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
Green Onions
Carrots
Celery
Beets | Radish
Lettuce Heads
Salad Greens
Chinese Cabbage | Kale | Collards | Chard
Squash | Fennel | Beans
Cucumbers
Cherry Tomatoes
Farm Updates
The share is starting to transition from being mostly green to showing quite a burst of color this week! The wait for cherry tomatoes is finally over, the tomatoes have started to ripen. We will have a red variety (Sakura) and a pink variety (Sunpeach). The red offers a more classic, acidic taste, while the pink comes with a nice sweet flavor.
It’s been a long process getting to this stage. These seeds were started in March, and when they were planted out in April, some nights required extra frost protection. But it’s been well worth it to have tomatoes a whole month earlier than when our field tomatoes will be ready and ripened.
This week, the field tomatoes received their final weeding and have now been mulched to block out weeds and retain moisture. The straw mulch will also break down over time and add organic matter to our fields. Posts are going up now, and tomato twining has begun. Tomatoes really are a labor of love.
Also this week, we’re seeing the high tunnel beans producing well, and the field beans have started, too, making for a prolific harvest this week. There’s nothing like a freshly picked green bean, it’s even better after spending some time in the fridge, creating a cool, crisp treat.
Growing alongside them, because they don’t want to be left alone in the tunnel, are the carrots. Carrots and celery will also be cleared from the high tunnels this week. While the early start there was beneficial, the rising heat means they won’t last much longer.
Celery is part of the “Dirty Dozen” in conventional growing practices due to its thin skin and the heavy spraying it often receives over the long growing season. But this organic celery is nothing of the sort! The stalks are a bit smaller, but they are certainly tasty.
We’ll see the squash slow down this week, but don’t worry, the next batch is already starting to flower and should be ready in a couple of weeks. We hope to time their return just right before the week off for July 4.
Week 7 and Week 8 will happen before then, and we aim to close out late spring with beautiful head cabbages, more kohlrabi, beets, lettuces, and of course, more tomatoes!
Friendly reminders:
Please remember to bring your own bags or boxes to pick-up to help reduce waste
Also, for the safety of our livestock and the integrity of our food, no dogs are allowed at pick-ups. Thank you for understanding and helping us keep the farm and food safe for everyone.
13 week shareholders can visit us any of the 26 weeks of harvest to use share credits. No need to notify us if you are coming.
U-pick
Updated weekly
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
Thai Basil (Dark purple flowers & stems)
Any Flowers:
Cosmos, Zinnias, Salvia, Celosia, 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
Sorrel
Chives
Mint
Any Flowers
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
Honey Back in Stock
Bulk Beef returns this week, if you ordered you can pick up with your share Saturday
Individual cuts will return this weekend and will be available for pre-ordering again next week! Are you ready for grilling season?!
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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