Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule
Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.
This Week’s Share
Garlic
Red Onions
Head Cabbage | Chard | Basil
Carrots | Beets
Fennel | Hakurei Turnips
Squash
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Farm Updates
Welcome back everyone!!!
We hope the past week gave you a chance to slow down and enjoy a little rest. We took a bit of time to do just that, at least for a moment. While things were quieter, the farm still moved right along, easing fully into summer. The greens are tucked in, and spring is officially behind us.
We're hoping to time our cover crop seeding, for those fields, just right before the next rain so the new growth gets a strong start. Hoping to help outcompete the weeds, which seem to grow at full speed this time of year.
There was also still some harvesting. Plants don’t really do holidays, no matter how nicely we ask. The eggplants and squash kept on going, and the eggplant in particular started producing a lot during the break. You’ll start seeing them in your shares this week, and there’s plenty more to come.
We also kicked off our onion harvest. Over the next few weeks, we’ll bring in more and begin the curing process so they can store well into the 2025 season. First up are the red onions, which are great for fresh eating but don’t store quite as long as the other types we’ll be harvesting soon.
We’ve had a steady stream of tomatoes for a couple of weeks now and by the looks of the high tunnel that is not slowing down. And full-on tomato season is almost here. Some of the field varieties are starting to change color, and we’ve been able to get a good amount of twine on the first two rounds of plants. That’s a solid start to keeping the fruit up off the ground and ready for harvest
Another favorite, potatoes, are still developing underground. We’ll check in on those again in a couple of weeks to see how they’re coming along.
Peak summer shares are on the way.
U-pick
Updated weekly
Wonderful time to visit the farm for flower & basil U-picking!!!!
Large Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by he CSA pick-up
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Parsley
Italian Basil
Greek Basil (small leaf basil)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Dill (near the italian basil)
Any Flowers:
There are lots! Cosmos, Zinnias, Salvia, Celosia, Bachelor buttons, Gomphrena are all blooming at the moment
Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Please do not cut others until they are on this list or they will not grow to full size
More will be added as they are ready.
Lemon Balm
Oregano
Parsley
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Chives
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: Calendula, Snapdragons, Yarrow, Gladiolus, Lilies, Globe Thistle, Zinnia, and many more
U-picking Hours: Monday- Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns
More from the Farm
Raw Honey, Beef & Lamb cuts available while supplies last
Steaks, Roasts, & Ground
Walk-ins during pick-up are welcome
Pre-orders can be delivered to Annapolis with your CSA share
-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!
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