Week of October 7th, 2024
Classic Harvest take 11, Farmer’s Choice take 8: Onions, kale/chard, fennel, carrots, parsley, head lettuce, arugula, scallions, escarole, Napa cabbage/market cabbage, bok choy, tomatillos, Tokyo bekana, broccolini, hot peppers, salad turnips, potatoes/turnips, green tomatoes, butternut
PYO: Herbs, 15 flower blooms, a handful of raspberries
Although the crops listed on this page represent what the farmer anticipates will be available this week, the vegetables you receive may be different due to weather conditions and other factors that affect production. For an overview of the ebb and flow of the harvest throughout the season, check out the Harvest Chart.
This Week in Pictures
See what’s been happening at the farm! Click on a picture to enlarge it. Submit photos you take during pickups, work hours or farm events to news@stearnsfarmcsa.org. Check out these beautiful scenes captured last week at Stearns Farm, courtesy of farm manager Ember Fleming.
Taking Soil Samples
Most growers take soil samples this time of year for reliable results and because it’s a good time to adjust pH if necessary. This is important for farms as well as home gardeners. It can tell you a lot about what your plants might need. UMass Extension Vegetable...