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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for July 28, 2022
Summer squash and cucumbers are trying to make a come back, hoping they can beat the heat! We have more okra in the same boat but I think it will be okay, it tolerates the heat a lot better than the others. We got more Fall peppers and eggplant plants in the ground over the weekend, one more set of1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 21, 2022
Delicata and pumpkins are looking good in the fields. Not everyone knows but these are 110-115 day crops, which means you really have to plan them out bc they are frost sensitive. We are will be starting back with some peas and beans in the boxes, as well as some new sausages that will go well with1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 7, 2022
We will be planting out some winter squash soon on this white plastic, (white reflects heat and keeps the dirt cooler, while black does the opposite) including butternut, delicata, acorn, spaghetti, and of course our Long Island Cheese Pumpkins! Everything has started to slow down on us with all th1 read more »
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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