Hellgate CSA Blog - Astoria, NY

Here is the share information for July 1, 2008:

Veggie Share
beets
mizuna
lettuce
sugar snap peas
sorrel

Fruit Share
strawberries
cherries

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Jerusalem Artichokes:  Native to America

Jerusalem artichoke is a native North American tuber and it has been a staple food in the diet of North American Indians for centuries. They are neither from Jerusalem nor are they artichokes.  They are actually related to the sunflower family.  The name “Jerusalem” is derived from the Italian word girasole, meaning “sunflower” and they are sometimes called “sunchokes”.  The vegetable has a sweet, nutty flavor and crisp texture.

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Welcome back!

Our CSA season is beginning. Our crops in the field are in full swing. We have had a cold May - very rainy with many cold nights, so our plantings have been delayed somewhat. This will effect crops all summer, as harvest will be delayed one or two weeks. Our early lettuce is ready with about 15 varieties planted. We will have plenty of radishes - red, French Breakfast, purple, and Easter Egg mix are all planted. Peppercress, a spicy salad herb, will be on our first week’s menu. There will be strawberries as well! Our strawberry crop looks wonderful at this time, and as long as there is no extended rainy weather, it should be a good year for them and us.

Our spring farm tour/strawberry picking is happening Saturday, June 21, with several walking tours throughout the day. More on this next time.

Organically yours,

Farmer Bill

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Share for June 10, 2008

Veggie Share
strawberries
curly peppercress
jerusalem artichokes
spring onions
lettuce

Herb Share
flowering sage
oregano

Note: Fruit Shares start June 24

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The LIC CSA is still accepting members! Their next distribution is June 9th from 4pm-7pm at the Jacob A Riis Neighborhood Settlement located at 10-25 41st Ave. LIC, NY 11101. Distribution day is every Monday from June 2- Oct 27 at the above address.

They have 23 full shares still available and are offering full and half shares.

no website yet but info can be found on local harvest website:

http://www.localharvest.org/csa/M21439

For more information, contact Danielle at dseidita@hungeractionnys.org

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