We officially harvested the first cucumbers of the season! As Laura Marie Neubert writes in her blog, "[Cucumbers] may be 95% water, but they are indeed 100% cool." Much like Ben here (with a slightly different water composition), who is very excited to be standing next to plants that are taller than he is. We grow Corinto, a slicing variety, which make a refreshing addition to any salad, but can also be the star of the show when given a chance. In recipes like this creamy cucumber yogurt salad (or this cucumber salad with vinaigrette for a dairy-free option), they'll be sure to delight the tastebuds as we welcome the heat of summer.
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The Coolest of Cucumbers
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!