More Rain... and first CSA Distribution Week

It is official - we're getting tired of the rain on the farm. We don't want to say that too often or too loud as we really don't want MN (Mother Nature) to decide we shouldn't get rain until September at this point either. However, it has been very difficult to get anything done on the farm that has to do with our crops.

Case 1: Lettuce
We have trays and trays of lettuce that has been started. They need to go in the ground so they can form full heads and become tasty treats for everyone in the CSA, etc. If the soil is too wet, we can't make the transplant 'bed' - and it is very difficult to plant them when it is this damp.

Case 2: Eggplant
This is a microcosm of something else. We pushed and got all of the sweet peppers and many of the eggplant in prior to this batch of rainy days. We had a short window where we could actually till and then plant and we took advantage - putting in about 600 plants in short order (just T & R). But, there are still hot peppers and some eggplant to go in. This AM, we went and 'mudded' in 55 more eggplant as the rain started again. It wasn't pleasant - but it got done. It shows how quickly we can get things done - but we need just a bit of a break in the weather to do it.

Case 3: Weeds
The weather is perfect for weeds right now - and not perfect for weed removal. We really do need a few dry days to have a chance here!

and..

CSA Week #1 begins with the farm pickup group on Monday June 14. Then the Waverly Farmers' Market group Tuesday and the Roots Market group on Thursday. The Spring dry and then wet weather has conspired to cause some issues with the early season produce - but we'll give it a go - it always seems to work out.

Remember - we are distributing each week on your given date, time and location unless we send out a note stating otherwise. If it is raining - we're still there with YOUR food.