Harvesting Watermelons and Planting Striped Armenian Cucumbers
We are excited to share that watermelons are back in season at the Farm Stand! We can personally attest to how sweet and delicious this batch is and can’t wait for you to try one. We have both personal size (“icebox”) and full size melons available for you. Since watermelon season tends to go by fairly quickly, we highly encourage you to stop by the coolers soon so you can snag one. Aside from snacking on chilled wedges of watermelon, they’re especially delicious in a salad along with cucumber, feta, mint, and lime. Or, you can use them to make a batch of agua fresca (recipe here).
We just planted a round of striped Armenian cucumbers and are excited to see them eventually make their way into season in August. This particular variety has not been grown on the farm since 2021 so we are incredibly excited for it to make its return! Though they’re called a cucumber and look like one, striped Armenians are technically a melon. They have thin skin and a mild taste that is a cross between a cucumber and an unsweet melon along with distinctive dark and light green stripes. You can see a preview of what they will look like below!
Summer has arrived which means the variety at the Farm Stand won’t change too drastically over the next couple of months with the exception of major weather events. You can expect to see a small handful of new things making their way into season like Korean melons and Armenian cucumbers, but overall our core summer crops like eggplant, okra, long beans, and peppers will remain the same. While we still have tomatoes available, their production is slowing down so we highly recommend stopping by and enjoying them while you can. Our Grab-and-Go coolers are available to you 24/7 while our Saturday Farm Stand is open every Saturday from 9am-noon.
In Season at the Farm Stand: Cantaloupe, Watermelon, Long Beans, Okra, Eggplant, Cherry and Slicing Tomatoes, Zucchini, Jalapenos, Bell Peppers, Shishito Peppers, Poblano Peppers, Cornito Peppers, Lunchbox Peppers, Baby Butternuts, Carrots, Basil, and Flower Bouquets and Stems
