Clockwise from Top Left: Sweet Salad Turnips, Turnip Greens, Stir-Fry Mix, Green Shallots, Spicy Salad Mustard (Large Shares only), Arugula, Miners’ Lettuce, Green Garlic, Sorrel (Large Shares only)
THIS WEEK’S SUBSCRIBER MENU:
• Salad Turnips
• Green Shallots (use like Green Onions or Spring Onions)
• Green Garlic
• Arugula
• Miners’ Lettuce
• Stir-Fry Greens Mix (not in Mini Shares)
• Spicy Salad Mustard (Large Shares only)
• Sorrel (Large Shares only)
COMING SOON: Spinach, Radishes, Pea Shoots, Lettuces
This succulent spring gem is fondly known as Winter Purslane, but it’s not related to the summer Purslane. I like it simply dressed with a light vinaigrette. It’s crunchy and juicy and holds us over until lettuce comes along.
Unfortunately, just as we’re all figuring out the new CSA system, and getting the bugs worked out (so to speak), I’m going to have to pause the packaging for a bit. We’ve reached that awkward stage between spring and summer, where the overwintered and February-planted crops are finished and the April planted crops are still too small to harvest. I call it the Spring Slump.
I whizzed up a quick batch of pesto this week with a few stems of Green Garlic and two bunches of Arugula. Stuffed it in the food processor with some olive oil and salt and pepper. Great as a dip or as pesto.
Rest assured though, SO MUCH goodness will be coming. We’ve been busy planting and cultivating and, even irrigating already. There is going to be plenty of food once we get over this slump.
Baby Cauliflower! I planted seeds for these in July, and put the plants outside in early September. 7 months later, we have these!
Lettuce is coming soon!
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