Never a dull moment around here! We planted sweet potatoes, leeks, ginger, turmeric, and watermelons, and we're getting ready to plant brussels sprouts, broccolini, and our second round of summer squash. We trellised all of our cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, and we got our irrigation system up and running to keep all of our newly planted beds watered. The weeds are growing quickly now, so we've added weeding to our list of things to do. If you sit still for long enough, I bet you could watch the crops grow after the steady rains earlier and now this warm sunny weather. The plants are loving it! But we're not sitting still very much these days....
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About the farm
Root 5 Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located on 38 acres in Fairlee, Vermont, along the Connecticut River. The fertile river bottom soils provide a rich environment for growing over 100 different varieties of vegetables and herbs.
The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!
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The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!