Looks like the rain is going to slack off enough for us to get back into the fields this week. This wet weather pattern is a first of its kind situation for the growers around here.
We're all singing the blues and wondering if there is anyway to get into a water-logged field to mud plants in. Mud is one thing, but mud gullies that wash away plant stock are a whole other issue. So far, we have about 800 red cabbage due to be harvested mid-July, 1000 head of romaine with a harvest date in early June and 125 feet of green onions, transplanted into the fields. We are about a month behind. Usually, we have 70 percent of the farm planted by now. I'm predicting the first 2 weeks of produce pick ups are going to be lean but after that if the rain holds back and let us plant, we should be on track. Time will tell.
We are harvesting spinach now from an early fall planting last year. It's being sold in the Feed Barn in one pound packages for $4.00. Every once in a while through the week we also have asparagus, purple and green. It's so juicy and yummy it doesn't stay in the store long.
We are taking orders for fryer chicken. I don't have a processing date yet but it should be close to May 26. This is open to anyone CSA members or not. Stop in to the Feed Barn, call (779-6409) or e-mail (jrosselot2@cinci.rr.com) me to place your order.
Our inventory of organic lawn and garden fertilizer, Revita 8-3-3, Revita 3-3-3, and Revita PlantPro is stocked up in The Feed Barn. This product will feed your soil and give you bragging rights.
Please make my job easier and send me some questions. If you're wondering about something- somebody else is probably wondering too.
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My garden prep is way behind due to soggy ground, too. I can't imagine the anxiety of waiting for a whole farm to dry out.
If you need man/woman power to help get things in the ground when the time is right, make a post. I know I'll help out, and I'm sure others will too.
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