Something that we all must experience this time of year is that inevitable feeling of looking back over the past couple of months and asking one’s self”where did the Summer go?” Unfortunately this is a bit of a rhetorical question, that carries with it some heavy emotions. That inherent sadness that comes with the end of Summer as if some instinctual part of human nature or perhaps just a hearkening back to that days of youth, when September loomed around the corner shattering any dreams of an endless Summer. And though as farmers in the heat of the season we are fondly thinking of the cooler days to come, we still find our selves wide eyed and wiping a tear away as we look back on the season and all that was and could have been.
However, as we all very well know, time and the harvest wait for no one. So as much as we as four season growers love to exist with with one foot in both seasons, as the day light fades our footsteps shift forward and Summer growing must again become a thing of fireside dreams. So as you could imagine it is go go go on all things Fall, the cucumbers, squash, tomatoes and other hot weather seeds are being put away for the year and replaced with things like spinach and claytonia. With around 15 high tunnels under our management we must now begin the difficult decision of when to pull the Summer crops and begin to convert said tunnels back to Winter growing mode. The first couple of choices will be easy, the early cubrit and tomato tunnels planted back in April have certainly run their course. After that it will get a bit tougher to chose. Is it tomatoes, peppers or eggplant that are next on the chopping block? Luckily as the nights get cooler and longer the urgency to plant will make those choices easier each day.
Of course Summer in and of itself is not over for nearly a month and the main season bounty will continue to roll in. We are continuing the tomato sales from last week, so if you missed out or just want more tomatoes you are in luck. In addition to these sales if anyone is interested in purchasing “2nds tomatoes” for any even lower per pound price feel free to reach out. Now it hasn’t been just an abundant Summer harvest wise, it too has certainly been an abundant Summer of Good Food People at all of the markets and we couldn’t be more honored to grow for you. Yesterday in fact was the first really rainy market of the season and in spite of the downpours many of you champions of Good Food still came out to show your love and support. Which we are especially grateful for on bad weather days. Luckily this week is looking to be a beautiful one and heck before the Fall routine gets into full swing, come to the markets and embrace Summer’s last days.
Have a Great Week