Stearns Farm CSA

We welcome August with some much-needed rain and the week's news from the farm:

• See below for a list of what to expect in your share this week.

• It's tomato time at Stearns! Ember provides a simple guide to all the tasty varieties.

• And speaking of fruit, sign up today for a delicious fall share from Autumn Hills Orchard.

• We're utilizing the grill (or broiler) for this week's sandwich and spaghetti options.

A reminder to bring your own bags starting this week when picking up your share. See you next Monday and in the meantime, stay healthy, happy and cool!

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In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take ALL, Farmer’s Choice take 9: Tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, tomatillos, eggplant, peppers, pickling cucumbers, squash, cilantro/basil/scallions choice, dragon tongue beans, onions/leeks choice, carrots. Bonus extra: hot pepper.

PYO: 16 flower stems, herbs and edible flowers (check for gold stars).

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.

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2020 Tomato Guide

2020 Tomato Guide

Tomato season has begun! Since we grow so many different kinds of tomatoes, I’ve created this guide to the varieties we are growing this season.

Read more.

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Fruit Share Sign Ups

Fruit Share Sign Ups

Stearns Farm is once again partnering with Autumn Hills Orchard in Groton, Mass. to offer all of our CSA members a fall fruit share. Beginning the week of September 8th, fruit share participants will receive freshly picked apples—or a package equivalent in value of other fruit, based on availability—each week for six consecutive weeks. Please sign up by September 2nd.

Read more.

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Eat Your Share

It's the right time for nightshades so this week we're enjoying Grilled Bread with Eggplant & Basil (skip the Parmesan garnish and it's a vegan delight) and Roasted Peppers with Spaghetti Stuffing, a handheld take on the classic flavors of a puttanesca dish.

We look forward to discovering your own favorite recipes - so share them here to be included in our upcoming Stearns Farm cookbook.

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