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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for April 27, 2023
We got some fresh white plastic mulch down and I love the way it looks when we first lay it. I also know that it means the heat is coming, which is something these spring/summer plants need but boy have the cooler Spring days been nice! We got more peppers planted last week, along with some waterme1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 20, 2023
Summer squash has arrived and it is beautiful, cucumbers won't be far behind as they are looking good and starting to fruit. These temperatures have been crazy on the farm, from 83 degrees for a high and then down to 41 for the low, luckily we haven't seen any frost. Strawberries have slowed down a1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 13, 2023
Tomatoes are looking good and growing well, I am craving a BLT every time I go out in the field to check on them. Even though we are still a good ways out, I get excited about tomatoes every Spring. Okra will be going in the ground this week, along with some watermelons and cantaloupes! We are pull1 read more »
Farm Happenings for April 6, 2023
Summer squash is looking great and it should not be long until we start harvesting some. We have some cucumbers that are looking good as well, we should see those towards the end of April. Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant are doing great in their first week in the ground. We will be planting more 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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