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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for September 29, 2022
Shallots are coming along nicely, we should be harvesting some towards the end of October. (Which is pretty much here, time flies!) We got our second planting of Kale, Chard, and Collards planted over the weekend, strawberries will be planted next! A few new things should start to trickle in soon,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 22, 2022
Our pumpkins and other winter squash are coming along, they aren't really enjoying this 2nd summer we are having now but they look good considering. Pictured is a new variety we are trying call Jester squash, its similar to delicata but supposedly even better tasting! We will find out soon enough.1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 15, 2022
Finally a small break in the heat! I hope all of you have been able to get outside and enjoy it while it lasts. Brussels are in and I am excited to have them back. My family eats them at least twice a week, usually roasted or air fried. With the break in the rain we will be getting more plants and1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 8, 2022
Fall tomato plants are looking great considering all the rain, they are about 4 feet tall right now and hopefully some drier weather will come our way to really push them before its starts to cool off. We got another round cole crop plantings in over the weekend, including broccoli, cabbage, caulif1 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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