Figs are coming in! We have three varieties of fig trees on the farm, with a total of about 60-70 trees. The three varieties are Celeste(brown/common), LSU Gold(green), and LSU Purple. The celeste usually produce the most are also the popular variety. I can always remember having my mom and grandmothers fig preserves on biscuits when I was growing up, and helping them make it this time of year. We are starting to see the rain and heat take its toll on a few varieties, which is somewhat common every year but it has started early this year with the constant rain! We will keep pushing and try to deliver the best quality items we can so bare with us please.
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Farm Happenings for July 13, 2021
About the farm
Covey Rise Farms is located in Husser, LA just north of New Orleans in central Tangipahoa Parish and is part of the Covey Rise Sportsman's Retreat. The farm started growing vegetables on 10 acres in 2009 and has expanded to over 60 acres at present. The farm not only grows multiple varieties of over 30 types of vegetables, but in recent years has added fruit trees and flowers. Our produce is enjoyed at various types of restaurants in New Orleans and surrounding areas, from the finest restaurants to quaint neighborhood cafes and everything in between and by our local produce/CSA members.
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