It was an excellent first harvest of delicata squash to say the least! We take these bins and stack them in our "tomato room" and keep air circulating on them. Our tomato room is just an air conditioned room that we keep around 70 degrees all the time. If you aren't familiar the delicata squash yet then you are for a treat. They have a thin skin on them when compared to butternut or acorn squash, which is great because you don't have to peel them. Simply cut in half long ways, remove seeds and you can roast them in the oven with olive oil, salt, and pepper and they are delicious. We have one more week before we plant our fall tomatoes and I am hoping that they can handle the heat wave. I was excited this morning on my way into work to see 69 degrees, I know that is kinda crazy to say but it was a little cooler this morning!
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Farm Happenings for July 27, 2023
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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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