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CSA Distribution/Farm Stand Hours
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the farm last week. We were able to put together a great share for our members, and we are excited to add a few new vegetables again this week! It is always fun to begin harvesting a new crop after spending so much time on a select few. We started working on these plants months ago, and it is sometimes a surprise to see how big they have gotten. Many of our crops spend most of their lives looking more or less like many other crops. It is only once you spend a few days away from a certain corner of the field that you see how quickly they pop into forms recognizable in the kitchen. One might think that changes aren’t so noticeable to someone who sees these plants every day, but it really is incredible how much change can occur in just a few hours or days, especially when rainfall is a factor.
- Tuesdays 2:30pm-6:30pm
- Thursdays 10:30am-6:30pm
- Saturdays 10:00am-4:00pm
Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the farm last week. We were able to put together a great share for our members, and we are excited to add a few new vegetables again this week! It is always fun to begin harvesting a new crop after spending so much time on a select few. We started working on these plants months ago, and it is sometimes a surprise to see how big they have gotten. Many of our crops spend most of their lives looking more or less like many other crops. It is only once you spend a few days away from a certain corner of the field that you see how quickly they pop into forms recognizable in the kitchen. One might think that changes aren’t so noticeable to someone who sees these plants every day, but it really is incredible how much change can occur in just a few hours or days, especially when rainfall is a factor.
We are so grateful to add some excellent staff this week. It
was daunting to face the first half of the season with such a small group, and
entering this phase of the season feels like we have passed a test and are
ready to face a new set of challenges. New staff means new smiles, faster planting,
faster harvesting, and a greater ability to cut down on weed pressure that is speeding
up with the increasing temperatures. Pests (especially groundhogs) are still a
common issue, but weeds creep up stealthily until they suddenly choke the life
from our precious crops. As most of you know, it is a never-ending battle
keeping up with unwanted vegetation. Seeing happy customers is one of the only
things that makes us feel better when weeds begin overtake our plants despite
our best efforts to hold them back. We put so much time and effort into helping
our crops grow strong, and yet the weeds prevail with everything working
against them.
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| The Piglets are Growing Up! |
Two of this week’s vegetables always force me to hit the
internet in search of ways to use them. Fennel and bok choy aren’t as common as
most of our other veggies, but one of the purposes of a CSA membership is to
encourage the use of new produce in new ways. Fennel is a Mediterranean plant known for its light scent of
licorice. It is an excellent source of vitamin C, as well as many other
vitamins and minerals. It can be consumed raw, but is also popular roasted in
many different ways, so please search for a recipe that suits your taste! If
you find the scent off-putting, cooked fennel takes on a milder taste and
softer texture.
Bok choy is a low-calorie member of the cabbage family, but
looks nothing like cabbage we are used to seeing. It has a mild taste similar
to that of mustard greens, and is ranked sixth on the list of fruit and
vegetable nutrient density (only behind kale, collards, mustard greens,
watercress, and swiss chard). Bok choy is most often used in stir-fry and in
soups, but it can also be used raw to add a unique texture and flavor to a
salad.
We hope you enjoy this week’s share! These are the
vegetables that will be available; some of them will be a choice between one or
the other. If you have any questions, we would be more than happy to talk about
food or faming with you!
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| Red Sky at Night... |
- Fennel
- Chard
- Salanova
- Summer Squash
- Broccoli
- Beets
- Scallions
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli Rabe
- Radishes
- Hakurei Turnips
- Head Lettuce
- Arugula
- Spinach
We hope to see you soon!
Jeff Hoodlet
Farm Apprentice
Bushel + Crumb pies are back! Celebrate July 4th in classic style with pies. We’ll be offering both Strawberry Rhubarb pie and Blueberry Maple Pies will be available for pickup at Powisset Farm on Tuesday, July 3rd. Pies feature the freshest, local fruits, dairy, grains, and maple. Click on the pie variety below to read a full description of the pie and to place your order. Orders are due by 5pm on Friday, June 29th.
A small number of pies will also be available at the farm stand, including frozen, unbaked pies that you can bake fresh for your celebration.
Be in touch at info@bushelandcrumb.com
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