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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for July 18, 2024
Its about that time of year where we start planting our winter squash. This year we will be planting butternut, spaghetti, acorn, delicata, and of course, our long island cheese pumpkins. I will also do a few pie pumpkins, and possibly some smaller decorative pumpkins. The heat continues for now bu1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 11, 2024
Figs are here!! About the only thing that I can think of that starts to produce and thrive in this humid heat is figs, and they are looking great this year. We will be harvesting daily to ensure the birds and squirrels don't eat them all. We do have some more squash and cucumbers on the way, hopefu1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 3, 2024
Hurricane season is here and we are already watching the storm center, and of course as all of you know, its HOT out there! Hoping this first storm doesn't decide to head our way but it looks like we should be okay. With the excessive heat comes so slow growing in the fields, but we are still plant1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 27, 2024
Peaches are in from Mountain View Orchards and they are sweeter than ever, I can't stop eating them! Mountain View is located in Chilton County, Alabama, which is greatly known for superb peach orchards. I have been buying peaches from them for years but they had some issues with production for a f1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 20, 2024
The picture shows most of the veggies that have been available for your boxes lately, I love this time of year because we are able to offer some of my favorite items. I have been eating at least one tomato a day for the last week, whether it was on a sandwich, in a salad, or last night I even slice1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 13, 2024
Heirlooms are finally here and they are as beautiful and tasty as ever! I was worried about our tomato crop with all the rain we had been getting but our heirlooms held up very well, squash/zucchini on the other hand didn't fair so well, crazy how quick it goes from beautiful and abundant to almost1 read more »
Farm Happenings for June 6, 2024
We had some horrible weather over the weekend with plenty of rain and also some strong winds that knocked down a few rows of the taller tomatoes. Good news is the vines are very tough and once we stand them back up, they are usually fine with minimal damage. We are picking a good bit of peppers and1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 30, 2024
Cherry tomatoes are starting to ripen, I am thinking we will be into them heavy next week and they will start to go into your boxes! Heirlooms and slicers aren't too far behind, and we started picking peppers over the weekend. Having some hot weather lately but the cloud cover and light breezes hav1 read more »
Farm Happenings for May 23, 2024
Bell Peppers are looking great and almost ready to harvest! When the first harvest of peppers takes place there is a very distinct smell that I love, it hits your nose as you walk into the cooler and you know exactly what it is. I immediately think, it is time to stuff some bell peppers, not only i1 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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