Planting like crazy!
Hi folks! Just a short note this morning since we have loads of planting to get done! The weather has not been very cooperative, so we have to "make hay while the sun shines," or, in our terms, "plant vegetables when the soil moisture is just right." Typically in spring the limiting factor is too much moisture, and this spring has been no exception. We both have very muddy boots by the end of the day! But today is sunny enough for us to get into the ground, and we're thrilled. We aim to plant onions, shallots, carrots, peas, radishes, and spinach this weekend. We'll see!
We seed crops with these seeders attached to the bottom of our cultivating tractor.
RESERVE YOUR SUMMER CSA BY MARCH 31ST!
Tomorrow is the last day to buy in to our summer CSA program for only $50! After tomorrow, you will have to buy in at the regular enrollment rate, the lowest of which is $180. We've added two new pick up locations that you're welcome to switch to once the main season starts in May: Charles Village and Ednor Gardens! There are a limited number of shares available for pick up at HEX Ferments, so sign up ASAP if you want to keep picking up your share there!
To complete your summer sign up on Small Farm Central, click here. In the green box at the top of the page, select 2018 season. Select "2018" on the next page. Next, under "Main Season CSA," select "Re-enroll" (it's the last option listed.) Let us know if you have any questions or issues.
Sign up to get more salad in your summer CSA!
20% Discount at HEX Ferments this summer!
Another great reason to sign up for your summer CSA pick up at HEX Ferments is that you'll get 20% off your entire order when you pick-up your share. This discount only applies to the time that you are picking up your share and not outside of it. Our vegetables are featured in many of HEX's products, so you'll get to taste them in many forms when you pick up your share at HEX each week!
What We're Eating
Granny Smith Apples
This week's recipe isn't a recipe - it's a hot tip: order Granny Smith apples this week! These Three Springs Fruit Farm Granny Smiths are not only the yummiest green apples I've ever tasted, they're some of the tastiest eating apples I've ever had period! Still perfectly crisp, tart, and sweet, they're a slam dunk of a fruit. So get yours in your box this week!
Have a great week!
- Joanna and Bryan