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
Carrots
Potatoes
Squash
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Basil
Farm Updates
The summer crops have officially taken over our CSA shares! These are the crops that can take a bit of heat as we get into the hottest months of the year.
Coming in a bit more this week are our field tomatoes. We expect next week to see quite a few tomatoes come from that field. The same will go for our bell pepper field. While we could certainly go in and take smaller peppers now, we do not want to keep doing that all summer, so we will wait a touch longer to ensure we stay big all summer long.
While we are going to start the harvest hand-digging with that inch of rain we saw at the start of this week, we are still very excited to get into our potato harvest! Look forward to the first of, hopefully, a great harvest as we start to clear out that field over the next couple of weeks, We hope with the help of our tractor and potato digger, and drier fields, as we go to also keep up with all of our other field tasks alongside harvests.
As we settle into the heart of summer, don’t forget that many vegetables store beautifully for later use. A lot of us on the farm like to slice tomatoes and throw them straight into a freezer bag. When winter rolls around and simmering a big pot of sauce actually sounds appealing, they’re ready to go.
July is a fun month as summer staples all emerge and in abundance by the end as we head into August.
This week also take a look at the newest edition to our u-pick list, try to take a couple of stems to start but by next week everyone should be able to take home an endless amount. Keeping up with cutting the blooms will help us have a longer and more prolific sunflower and zinnia season.
U-pick
Updated weekly
The even larger flower field (F)
This is the large field right in front of our smaller parking area inside of the large fence. There is a large gate to enter to the left and a smaller one to the right. Please be mindful to close the gate you use if you are the last in the field.
Sunflowers & zinnias
They are just starting so please only take a couple blooms so all can enjoy this first week of blooms
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)
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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