It is looking like most of our crops made out okay with the cold. The rain that turned to ice actually insulated the plants and kept them warmer than the 18 degrees we had last week. The rainbow chard in the picture was taken Wednesday when the ice had started to melt. The sun has been out the last few days and warmer weather is on the way so we should be able to get some growth out of everything. We will most likely start planting our spring crops (tomatoes/squash/cucumbers to start) the first week of March!
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Farm Happenings for February 22, 2021
About the farm
Covey Rise Farms is located in Husser, LA just north of New Orleans in central Tangipahoa Parish and is part of the Covey Rise Sportsman's Retreat. The farm started growing vegetables on 10 acres in 2009 and has expanded to over 60 acres at present. The farm not only grows multiple varieties of over 30 types of vegetables, but in recent years has added fruit trees and flowers. Our produce is enjoyed at various types of restaurants in New Orleans and surrounding areas, from the finest restaurants to quaint neighborhood cafes and everything in between and by our local produce/CSA members.
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