“How you do anything is how you do everything.”
~Martha Beck
Summer Share Box 3 Crop List
- Romaine – All Shares
- Kohlrabi – All Shares
- Napa Cabbage – All Shares
- Kale – All Shares
- Strawberries – All Shares
- Radishes – All Shares
- Bok Choy – All Shares
- Greens Mix – All Shares
- Thyme – All Shares
- Garlic Scapes – Full Shares Only
Farmer Notes
*we continue on with romaine lettuce as the foundation for summer salads
*this is the main delivery of our June bearing strawberries – the are pretty small but delicious
*garlic scapes will go to everyone in week 4 and will be our featured vegetable
*thyme seems to be a pretty popular herb – it goes well with most soups, meats or casseroles. Use it fresh or let it hang dry for use later on
*our greens mix today is spinach and arugula
*kohlrabi will be in the next few boxes – it is a fun vegetable and is best eaten cold and cut up like a carrot. Learn more about it in our ‘veggie of the week’ article
*it will be another warm delivery day – try to pick up your box soon after it is delivered and rehydrate any greens as needed and get them into the fridge
*make sure to keep returning our boxes and ice packs so we can keep using them
*wishing you a super fun and relaxing 4th – be safe!
June has been absolutely fantastic in the weather department down here. The rain has been timely but not too much. On 2 occasions it came down harder than we would have liked, but all in all it has been wonderful. We have only had to irrigate the onions one time so far. Our luck could change on a dime, so we keep our fingers crossed as July rolls in, and keep the irrigation lines ready! The temperatures too have been very seasonal. We have had some hot stretches, but usually for only a day or 3. Some nights have been downright chilly and perfect for sleeping. You can only imagine how often I am checking the weather on my phone, looking at the 10 day, looking at the one day, scanning the radar, and making my preliminary field plans accordingly. This is a dance as things constantly evolve and change. Earth Dance. Yesterday on the 5 o’clock weather the meteorologist said that the incoming system would not hold together because we did not have enough moisture on the ground. An hour later we were under a thunderstorm warning with 60+ mile an hour winds, heavy rain(1/2 inch) and minor hail. We farmers learn to watch and prepare, roll with what comes … Well, kind of!
~Farmer Norm
Crop of the week – Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi, also known as German turnip, is a cruciferous vegetable that belongs to the brassica family. This funky looking crop is widely used in Europe and Asia but has made its way around the world. It comes in different sizes and colors depending on the variety. Here on the farm we grow the typical green kohlrabi as well as a purple variety which both grow to be about the size of an orange.. The health benefits of kohlrabi are plenty. It is an excellent source of vitamins such as C, B6, and also potassium. In addition to that, it’s high in fiber – giving you 17% of your daily need in just 1 cup! There are many ways you can enjoy this crop including, but not limited to, eating it raw or roasted and adding it to salads, slaws, and stir fries.
~Farmer Vanessa
Some Recipes To Try:
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