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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for September 28, 2023
We are harvesting some Rainbow chard this week, those cooler nights really have been paying off with the braising greens. Kale and collards aren't very far behind! We finally got some good rain as well, right after I started irrigating our bare dirt plots so we can lay some plastic but that is how1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 21, 2023
Our pumpkins are coming along great, they are especially loving the cool nights and mornings as I am also! We got more broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower planted over the weekend, along with some more greens. I am hoping these cool nights speed up our fall crops, I know I am ready to be eating some1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 14, 2023
We finally got some rain, it wasn't a ton but we will take what we can get. Now we are seeing some drier air which has made the mornings much nicer. We got more plants in the ground over the weekend and we are planning to try and seed some turnips, radish, carrots, and a few other varieties this we1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 7, 2023
Well we didn't get any rain over the weekend, hoping we see a little bit today or tomorrow. I took the picture last year on Oct 19th of our Fall tomatoes, they we so tall! I'm 6'-1" and they towered over me, I hope I can get this years crop to that point, as for now they are only about 3 feet tall.1 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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