Korean Melons Back in Season!
We are happy to report that Korean melons are back in season at the Farm Stand! These oblong yellow melons are a summer favorite on the farm. There’s nothing more refreshing after a hot day than an ice-cold wedge of melon! There’s no need to peel these melons as they have a very thin, edible skin. We recommend using them to make a batch of agua fresca to keep cool. Try this recipe as a guide and sub Korean melons for the cantaloupe that is called for. Or, try adding them to your next smoothie.
During the hot summer months, we intentionally streamline our footprint by planting cover crops and placing tarps on sections of the farm to help with weed control. The use of clear tarps is called solarization. These tarps help trap solar heat and raise the temperature of the soil which kills weeds as well as harmful insects. The use of opaque black tarps is called occultation and works by blocking out light in order to prevent weeds from photosynthesizing. This eventually kills the weeds as well. Both of these methods are not only less time consuming than hand weeding, they’re a common no-till, organic method.
In Season at the Farm Stand: Korean Melons, Okra, Eggplant, Zucchini, Jalapenos, Bell Peppers, Shishito Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Basil, and Flower Bouquets and Stems
