Weekly Share July 17th – 23rd
Romano Green Beans
Busy week! It’s Brian’s Birthday this week; which usually marks the busiest part of our season as we begin really intense weekly harvests of all the summer crops and when they are ready, 2-3 times per week, we have to get them out of the field, or they split, get tough, get eaten, and most importantly slow down future flower and hence fruit production. In addition mid July is when we are bulk harvesting and storing potatoes, beets, and carrots, while also getting all the cured onions and garlic out of the barn and into long term storage. The greenhouse is getting full with seedlings for the fall and winter and in these uninviting conditions, they need lots of attention and care to grow strong. We are also racing to get our crop fields in condition for fall plantings that will begin in two weeks, while managing current summer crops; which include trellising and tying, pest control, weeding, and more. Most importantly we are watering non-stop in an effort to get the plants enough water in these hot and humid conditions. Right now the farm is so dry, the ground radiates heat from late morning till after the sun goes down. In addition to all the regular happenings, we are counting the days until we get our new well dug and can begin implementing our new irrigation system; which should happen in about a month. This could change many things for the better as it will mean we can get our plants significantly more water, hopefully what they need to thrive, not just survive, with a lot less labor on our end. Making our farm a little bit more manageable.
Romano Beans with Red Onion, Oil & Vinegar –recipe from Kitchen Garden Farm
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