Farm Update
We are celebrating today because we finally got some rain!
This may very well be the last week for summer squash and zucchini. The plants look terrible and I should pull them out soon. The eggplants are about done too. Half of you will get them this week and the other half next week. Their growth is really slowing.
Not to be a total downer, it is almost September and plants can’t sustain that high level of production forever, but the cukes are definitely done too.
On the upside, the tomatoes still look pretty good and are continuing to produce well for us. The chard is growing nicely in our back garden. The beets are getting bigger and so are the pumpkins, winter squash and gourds.
There are more radishes ready. Are there really only two CSA members interested in radishes? If so, they will continue to get them. If not, let me know and you can have some this week.
I have to apologize for being overly ambitious about the potatoes last week. I thought they had produced more and larger potatoes than I realized and one really only discovers that when one starts to dig for them. I will dig more on Friday morning and will make sure everyone has some before the season’s over.
More green beans will be shared this week as well. No tomatillos, however, and just a bit of basil. No huge quantities for pesto right now.
This Week’s Bag
- Crookneck Squash and/or Zucchini
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Tigger Melon – this will probably be the last week for melons.
- Green or Orange Bell Pepper
- Healthy Pepper
- Other peppers – jalapenos, serrano tampequino and fish
- Potatoes – La Ratte
- Green Beans – a mix of royalty purple pod (well, this one is actually purple) and empress.
I added two recipes from CSA members this week. Hope you enjoy!
