FARM NEWS: Last week of the CSA! Who can believe it? We never quite can. We hope these vegetables make it onto your family’s Thanksgiving table and your own connection to our farm adds to your own Thanksgiving celebration!
Summer 2019 Signups are open! https://csa.farmigo.com/join/gardenofevefarm/summerfall2019
‘Tis the season for CSA potlucks! Last weekend we had a great conversation and pot luck dinner with our Greenpoint-Williamsburg CSA where we were able to review the 2018 growing season and eat some delicious dishes made from the CSA share. Thanks so much to all of our great members for your support. So fun for us to touch base in person with everyone who works so hard to make things go smoothly all season.
We wanted to share some of the things we discussed so all members can understand how the growing season affects what is in the CSA share on a weekly basis. The past 2 weeks on the farm have been a mad rush to get root crops out of the field before the first frost. When the soil gets cold and wet it is very difficult to remove them from the ground. Hands get cold, mud sticks to them and sweet potatoes will rot.
We spent the whole season caring for them from the May planting date to where they are stored now for curing. Weeding, watering and cultivating. If we didn’t get them harvested last week we would have lost this tropical treat as we got our first frost on Thursday morning and then cool wet weather.
Other crops have been delayed or damaged by adverse weather that occurred in early September through mid- October. We are not the only farm impacted by the hot and humid weather. If fact most farms in the northeast are dealing with poor winter squash harvest and lack of Broccoli, Cauliflower, brussel sprouts and kale.
Winter squash are difficult to grow in high humidity and brassicas prefer to grow in cool dry conditions. That’s why these crops are in short supply at farmers markets and grocery stores.
The good news is that we are excited to provide you with an abundant pre-Thanksgiving delivery for the final 2 weeks. We know that you may be overwhelmed with the amount you will be getting but most things will store nicely for 3 or more weeks! Let your family know that you are making the sweet potatoes and mashed potatoes for the Thanksgiving feast!
We’re gearing up for winter shares! Don’t forget to sign up for winter shares – almost every CSA location has a winter share site. The deadline is Sunday Nov 25 (Sunday after Thanksgiving) and First pickup is Nov 29 (depending on site)!
SIGN UP AT: https://www.harvie.farm/signup/garden-of-eve-organic-farm?utm_source=farmdiscovery&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=long-island
These are some of the items that are likely to be in the December Winter share: Kale; Onions; Fingerling potatoes; Garlic; Squash; Radishes; 1 dozen eggs; Turnips; Broccoli raab, and more.
We are excited to announce that we have a new “Refer a Friend” program for the winter/spring season!
1. To get started, go to the Refer a Friend tab on your Harvie Profile here → harvie.farm/member/refer-a-friend. 2. Share your customized referral link with friends via email or social media.
How it works:
· If your friend completes a sign up, you’ll both receive $25 in credits.
· The $25 credit can be used to purchase extra products. · To purchase extras, simply add them to your order at the same time you customize your farm share box.
