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An odd Spring, but it seems that comment can be made every Spring for a different reason.  Hard to believe that there was deep snow on the ground 2 weeks ago.  We worked in the hoop and greenhouse when we could not get outside and readied machinery, seed count and seedlings so when it was time to jump we were set to jump. A fast and furious 2 weeks.  Peas went in, brush cleanup around the gardens, beds prepared and planted with long rows of carrots, turnips, beets, radishes and the outdoor spinach transplanted.  And on a perfect 2 days the gardens were tilled and plastic layed.  We still buzzed around the hoop house and greenhouse upgrading the peppers, tomatoes and eggplant, started more seeds for outdoor planting and direct seeded more leafy greens in the hoop.  It’s all good.  We sleep well….  Our Spring Share crops in the hoop house look fabulous and we are looking forward to a happy 2018 CSA season.

April 15th at the Carrot Trough…..we planted it on April 30th.

Scott was able to till an lay plastic in 2 days. Perfect soil conditions.

Many nights the row cover had to go down in the hoop house to protect from the cold. Off again in the morning…..You can see the wall of snow outside the hoophouse in this image….

Spring crops growing in the bright sun. Row cover hanging in the back and snow outside.

Peas went in…snap, shell and snow and they are already sprouting.

SPRING SHARE #1

ALL greens are triple rinsed, bagged and ready to eat!  All other produce is washed and ready to eat as well.

ALL shares are in cloth totes in our walk in cooler ready to go at pick up time. ALL Spring Shares are equal.  Grab your share and check your name of the list on the cooler door.  We will ALWAYS be here at pick up time to assist with pick up routine and walk around the gardens or greenhouses if you wish.

Return your cloth tote with next week’s pick up for reuse.

WHAT IS IN YOUR SHARE

radish medley, HUGE! bag of spinach, baby asian greens blend, baby arugula, spring leaf lettuce, and sunflower shoots

radishes-a mix of 3 varieties.  Nice big bag.

French breakfast radishes ready to harvest.

Radishes washed and ready to bag. I always think this looks like peppermint candy.

Spinach!-This has to be the favorite Spring crop.  4 varieties mix.  A huge bag to enjoy.  Flavorful….raw or saute a treat!

Spinach at harvest.

Asian greens mix-A leafy mix of mildly spicy asian greens.  Raw or can be steamed or saute.  I love with eggs.

Asian greens blend in the morning at harvest time.

Arugula-Another Springtime favorite for many…..a great peppery flavor with a kick.  We cannot get enough of this.  Picked small and tender.

Baby arugula glowing in the sun.

Spring Leaf Lettuce-A pretty mix of tender baby leafy greens.  Sweet!

Spring Leafy Lettuce ready to harvest with fennel planted between the rows for later harvest.

Sunflower Shoots-Just for fun!  A nutty addition to a salad or sandwich or delicious on top of creamy soups.

Place shoots on a bright windowsill and water as needed. Snip and eat shoots before 1st true leaves appear for best flavor.

BEST GUESS FOR NEXT WEEK.

Mini head lettuces, pac choi, tokyo bekina (fluffy chinese cabbage), spinach, japanese salad turnips!!!!! (really!!!!), beta mix (baby beet tops and mini swiss chard) and more…..