crop report

What’s new? Chefs, be on the lookout for Persian Anise Basil, Opal Basil, heirloom Lettuce Leaf Basil, Green and Purple Shiso, Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, Romanesco Cauliflower, Uchiki Kuri Winter Squash, Elephant garlic, and more heirloom tomatoes. In addition, we are getting a jump on spring production with haricot verts and are experimenting with sprouts (radish and mung bean) and micro greens (kale,chard, arugula, and purple mustards).
LETTUCE: We have re-established par amounts returning to our original method of production (direct seed- no plugs). Hydroponic greens are no longer available.

CABBAGE: we have re- established production in a manner that suits the farms needs. Many, many crop items are cabbages (Brassicas), like arugula, rutabaga, kohlrabi, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, diakon, watermelon, and head varieties; we have to put a limit on them for the sake of soil fertility, crop rotations, and natural pest control.

SPINACH: Fine.

ARUGULA: Fine.

CHARD: Fine.
ONIONS: We got Leeks and Maui Onions back in production, they will take another month or so before they are mature enough to harvest. Elephant garlic on the way too. We have been limiting production due to long maturation times (ties up too much space for too long) and because they draw the aphids. Like cabbages, for the health and overall benefit of the gardens, it’s best to limit our production to a fair degree.

FENNEL: Fine.

BEETS: Fine.

RADISH: Fine...ditto foe Kohlrabi and Rutabaga. For Diakon, we are still tying to gauge restaurant usage to know how much to cultivate.

CARROTS: Fine.

CHAYOTE: They are on hold while new plantings (with custom trellising) takes hold.

CILANTRO: Fine.

BASIL: We are now trying Persian Anise and heirloom Lettuce Basil.

ALL HERBS: going with Italian Flat Leaf and Shiso in the greenhouses.

CITRUS: The visitors have fleeced all the Buddha’s Hand fruit.

STONEFRUIT: Dormant and being pruned.

COFFEE TREES: Bring em on.

PEAS: Ongoing, and we have established year round production.

EGGPLANT: We have a small amount that have over wintered.

TOMATO: Next generation is starting to fruit.

PEPPERS: The Poblanos and Hot Lemon did not over winter.

FLOWERS: It’s wildflower season! Great for attracting beneficials!