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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Super Spinach!
It's officially stick season in the Upper Valley - the surrounding landscape has turned muted shades of brown and grey and all plant life has gone dormant. Inside our unheated hoop houses, however, the hearty greens are thriving! They have the impressive ability to withstand below freezing temperat1 read more »
First Frost
November is a big month of transition for the land and for our work. Frost is in the forecast so we dress in many layers, warm our hands with mugs of coffee, and hustle to harvest the last of the field greens before the ground freezes. We give ourselves a generous snack budget during this cold1 read more »
Bitter Misconception
Of the four basic tastes (alongside sweet, sour and salty) bitter seems to have the most misconception. Different from the cool, tender nature of summer greens, these bitter fall greens of the chicory family (dandelion, radicchio and escarole shown above) aren't afraid to stand out. They're fo1 read more »
Salad Season Part Two!
Though you may not necessarily think of fall as being a time for fresh greens, our fields are bursting with beautiful arugula, lettuce, spinach and kale! Now is the perfect time to get creative with salads again! Biologically speaking, it's no coincidence that this is the case. Our bodies need a bo1 read more »
Powerhouse of Flavor and Nutrients
"Zippity Pop!" That's what your mouth will say when you bite into a piece of our fresh ginger! This is one of the more unique crops we grow here at Root 5 Farm and you may be wondering: "Why does this ginger look different from the brown stuff I buy at the store?"
Because of our short growing1 read more »
Adapting our Eating Habits
We're especially excited about our broccoli this week! Recent growing conditions have been good and we're delighted to have a successful fall crop. It's a great time to order extra and stock up for the cold months ahead.
Broccoli is a particularly challenging crop to grow- it takes up a large area1 read more »
Adapting our Eating Habits
We're especially excited about our broccoli and broccolini this week! Recent growing conditions have been good and we're delighted to have a successful Fall crop. It's a great time to order some extra and stock up for the cold months ahead.
Broccoli is a particularly challenging crop to grow- it ta1 read more »
The Power of Kraut
September is coming to an end, which means we're gearing up for our version of Oktoberfest! We've been eagerly watching our kraut cabbages size up (they grow to be about 10lbs each!) and soon our certified kitchen space will be transformed into our annual kraut-making shred fest. Before we start, w1 read more »
Green Fruit
Local food has a way of deepening our roots to a place, of helping us belong more fully to the land we call home, and of being a guidepost to the seasons. The days are getting noticeably shorter and cooler so it's that bitter sweet time of year when we tear out all of our tomatoes so we can plant o1 read more »
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!