CAULIFLOWER (F/P) The broccoli is just starting and some may get a choice of the two.
SWEET POTATOES (F/P) These are the traditional orange type. They keep for months at room temperature. Never refrigerate sweet potatoes.
LETTUCE (F/P) The last of the crispheads this week. Next week we start in on the more tender leaf lettuces.
GARLIC (F/P) One head for all one last time. The rest we are planting at the end of the month.
TOMATOES (F/P) We have quite a few ripe tomatoes still and we think everyone will get around a pint again.
GREEN TOMATOES (F/P) Frost is on it’s way by Saturday morning. The farm is in full swing preparing for it which includes harvesting the green fruits from the summer crops. See Tom’s post for ideas for using your green ‘maters.
GREEN PEPPERS (F/P) Ditto on the peppers.
EGGPLANT (F) If the forecaster is right this will be the last of the eggplant.
NAPA CABBAGE (F) See Tom’s post for a yummy sweet potato and cabbage recipe.
CHOICE: HOT PEPPERS, ARUGULA OR HERBS (F/P)
ALSO THIS WEEK: Parker Farms CSA shares
FARM REPORT:
The frost is not forecasted until Saturday, but we are trying to get a lot done early this week before the weather gets wet and cold. Tomorrow we hope to bring in the last of the tender crops and button up the high tunnel. Row cover is protecting the lettuces and bulb fennel out in the field and most of the green summer fruits have been picked. Many of the crops that we grow this time of year can handle a light frost and actually get sweeter in the cold weather. Fall carrots, broccoli, kale and turnips actually benefit from a cold night or two.
Speaking of cold nights, all current CSA members are invited to sign-up for the Inaugural Fair Share Farm CSA extended season. A deposit form will be in your inbox tonight. We are offering 4 extra weeks of produce starting October 24th. Space is limited to 50 shares, so send that form on in to secure your spot. We are only offering full shares, so consider sharing with friends and family if it is too much for you alone. Cost is $30/week. Distribution will be available at the normal farm, Liberty and Bad Seed locations and times. No work requirement for this short run although that may not be the case in 2013. Our best guess is that the shares will be comprised of the following: lettuces, bok choy, sweet potatoes, cabbage, bulb fennel, beets, carrots, turnips, radishes, leeks, endive, spinach, herbs, cauliflower and broccoli. Tom and I are looking forward to extending our harvest season on the farm and we welcome you to join us.