May 12, 2024
Back and Forth
by Farmer Derek

Now that we've returned to a more normal spring weather pattern with an 85-degree day followed by one with a high of 55 degrees and precipitation seemingly every-other day, we can at least suspend irrigating outdoor crops for the time being. After three weeks without any rain, we've been fortunate to receive some very delicate and drawn out precipitation events and not the inundating heavy rainfall we've become more accustomed to. We're right in the middle of the mad planting season and every week has a long list of crops that need to be planted, so fields that aren't too soggy are much appreciated right now. It's also the time of transitioning to summer season planting with beans, basil, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, tomatillos, and flowers all needing to find homes in the fields. Fortunately most of the crops have a place and a space ready for them and now we just need to find the time to get them in the ground in between rain events. Some aren't quite ready to be transplanted, but by the end of next week most will be in their final location to thrive and grow for a few months.

It's mid-May and we're on the cusp of peak weed season. Abundant moisture plus warm temperatures equals rapid weed seed germination and growth. Thus, workshift season commences! CSA members participating in workshifts is an integral component of successfully growing organic crops here and we greatly value your help in the fields (which is why we offer a discount on share prices if you work)! Look for anywhere from two to four workshifts scheduled each week, weather depending. Typically we host one on Sunday mornings, one on a weeknight, and a couple during weekdays. Log in and sign up through the calendar on our website. See you in the fields!