Week 15 of 26: Winding down of summer

Main Season CSA Pick-up Schedule

Wednesday -Clagett Farm, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
Thursday - Annapolis, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Friday - Davidsonville, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Saturday - Clagett Farm, 1:00-4:00p.m.

This Week’s Share

Garlic Head
Ginger
Tomato Medley
Cucumbers
Eggplant | Okra
Sweet & Bell Peppers
Red & Yellow Onions
Chili’s

Farm Updates

It's been quite a season so far, despite facing one of the longest droughts we've experienced as growers and relentless heat indexes. But here we are—on the other side, exhausted and a little wiser.

But certainly not hungry! Thanks to our amazing crew, we've still managed to pull 40,000 pounds of food from our fields this season, and we're still going strong! So let’s stock up on summer while it’s here and make way for fall—because it’s on its way.

Before it does, we’re going to hold on tight to things like this last round of cucumbers and keep harvesting the fruits that the pepper and eggplant plants continue to produce.

Our high tunnel tomatoes will have one last showing this week as we prepare the tunnel for its next crops. These tomatoes were such a treat back in early June, ripening 2-3 weeks before our first field tomatoes.

They've been equally valuable over the past two weeks as we've waited for cooler nights to stop confusing the many green tomatoes in our final field. We hope the warmer nights we’re having now will encourage them to ripen faster. Still, while they take their time, we’re all very happy they’re there and look forward to more weeks of tomatoes ahead. By the end of this month, we should see summer start to fade, making way for some cool-season gems like our beloved salad greens and unique root crops. And look at how large our Chinese cabbages are already below!

U-pick

U-pick Hours: Monday- Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays

  1. The larger annual herb and flower field (Also referred to as Field G2)-
    Make use of this field while it is still here this week, it being flagged to prepare for cover crop!
    Basil: Italian (regular),
    Thai Basil (    purple flowers)
    Holy Basil (    Light white/purple flowers)
    Cut Flowers

  2. Directly in Herb Garden next to CSA pick-up
    Starting from the first oval brick bed nearest the picnic table, these herbs are ready to pick- Please ask if you would like a demo on how to cut best:

  • Parsley

  • Oregano

  • Thyme

  • Mint

  • Rosemary

Any flowers you see are up for grabs, just be mindful that we are a community sharing this space and opportunity.

More from the Farm

Grass-Fed Beef and Lamb cuts & Honey
Available now while supplies last

Walk-ins during pick-up are welcomed!!!
We accept cash or credit card

Remote Shareholders: Have your pre-orders delivered to your next CSA pick-up! Select your CSA site at checkout to request, and we will reach out to confirm via email.

-The Clagett Crew
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing us at Clagettfarm@cbf.org, or checking in with staff at pick-up!

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