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Farm Happenings at Covey Rise Farms
Farm Happenings for November 9, 2023
Well we got our first frost and it definitely knocked some of our summer plants out, but didn't wipe everything out so that's a plus. We should start seeing some more new stuff by next week, hopefully! The cold rolled in and then rolled right back out so we are back dealing with the hot days and co1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 2, 2023
Well the plot of okra in the picture is finally producing, just days before we may see our first frost, which if we get a frost the okra will be toast! Haha! That is how it goes sometimes though, we typically plan on the first frost to be around mid October but it rarely hits when we predict it to.1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 26, 2023
Our first planting of Broccoli is looking great and starting to make some heads, it won't be long before we are picking and offering it in your boxes! I hope everyone has been enjoying the bits of fall varieties we have had, even though it hasn't been much yet, trust me it is coming. Few new things1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 19, 2023
We got our first round of strawberries in last week and we have already started planting them, once we get them planted the sprinklers come on and we soak them in really good! We should hopefully start to harvest a few before Christmas, fingers crossed. Broccoli and cauliflower plants are looking g1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 12, 2023
It sure did cool off for us at the farm, When I got here this morning it was 45 degrees and crisp! It is exactly what we needed for these fall crops. We are supposed to be getting our strawberry plants in this week so we are getting our sprinklers lined up and hoops ready for if we have to cover th1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 5, 2023
Talk about light up the night! This picture was taken on my way into work last week, around 5:30. It was so awesome and bright, I had to snap a picture. I know why they call it a harvest moon for sure. We will be starting to harvest some pumpkins this week, and even though the nights have been cool1 read more »
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 »
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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