What’s in Season?

Here is a non-comprehensive list of things that we grow, and what time of year they are at their best. You can use this info for menu ideas,  to get an idea of what kinds of things will be in your CSA bag, or when you can expect to see your favorites at the farmers’ market:

Late Spring/Early Summer

ROOTS

Beets, Carrots, Leeks, Radish, Turnips, Fennel, Kohlrabi

HERBS/GARNISH

Chives, Thyme, Dill, Oregano, Mint, Nasturtium, Lavender

GREENS

Chard, Mesclun, Arugula, Spinach, Kale, Head lettuce, Sorrel, Chicory

OTHER VEG./FRUITS

Snap peas, Snow peas, Shell peas, Scallions, Chive buds, Lovage, Broccoli, Garlic Scapes

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Summer/Early Fall

ROOTS

Potatoes, Carrots, Beets, Onions, Garlic, Shallots, Fennel

HERBS/GARNISH

Chives, Thyme, Dill, Oregano, Mint, Nasturtium, Basil, Cilantro, Rosemary, Lemongrass

GREENS

Chard, Mesclun, Head Lettuce, Radicchio, Sorrel

OTHER VEG./FRUITS

Beans, Corn, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Peppers, Okra, Artichokes, Cauliflower, Cabbage, Melons, Tomatillos

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Fall

ROOTS

Potatoes, Carrots, Beets, Onions, Garlic, Shallots, Fennel, Sweet Potato, Leeks, Kohlrabi, Parsnips, Turnips, Rutabaga

HERBS/GARNISH

Chives, Thyme, Dill, Oregano, Rosemary, Sage, Lemongrass,

GREENS

Chard, Mesclun, Arugula, Spinach, Chicory, Sorrel, Asian Greens, Kale, Collards

OTHER VEG./FRUITS

Cauliflower, Cabbage, Broccoli

*For catering/menu planning: There are other ingredients we source locally but do not grow, mainly fruit. In the Spring, there are strawberries, raspberries, cherries, and blueberries. Summer brings blueberries, cherries, apricots, peaches, pears, apples, and melons. Fall ends with apples and pears.