foxlinecityfarm

A fantastic week of working through the wind and rain and cold.  We decided we were just going to get it done and we did. Long rows of beans were seeded in, onions, swiss chard, chinese cabbage and parsley all settled into the garden.

Lots of progress and finally the days are warm and bright.  I do not think we have experiences a Spring this wet and cold.  Temps are 20+ colder than years past and from past documentation crops are 2-3 weeks behind due to these conditions.  So, we are patient and all will happen in time.  Ever year is different and offers unique challenges.

The peas are just about ready to grab on to the trellis…

This week is our final Spring Share.  Main Summer CSA season will start Thursday June 13th and roll for 20 consecutive weeks.  A 2 week break to let the outside crops catch up a bit.

SPRING SHARE #4-FINAL SPRING SHARE

WHAT IS IN YOUR SHARE

Turnips again!!!!, 1st harvest outside Spinach, beta mix (blend of baby beet tops and mini swiss chard), mini head lettuces, basil plant, tokyo bekina (fluffy chinese cabbage), asian greens saute mix (full size pac choi, carlton and vitamin green)

Turnips-this is our favorite Spring crop, and this weather pattern is perfect for growing these beauties.  They have the best flavor and texture when grown in cool temps.  We only grow these gems in the hoop house.  Our best harvest ever.  Tops are edible too.

Tackling the turnip harvest.

Spinach-1st harvest from the Spinach trough outside.  Thick juicy leaves.  4 varieties.

Spinach crop ready to harvest.

Scott waaaaaaaay down there finishing up the row.

Maeve with the spinach on the air drying tables.

Beta Mix-We love this mix fresh or saute-so pretty.  Assorted mini swiss chard and beet tops in this blend.  Flavorful and great texture.

Beta Mix after triple rinse.

Head Lettuce trio-We harvested again from the hoop house a collection of these delicious Spring head lettuces.

Harvested head lettuces in the morning.

Basil Plant-A basil plant to take home.  A choice-tradition flavor 2 different leaf structures.

Basil ready to go to a new home…

Tokyo Bekina-Flavor similar to fluffy chinese cabbage.  Adds great loft to salads and a snappy mild cabbage flavor. Pretty bright green color.

Tokyo bekina in full glory.

Asian green mix-A collection of asian greens to saute or add crunch to your fresh salads or sides. Also fantastic in broth-my favorite.  Assorted full sized pac choi, vitamin greens and carlton make up the mix.  And…. darn forgot to take a photo.

Thank you for sharing this Spring Season with us.  A wonderful start to the 2019 season.