Week 19 of 26: Fall is officially here!

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 Heads
Kale | Collards
Romaine Lettuce | Salad Greens
Tomatoes
Eggplant | Okra | Chili’s
Bell Peppers
Yellow Onions
Hakurei Turnips | Radish Medley

Farm Updates

As we enter the last week of September and the first official week of fall, we are excited to still see one of the best overlaps of the season with both summer and cool-season crops coming in from the fields. These cool-season crops are loving these cool dewy fall mornings, and the rain this week has been a nice bonus. Especially as went to plant our cover crop seed! This rain will allow those seeds to germinate nicely to make a nice lush cover to keep our topsoil right where we want it and to give a nice bonus of organic matter to our fields come spring when they will be reincorporated.

Having tomatoes at this point in the season is also especially exciting, though they are ripening more slowly and facing more pressure from caterpillars and other critters. We expect to see them decline after this week, so please savor the ripe tomatoes while they last just a bit longer.

As we ease into October next week, the first frost will be on our minds, as summer crops won't survive the chill. So we will be on the lookout, especially past the mid-way point. But as they know what is coming with these cooler nights- our eggplant peppers and okra are slowing down. We expect to still see them around a couple more weeks.

Over the next six weeks, you can expect to see a bit more of summer, more greens, from salad-size leaves to cabbage varieties, along with roots like carrots and rutabagas, and of course, sweet potatoes coming in those final weeks!

Keep the shares coming through the Winter Season!

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

Shares are selling fast…….

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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