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
Potatoes
Squash | Cucumbers
Green Peppers
Mild & Hot Peppers | Tomatillos
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Farm Updates
Peak summer is indeed here, and despite the constant rainfall and high humidity pushing heat indexes past 100 degrees several days this month, the crew is very excited to be at this moment!
With onions and potatoes already making their way into shares over the last couple of weeks, some exciting new crops are coming in this week. Giving us just the boost needed as we still try to make our way through a wet potato field.
Most belonging to the nightshade family, they each will still bring their own unique flavors, colors, and textures to the table. They are perfect for creating fresh and flavorful summer meals.
Let’s go through the peak summer varieties, starting from the top right:
BHN Red – A classic red slicer
BHN Orange – A sweeter slicing tomato
Carbon – An heirloom type similar to Cherokee Purple. The top may stay a bit green. Sweet, rich, and slightly smoky
Gin Fizz – A striped orange heirloom with a sweet flavor and a hint of tanginess
Verona – A plum or Roma-type tomato that is great for salsa
Ace – A classic green bell pepper
Flavorburst – A slightly sweeter green pepper
Cornito Rosso – Red and sweet, delicious raw or cooked
Oranos – Orange and sweet, also great raw or cooked
Shishito – Mild and excellent for frying or baking whole
Poblano – Mild and perfect for adding a touch of heat to salsa or for stuffing with cheese
Buena Mulata – A very hot cayenne-type pepper
Jalapeños – Hot and full of flavor
Tomatillo – The star of salsa verde and a great addition to other salsas, offering a tangy, almost lime-like flavor
As we move into the weeks ahead, finding ways to store extra produce becomes more helpful. One of our favorite methods for tomatoes and peppers is to slice and freeze them for later use.
One of the last summer crops is also starting to size up, okra. Okra tends to be either mysterious, beloved, or known for its texture. While the inside does have a distinct consistency, freshly picked okra is worth trying again, especially cooked with a little cornmeal in a hot pan alongside some shishito’s.
Enjoy!
U-pick
Updated weekly
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
Bonus to normal u-picking hours
We will be open the next two Saturday’s -weather permitting
July 26 and August 2 until 8:30p.m.
Enjoy golden hour with us!
The even larger flower field (F)-
There is so many!!!!
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 (coming soon tithonia and gomphrena)
Large Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
New crops on the far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Crop still on the far left
Holy Basil ( Light purple flowers)
Greek Basil (small leaf basil)
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Any Flowers: 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.
Oregano
Parsley
Basil
Chives
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: Calendula, Snapdragons, Gladiolus, Globe Thistle, Zinnia, and many more
More from the Farm
More honey was harvested, and we have more than ever!
Buy 3 for $32 or 5 for $55
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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