First,
about rotting potatoes. Unfortunately, a fifth of the potatoes are
decaying, and a percentage of those go through the harvest undetected.
Please understand we're trying to catch the
bad ones before they get to you but we're not always successful. The
same can be said of the peppers, which are at their peak harvest right
now, and don't
appreciate sitting on wet ground...
News from the field:
Despite
the challenging conditions we're presented with at harvest, we did
manage to start spreading compost this week, preparing ground to be
cover cropped with rye ahead of the
coming winter. Spreading compost with the manure spreader is a spring
and fall activity at the farm, the aim of which is to improve the tilth
and fertility of our soils. Our compost is made by mixing horse manure,
cow manure, sawdust, and old hay, and letting it cure over time. Well
made, it's both earthworm food and plant food. We've included a picture
of muck spreading this week.
Here's an approximation of your share:
celeriac
potatoes
carrots
onions
beets
garlic
leeks
winter squash
kale
peppers
hot peppers
Enjoy!
Dan and Tracy
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