Planting Eggplants and Tomatoes Fruiting
Salanova lettuce will be making its way into season very soon. Rather than harvesting the entire head, we harvest individual leaves in order to allow continued harvests. These leaves will be offered bagged similarly to our salad mix. Salanova lettuces (above) have a great crunch and hold up better to dressings more than a traditional salad mix. They pair well with a simple dressing made of lemon juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Look for it in the coolers in the next week or two!
The first succession of eggplants was planted in the field last week in preparation for late spring and early summer harvesting. This round includes three varieties that will suit different culinary needs. “Nigral” is an Italian type eggplant with a deep purplish black hue that is perfect for dishes like eggplant parmesan and caponata. “Aretussa” is an oblong white eggplant with thinner skin that makes it perfect for stir-frying and roasting. “Fairy Tale” is a purple and white miniature variety that works well in soups and curries.
We are excited to share that our field and tunnel tomatoes are setting blooms and fruit! Tomato flowers are self-pollinating which means they contain both the male and female parts necessary for pollination. Even though the flowers are capable of self-pollination, factors like wind and insects can help this process along. Now that we’re starting to see the first fruits on our plants, we’ll be eagerly watching their progress as they swell and eventually mature. We expect to begin harvesting the first cherry tomatoes within the next 3-4 weeks.
In Season at the Farm Stand: Scallions, Swiss Chard, Curly Kale, Dino Kale, Carrots, Beets, Salad Mix, and Green Butter Lettuce
