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
Onions
Sweet Potatoes
Lettuce
Beets | Radishes | Fennel
Kale | Collards
Green Tomatoes | Peppers
Farm Updates
It has certainly gotten colder with a touch of frost showing up in some of the low-lying spots on the farm. A hard freeze hasn’t quite settled in yet though, which has been a gift. We don’t have to wait for the greens to thaw before harvesting just yet, and we’re still managing to pick peppers.
Each season we have noticed a subtle shift with warmer early springs and longer, milder falls. It keeps us on our toes when it comes to planning, deciding when to plant, and adapting to changes in weed, disease, and pest pressure. These shifts also bring small rewards and experiments, like our late-season cucumbers that stretched over four weeks this fall alongside the greens.
As we move into the final stretch of the season, expect plenty of fall greens still rolling in with tender lettuces and salad mixes, hearty kales and collards, and one last round of petite bok choi. Carrots are almost ready to join the line up as we give them just another week to size up. We will also be clearing any remaining cabbage heads that have filled out nicely, no matter the variety.
This week we are stripping the last of the green tomatoes from the tunnels and moving them into storage so we can flip that space for the final beds to be planted for our Winter CSA. It is always a satisfying sight to say goodbye to one crop and greet a new round of happy fresh plants. This week we are expecting over an inch of rain through Wednesday and Thursday. So we are preparing another wave of fields for a fresh seeding of cover crop to make sure everything has a strong set of roots to hold the soil in place through winter.
Before those fields get tucked in, we made sure to harvest extra bok choi and peppers for donation this week. They are heading into DC with our partners Redelicious and Food Sovereignty to help support the growing demand from furloughed employees. We also loaded up additional boxes for Shabach, as they have been seeing increased need and are expecting another wave of demand after next week. Each season we donate over 30% of our produce, often from the bumper crops that thrive in their moment, made possible because we plan to harvest a touch extra each week. Thank you all for being part of making that possible through your support of our CSA.
Reminder to join us in saying thank you to Joe Brown this weekend
Saturday November 1
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Joe will be with us that afternoon, just as he is most days at CSA pick-ups. We would love to have you join the farm crew as we celebrate and give him gratitude.
Joe moved here with his family as a child and then also started working on around the farm at the age of 15. Over those 60 years he has seen many transitions at the farm, from the tobacco era to the wheat and corn years, through the early livestock days. Into the time of organic produce with the Capital Area Food Bank in the 1990s, to today.
Joe doesn’t say much, but he carries a lifetime of stories, skill, and quiet dedication. It’s a true treat when he is in the mood to share.
We invite you to come together to thank him for the many years of care for the land, and steady presence he has been at the farm.
Food and Refreshments will be provided but we will welcome deserts!
We will aim to have gluten-free and vegetarian & vegan options
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
Larger flower field (F)
Right in front of the CSA in the large fence by parking lot
Zinnias front 2 rows
Sunflowers 3 rows further back- only walk in the sunflower rows to not step on the plants growing beside them. Please do not pick from these neighboring crops. These were used not just as cut flowers, they also came in handy to draw more pollinators to crops nearby.
Chilis (F) - Last week
Just below the cherry tomatoes
The varieties that have ripened are listed below; there will be a couple more later season varieties that are still to come. The only peppers that are generally picked green are the Jalapeno’s and Serrano’s which both will also ripen to red.
Herb and Flower Field (G2)
Found behind the large parking area by the CSA pick-up with no fence
Please use the aisles and not walk over the beds
Far right of the field
Italian Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Far left
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Cleland Herb Garden
Located alongside the Clagett CSA pick-up location
Lemongrass (The tall nice smelling grass in the last oval herb bed)
Basil
Dill
Cilantro
Mint (along the back of the garden)
Lemon Basil ( found in the middle flower bed)
Any Flowers: zinnia, brown eyed Susan’s, butterfly bush, salvia and more
More from the Farm
Garlic for sale in the farm store!!!
Join us year-round
8 Weeks of share’s
December - March
Will include seasonal winter grown produce, many crops you will see are also grown in our Spring and Fall season but will have a hint of sweetness only the frost brings.
Act fast December will be here before you know it!
Bulk Beef and Lamb pre-ordering is open
Great way to save on quality cuts (options from 25lbs to 100lbs, or half or whole portions)
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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