Farmer Rich, Ali & Lisa were able to accomplish a lot of field work this week, and it may have been the first full week of dry weather. Farmer Rich said it was great to finally feel like a farmer! The crew was able to plant many crops for the October deliveries and if the weather continues on the positive side, we anticipate a great end of the season. They even had to turn on the irrigation system for the first time this season.
As you know, we like to grow many "different" varieties of vegetables which give you an opportunity to try new things that you normally could not find at the grocery store. This week you will be getting a Golden Celery, which at first glance it looks like there is something wrong with it, as you are looking for traditional green celery. This variety is Golden Self-Blanching celery from Jordan Seed. They are great tasting and free of strings. Another unusual veggie this week are the Asparagus Beans, often referred to as Yard-Long beans. They tasted like a cross between asparagus and green beans. Great anyway you cook them, stir-fry, soups and salads, stewing, braising, sautéing or frying. Actually, cooking, the long beans intensify their flavor.
From the Fields : With the stretch of nice weather we were able to catch up on field maintenance and weed control. We planted Yukana Savoy (oriental green), red frilly mustard, large leaf mustard, dicon radishes, while hailstone radishes, golden ball turnips, pak choi, peas for sprouts, lettuce and spinach. Though the planting is a little on the late side (should have been planted the end of August), we have irrigated and almost everything is up & growing. After our last sorrel delivery the weeds had gotten out of control so we mowed down the whole field and the sorrel is about 6" already, so there will be another harvest of sorrel. Ali & Lisa transplanted collards and kale and with good weather they should be ready for the end of the season deliveries. The garlic planting season is rapidly approaching so we will be planning a work-day at the farm either on September 19th or October 10th. We'll keep you posted by next newsletter.
Weather Report: Finally!!! A full week of dry weather. The cooler temperatures continue at night, but the day time temperatures are hot. Everything seemed to perk up this week.
Animal Report: Still quiet with no break-ins in the greenhouses or the fields. We guess there is enough for our neighboring groundhogs to find outside the fence to eat so they are leaving the crops alone.
Pick of the Week: click on the links below or to the right to bring you to the delivery specific to your pick-up location. Deliveries will be of similar variety & poundage, but may contain different items. Occasionally, some crops are ready to harvest but not enough to deliver to all our drop-off locations. What we do is start to filter them in each week to a different drop-off until there is enough to delivery to everyone.
- Recipe Links
- Beth Haverim Shir Shalom Delivery
- Crossfit Hoboken
- Hoboken Midtown Delivery
- Hoboken South Delivery
- Hoboken West Delivery
- Jersey City Hamilton Park Delivery
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