Harvesting Swiss Chard and Seeding the High Tunnel
Have you had a chance to try any of our Swiss chard yet? We’re growing a mix of different varieties which means each bunch has a rainbow of different colored stems! This leafy green is a great sub for spinach as the leaves have a similar flavor and are in the same family. Both the tender leaves and crunchy stems can be used in recipes. For an easy side dish, saute chopped Swiss chard stems and garlic in olive oil until the stems are tender, then add the chopped leaves and cook until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper and a sprinkle of grated parmesan.
We are planting seeds in the last 3 empty beds in the high tunnel this week. We will be seeding additional rounds of carrots, arugula, radishes, and turnips along with some spinach. Once these seeds are in the ground, the high tunnel will be fully planted! Since we’ve been planting a lot of quicker growing crops in the high tunnel, we’ve been able to regularly harvest delicious veggies like turnips and radishes.
Our carrots in the high tunnel are coming along nicely but they aren’t quite ready for harvesting. We’re hopeful that we will be able to make the first harvest within the next 2-3 weeks! Since carrots are a community favorite, we like to plant several successions of them throughout the cooler growing seasons. This allows us to lengthen the amount of time they’re available for you and helps lessen or eliminate any gaps in their availability.
In Season: Broccoli, Cilantro, Dill, Collard Greens, Cauliflower (limited), Curly Kale, Red Russian Kale, Tuscan Kale, Bok Choy, Lettuce Heads, Swiss Chard, Arugula, Hakurei Turnips, Amara Mustard Greens, Wasabina Mustard Greens, Radishes, Spring Onions, Lunchbox Peppers, and Bell Peppers
