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Farm Happenings at Ridge to Reef Farm
Happy bees means happy farm
Happy Wednesday from our sunflowers and their pollinators! (see image above)
This week we have kept busy by planting and seeding for the next season. Farm apprentice Matt and the trusty BCS (a small two-wheel tractor) created a new little plot which was quickly lined with irrigation and filled1 read more »
Patience can be sweet!
As the days have been getting noticeably longer we have found ourselves longing for summer and the bounty that comes with it. Summer fruit trees are heavy with flowers and immature fruits and many pineapples in our fields have decided to surprise us with something extra (see image above).
Patience1 read more »
In Bloom
It's been a busy week up at the farm with lots of new produce in bloom! As pictured above our red burgundy okra has arrived, and fried okra has quickly become a favorite treat amongst the farm crew. This week we also have plenty of eggplant available as these plants are enjoying the warm, dry weath1 read more »
Cultivate!
Hey all! It's Elizabeth and I'm back on the farm as the new Assistant Farm Manager. Here's some farm updates from the week!
Some sweet things are on the way with watermelon being our star crop of the week. Fruit season is on its way in, but these sweet sugar baby watermelons have been giving us jus1 read more »
Sweet and Dry
Dry times are digging in and they might be here for a spell. So we've been making constant irrigation adjustments and giving special care to our youngest crops. We've also had to manually cover our tomatoes with netting to fend of the thirsty pearly-eyed thrasher (AKA trushee) who managed to1 read more »
Seasons of change
Dry and windy have been the words lately! We've been fortunate to still get nightly rain the past few nights. As the crops respond and some go away, we are starting to have new fields enter the shares. Radishes, turnips, turnip greens, bok choy, mustard greens, arugula and lettuce are launching a c1 read more »
Use it or lose it!
There's ample crops this week with the tomatoes in the star position. Pictured above are the tomatoes interplanted with ginger. Seasoning peppers are also popping. Bock choy heads are making an early appearance this week as are some delicate baby turnip greens, while the carrots continue to impress1 read more »
Organic w/ Friends
We are excited this week to have received our annual Organic Certificate after a crazy year which led to our first ever virtual inspection! All of the crops we feature are USDA organic unless it is listed under a different farm name. Organic or not, we support all our fellow farmers as our mi1 read more »
Think Twice Before Going Topless... (recipe below)
Tops Off!
This week it's all about the carrots! Also please bring in your egg cartons, boxes, and aluminum cans for re-use/recycling!
Making the most of your Ridge2Reef CSA Box [from farm apprentice Jenny Knoeller]
The tops of your produce are edible, and boast many nutritional benefits and fl1 read more »
About the farm
Ridge to Reef Farm is the only certified organic farm in the USVI. We specialize in organic fruits & vegetables for our farm shares and farm to school program. To maintain our certificate, the most strict plant growing standards on the planet, we are inspected regularly to guarantee our customers receive organic, healthy, and safe food without cutting corners. We seek to feed our islands and inspire its visitors. By protecting our watersheds with organic and peaceful practices, we help heal the land around us and the sea below.
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