We got a ton of rain last week, roads were flooded and it was a muddy muddy mess. Out of all the current growing crops, the strawberry plants took it the hardest for sure, I walked through them this morning and couldn't find one single strawberry worth picking. As you can kinda tell in the picture we had to go through them all and clean up the plants by tossing all the bad berries in the middles. The worse part is this has happened to all berry farmers in our area, which means we aren't going to have them for a brief while. I am hoping with these sunny days they will bounce back quickly though. I am finishing up the Spring farm plan and ordering seeds this week, seems like the Fall/Winter has flown by but I can't wait for some awesome Spring weather and planting some of my favorite things to grow. It will be here before ya know it!
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Farm Happenings for February 1, 2024
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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