June 25 - 29
The Cukes Have Landed!
We are excited to announce that this week's harvest brings an array of vibrant and delicious vegetables perfect for your summer meals. The cukes have landed, and they're not alone! Here's what you can expect this week.
Summer hours are Tuesday - Saturday. Summer Farm Share pick up Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 5, with an extra bonus hour on Fridays 10 - 6!
This week's Summer Farm Share - Among the many options available below, you choose eight (8):
Grown at White Barn Farm:
Bunches
Beets - all colors (limit 1)
Scallions
Fresh Onions (limit 1)
Bok Choy
White Salad Turnips (limit 1)
Collards
Kohlrabi
Herbs - assorted
Bags
Super Salad Mix
Spicy Salad Mix
Arugula
Garlic Scapes
Heads
Cabbage - Napa, Gnome, Savoy
Lettuce
Frisee
Escarole
Fennel
Pints
Sugar Snap Peas
By the Pound
Cucumbers - Try our newest variety, Unagi. Known as the cucumber we didn't know we needed, but now can't live without. Unagi are glossy, spineless cukes with tiny seed cavities, crisp texture, and excellent flavor.
Streamlined Pickup Process for Convenience
To enhance your Farm Share experience, we've implemented new pickup procedures to ensure a smooth and efficient process. You will pick up under the tent. Items that are part of the Farm Share will be marked with a star sign and you can shop them directly from the Farmstand. Members are kindly asked to bring their selections to the cash register. Our dedicated staff will be on hand to record your choices. This change in approach will allow us a better understanding of what our Farm Share members truly want in each seasons' share. That info will help us to plan next year's plantings to better align with our members!
Egg Share: Lilac Hedge Farms Dozen
Mushroom Share: Crimini Mushrooms
This week's mushroom recipe: Rustic Mushroom Marsala Fettucine
Important note: In the summer we will be open Tuesday - Saturday BUT Mushrooms are delivered on Wednesday mornings. Mushroom pick up is Wednesday - Saturday and will remain so all year.
To help you make the most of these fresh and nutritious veggies, we're sharing a fantastic recipe that highlights the best of this week’s bounty. Recipe Ideas: Lettuce Wraps with Bok Choy, Radish and Sugar Snap Peas, Rainbow Beet and Radish Salad with Fennel and Arugula, Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with Garlic Scapes and Sugar Snap Peas
CSA sale this week:
10% off the Mi Tierra tortilla chips - A Staff favorite!
Upcoming dates to remember:
Summer Farm Share starts, Wednesday June 11
Watermelon Wobbler, 5K Trail Race, Saturday August 17
Pumpkin Pacer, 5K Trail Race, Saturday October 26
Harvestween, Saturday October 26
Storage Tips
Greens and Herbs: Store best in your refrigerator. Keep in a closed plastic bag. If ever feeling overwhelmed by greens, pop a bag in your freezer! They can be used frozen in smoothies or into anything you are going to cook like soups or stews.
Onions: Store onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Maintain storage temperature of 45-55°F. Do not wrap onions in plastic or store in plastic bags. A lack of air circulation will reduce shelf life.
Potatoes: Should be stored in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. A temperature range of 45-50°F is ideal. Avoid storing them near onions, as both release gases that can accelerate spoilage.
Root Vegetables: Wrap unpeeled and unwashed in a dry paper towel, and store them in an airtight food storage container or bag. Store in the coolest part of your refrigerator.
Sweet Potatoes: These will keep well on your counter for at least a week. For longer term storage, keep your sweet potatoes in a paper bag or basket in a kitchen cabinet, pantry, or basement. Choose a cabinet that's not near the heat of your oven. A spot closer to the floor will be cooler. Sweet potatoes prefer a temperature between 50 and 60 degrees.
Pick up Procedures for the Spring Farm Share
Pick up in our Farmstand Tent located at 431 South St, Wrentham, MA.
Come any time the Farmstand is open Wednesday - Saturday 10 - 5.
Choose 6 items out of the list.
You can choose multiples of an item unless otherwise noted.
Please consider bringing your own bags or boxes.
Bring items to the register for the Farmstand Staff to check you off and record your choices.
All items on the list will not necessarily be available at all times in the week. We will always have a great variety for you to choose from
Pick up is Wednesday - Saturday: 10 - 5
Thank you so much for support!