Fresh From the Farm (May 22)
It's been a dreary, rainy week - but that's not really news, is it? Beginning mid-February, it's a non-stop juggle until about the first of June growing bedding plants for sale and transplants for the fields. The rain came at a good time for this farmer. Nearly all the bedding plants are ready to go, the greenhouses have been planted to summer crops, and the soil was too wet to work. Only one chore left - housework! The young farmers joined in, albeit reluctantly, and helped to accomplish some much-needed tasks.
One of the crops we grow a lot of transplants for are the Asian greens. That's really a broad category. It gets even broader when realizing many greens are known by more than one name. Last year, a customer requested Ching Chang Bok Choy, but it's also known as Shanghai Pak Choi. This particular variety is a baby pac choi. The heads a
re about 6 inches tall with green stems and darker green leaves (not on the ball with photos.) It's ready this week. If you've been looking for a baby variety, check us out this week. We'll also have Joi Choi, Mizuna, Komatsuna, Kale (curled and black palm), Romaine Lettuce, Green Garlic, fresh herbs, and lots and lots of bedding plants. One of our family's favorite ways to eat any of the Asian Greens is in our Farmers Market Greens in Shitake-Ginger Sauce.
How about the grass-fed beef? Have you tried it yet? Fire up the grill for some burgers. Our Grass-fed Black Angus beef is naturally low in fat. Be sure to ask for cooking instructions, as it's very easy to overcook grass-fed meats.
We look forward to seeing you either at the Farm Stand or at Oxford Farmers Market Uptown this week. Are you on facebook? Why not become a Fan of Salem Road Farms?
Thank you so much for your continue support.
Brent & Suzie Marcum
Salem Road Farms
P.S. Young Farmer A turns 14(!) this week. If you see him at the market, wish him a Happy Birthday.