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Archives for July 2008

More carrots

Tue, Jul 22, 2008 6 Comments

More carrots

Wouldn't DREAM of starting carrots without the  burlap method now. Maria and Lynn remove burlap from the third planting of the season, using the fold and fold again approach rather than rolling it up... … [Read more...] about More carrots

Topics: Fieldwork, People, Seed starting, Veggies Tags: burlap, carrot, Lynn, Summer

Summer days

Mon, Jul 21, 2008 4 Comments

Summer days

For a the better part of most days for the last couple of months, this, the return view from dropping off Monday CSA shares, has been the Weather. Cloud and rain. There are occasional sunny days. I haven't been keeping accurate count, but that can't be far off. We've several … [Read more...] about Summer days

Topics: Veggies, Weather Tags: pond, rain, Summer, watering

Backstage at the farmers’ market: harvest bins

Sat, Jul 19, 2008 5 Comments

Backstage at the farmers’ market: harvest bins

Rubbermaid storage bins are the main harvest containers again this season (I suppose that's a plug for Rubbermaid, unintended, it just seems like they're the only company in the plastic storage bin market!). They're inexpensive (around $8 each), hold a little over a bushel, and … [Read more...] about Backstage at the farmers’ market: harvest bins

Topics: Harvest, Market & Stand, Tools, Veggies Tags: books, marketing, post-harvest, Summer

Harvest wet work

Fri, Jul 18, 2008 3 Comments

Harvest wet work

Yet another in this summer's series of wet and gray afternoons, the weather blending perfectly with the wet work of rinsing and sorting muddy root crops. Instant efficient team chemistry between Rachel and Mel, both doing post-harvest here for the first time. (Above, carrots, … [Read more...] about Harvest wet work

Topics: Harvest, People, Veggies Tags: beet, carrot, post-harvest, rinsing, screen table, Summer

Last of the season’s brassicas

Thu, Jul 17, 2008 5 Comments

Last of the season’s brassicas

These brassica seedlings—broccoli, cauliflower, kale, early-maturing cabbage—were started a week ago, way late by any planting guide standard for our region, but I'm going by the reality of our recent crazy weather. Last year's "late" cabbage family seedlings did just fine, so … [Read more...] about Last of the season’s brassicas

Topics: Farm lab (research!), Seed starting, Veggies, Weather Tags: brassicas, cabbage, cauliflower, fall crops, kale, seedlings, Summer

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