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
Green Onions
Beets
Arugula | Tokyo Bekana
Kohlrabi | Radishes
Fennel
Cucumbers
Lettuce Heads
Kale | Collards | Swiss Chard
Summer Squash
Farm Updates
Week 5 is here, and we're really starting to feel the season shift. The weather's warming up, and the rain is becoming a distant memory. Our high-tunnel cucumbers are saying their goodbyes, but no worries—our pickling cucumbers are stepping up right on time. And while all things can be pickled, this type is the perfect candidate! With its petite uniform sizing and amazing crunch.
Take a look around the benches, and you'll spot some crops making their exit while heat-loving newcomers take center stage. The lettuce has been the first to slow down, and this week it's seriously the last time—it's going to start getting that strong, bitter taste from the heat. But fear not, we've got other salad greens ready to keep us going through the end of Spring.
Spring is hanging on for just 9 more days, with the summer equinox rolling in on June 20. Between now and mid-July, get ready for the biggest transition yet! Before Spring says farewell, we're aiming to bring along with the greens, more rounds of beets, a new cabbage variety, and a fresh batch of carrots to keep things exciting. And let us not forget about our early summer squash.
With this week included, we've got 3 more weeks until we take a break for the Fourth of July for the entire week. When we come back, get excited for more summer favorites to start hitting the benches. We will keep reminding you all as this week gets closer.
Please also note, that as share sizes increase note you can leave what you feel you will not use as we do donate all remaining produce each week to local food pantries with our Capital Area Food Bank Partners and the PG Food Rescue. Did you know we also make sure to harvest extra to donate about 30% or more of our harvest throughout the season? Last season we totaled 25,000 pounds, and so far this season we are at 2550 pounds!
U-pick
U-pick Hours: Monday- Saturday 9:00=6:00p.m. Closed Sundays
Strawberries
We are hoping everyone can grab a small container’s worth easily while they are here to leave this opportunity for all to experience.
This field is directly in front of the small parking lot you have used these first few weeks to get your shares at the farm. For our remote locations, you will want to find yourself parked by the CSA pick-up & Farm Store.
It will be inside the large fence right in front of you and to your left, you will see a large gate, and to the right, we also have in the corner- another person-sized gate.
You may use either gate but we do ask if you are the last from the field, please shut the gates behind you to keep the deer out. We also ask that you do not drive into the fields.
The strawberries are at the farther side, or at the bottom of the field. You will see the future U-pick tomatoes as you walk down. We will have red signs to lead the way.
We ask that you do not drive into the fields.The larger annual herb and flower field (Also referred to as Field G2)
First row opening up in this field, Parsley!
This is all located on the black landscape fabric you may have noticed expanding over the last week or so across the larger parking lot with the mulch piles that are now shrinking in size, making room for closer parking.When you cut just be mindful to leave enough for the plant to regrow. For parsley this cutting spot will be a bit lower than the herbs we have seen so far. Let us know if you want a cutting demo!
The whole field is now seeded and planted so be mindful where you step!
Try to walk on the aisles on the fabric. And for now, avoid the bare soil on the far side will later hold our first batch of sunflowers, tithonia, and zinnias. Watch this field start to come to life with not just colorful blooms but all our favorite native pollinators.
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:
Oregano
Thyme
Calendula Flowers (edible)
Lemon Balm
Mint
Sorrel
Rosemary - go easy; they are still young plants, but a few snips would help them bush out more fresh tips!
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
Our Bulk Beef is coming back this weekend!!!
Pick-up is right on time for Father’s Day- load up on the savings of quality cuts for the grill!
Even the 25 pound packs come with a variety of steaks from sirloins, t-bones, and ribsteaks
Dry- aged for 21 days. and vacuumed sealed and frozen fresh by Bowman’s Butcher-shop.
Act quickly while supplies last this summer
While it is undergoing some renovations, the farm store is open during all Clagett CSA pick-ups for walk-in purchases with cash/credit card and for pre-order pick-ups
Remote Shareholder’s: Have your pre-order’s 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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