Week 18 of 26: The Salad greens and roots keep coming

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
Tomatoes
Chinese Cabbage
Daikon & Watermelon Radishes
Arugula | Spicy Mix | Tokyo Bekana
Eggplant | Okra | Chili’s
Bell Peppers
Yellow Onions

Farm Updates

This week, we're featuring Root Medleys, with the purple daikon bringing with it two new varieties that are ready for harvest: the white daikon radishes and the vibrant red watermelon radishes.

The rain earlier this week, especially overnight on Monday, was a welcome relief. All the greens are thriving, especially the newer plantings. However, we’re holding off on harvesting kale and collards for one more week to give them time to size up, as fall regrowth can be a bit slower so we want to be sure they keep coming once we start. But rest assured once we start they usually hang around until the final week and even taste better after a light frost.

In the high tunnels, the tomatoes are enjoying the warm and dry conditions, with the rolled-up sides keeping them comfortable. They will be making an appearance still this week, along with the remaining field tomatoes, which are ripening, albeit at a slower but steady pace.

While most summer crops are winding down, some, like the chilies, are still going strong. It’s a great time to visit the farm for U-pick if you’re looking to make hot sauce or chili powder. And for those who’ve been waiting for large stuffing peppers, the poblanos have finally come into their own and will notice they have grown in size this week.

We’ve also got an impressive bounty of lettuce coming up, so stay tuned for that!

Keep the shares coming through the Winter Season!

Check out our next season’s offerings with shares starting back up in December

U-pick

U-pick Hours: Monday- Saturday 9:00-6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays
Please note you can drive around the gates if closed by continuing straight towards the Residence and then turning left at the corner of the fence to head back towards the 3 large barns

  1. Cherry Tomatoes

  2. Chili peppers - Located in the large field just as you enter the farm to the right just as you pass the large gate we will have the red signs (next to older tomato field)
    Jalapenos
    Shishito
    Cayenne
    Sweet Pimento

  3. 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 is being flagged to prepare for the cover crop.

    Thai Basil (    purple flowers)
    Holy Basil (    Light white/purple flowers)
    Cut Flowers

  4. 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

Bulk Beef Pre-Orders Available Now!!!
Expected back by November 1

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

-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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