Then enjoy right away or store in the fridge to prevent over-ripening.

STORAGE

Store the eggplant in a plastic bag or other airtight container ON THE COUNTER. Use within 3 days. Storing in the fridge can cause cold damage to the eggplant.

All other items can be stored in the fridge. Please use the onions within 5 days as they are fresh and not cured.

The basil can be stored “bouquet-style” in a glass of water on the counter. Change the water daily and use within 3 days.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

Please store your potatoes in the fridge! They are fresh harvested and have not been cured. In fact, all items this week should be stored in the fridge except for the tomatoes. Tomatoes can sit on the counter until they are full ripe. (The deeper the orange color, the more ripe they are.)

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #10 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Green Long Peppers
Petite Romaine Lettuce - Wed
Red Norland Potatoes
Parsley - Wed
Cilantro - Fri
Green Beans
Basil (bonus!)
Red OR Walla Walla Onions
Collards OR Kale
Eggplant
Cherry Tomatoes - Thurs
Red Tomatoes - Fri
Cucumber - Fri

FRUIT SHARE

Shinsui Asian Pears
The fruit is smallish, with an attractive light yellow-orange skin. The flesh is fine-textured, crisp, and juicy, and the flavor is exceptional–sweet and musky, it can be intensely aromatic.

How to store/ripen fruit…

The fruit is ripe when yellow or light brown. You can store them on the counter for a few days for the green ones to ripen and change color. Then eat right away at room temperature for best flavor, or refrigerate the ripe ones if you can’t eat right away.

STORAGE

Store the eggplant in a plastic bag or other airtight container ON THE COUNTER. Use within 3 days. Storing in the fridge can cause cold damage to the eggplant.

All other items can be stored in the fridge. Please use the onions within 5 days as they are fresh and not cured.

The basil can be stored “bouquet-style” in a glass of water on the counter. Change the water daily and use within 3 days.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

Please see my note about eggplant storage in this newsletter. It should be stored on the counter, not in the fridge where it can get cold damage.

Where are the tomatoes?…. While this cool weather is lovely, it’s not the hot 80’s and 90’s that tomatoes love for ripening. But they are coming along! We had enough for a few groups this week and by next week everyone should be getting cherry tomatoes. Red tomatoes will follow the week after. Please understand that if you don’t receive tomatoes this week, you will be getting them very soon and your group will receive them for an extra week at the end of the season. We keep very careful track of who gets what so it’s always fair!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #9 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Red Norland Potatoes
Cilantro OR Parsley - Wed/Thurs
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes - Wed/Fri
Green Beans - Fri
Sweet Corn
Beets or Carrots - Thurs/Fri
Basil
Walla Walla Onions - Wed
Swiss Chard - Wed
Red Kale - Thurs/Fri
Heirloom Eggplant
Cucumber
Green Zucchini/Yellow Summer Squash

FRUIT SHARE

Pristine Apples (petite, early season variety) great for fresh eating, also holds shape well when cooked.

STORAGE

Store all items in an airtight bag in the fridge. The basil can be stored “bouquet-style” in a glass of water on the counter. Change the water daily and use within 3 days.

The onions are “fresh eating” meaning you need to store them in the fridge and eat within 5 days.

 

THIS IS A WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

This week’s box is amazing!!!! The zucchini and cucumbers are winding down. This is the END of the cucumbers for the season. We do have a later planting of zucchini, but not for another few weeks so you get a good break. (We know you probably need it!)

A note on tomatoes…. The tomatoes are just starting! We had enough for a few groups this week and by next week everyone should be getting cherry tomatoes. Red tomatoes will follow the week after. Please understand that if you don’t receive tomatoes this week, you will be getting them very soon and your group will receive them for an extra week at the end of the season. We keep very careful track of who gets what so it’s always fair!

We finished up all of our fall transplanting this week. We still have a few more fall crops to direct seed (like the carrots and beets), but that too will be finished before the end of the month.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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