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Farm Happenings at Root 5 Farm
Powerhouse of Flavor and Nutrients
"Zippity Pop!" That's what your mouth will say when you bite into a piece of our fresh ginger! This is one of the more unique crops we grow here at Root 5 Farm and you may be wondering: "Why does this ginger look different from the brown stuff I buy at the store?"
Because of our short growing1 read more »
Adapting our Eating Habits
We're especially excited about our broccoli this week! Recent growing conditions have been good and we're delighted to have a successful fall crop. It's a great time to order extra and stock up for the cold months ahead.
Broccoli is a particularly challenging crop to grow- it takes up a large area1 read more »
Adapting our Eating Habits
We're especially excited about our broccoli and broccolini this week! Recent growing conditions have been good and we're delighted to have a successful Fall crop. It's a great time to order some extra and stock up for the cold months ahead.
Broccoli is a particularly challenging crop to grow- it ta1 read more »
The Power of Kraut
September is coming to an end, which means we're gearing up for our version of Oktoberfest! We've been eagerly watching our kraut cabbages size up (they grow to be about 10lbs each!) and soon our certified kitchen space will be transformed into our annual kraut-making shred fest. Before we start, w1 read more »
Green Fruit
Local food has a way of deepening our roots to a place, of helping us belong more fully to the land we call home, and of being a guidepost to the seasons. The days are getting noticeably shorter and cooler so it's that bitter sweet time of year when we tear out all of our tomatoes so we can plant o1 read more »
In Between
It's not quite summer anymore, yet still not fall. I wish there was a name for this in between season, this exciting crossover time when there is such a wide variety of vegetables available. You'll find hearty roots and the first of the winter squash in your shares this week, but the sweet peppers,1 read more »
In Between
It's not quite summer anymore, yet still not fall. I wish there was a name for this in-between season, this exciting crossover time when there is such a wide variety of vegetables available - you'll find hearty roots and the first of the winter squash in your shares this week, but the sweet peppers1 read more »
Herbes Salées
For those torn between lamenting summer’s end and celebrating autumn’s approach, might we suggest eating a lot of chilled watermelon and stocking up on fresh herbs by making a batch of Herbes Salées this week? These are the crops of this moment.
Herbes Salées (or salted he1 read more »
In Celebration of Summer
For those torn between lamenting summer’s end and celebrating autumn’s approach, might we suggest eating a lot of chilled watermelon and stocking up on fresh herbs by making a batch of Herbes Salées this weekend? These are the crops of this moment.
Herbes Salées (or salted1 read more »
About the farm
Root 5 Farm is a certified organic vegetable farm located on 38 acres in Fairlee, Vermont, along the Connecticut River. The fertile river bottom soils provide a rich environment for growing over 100 different varieties of vegetables and herbs.
The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!
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The farm has been certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF) since 2006. We are dedicated to growing practices that use a holistic approach to soil fertility, pest control and plant and animal health. We build our soil through crop rotation and cover cropping. We're committed to a healthy workplace, environment, and community, and our products are infused with that attention. You’ll taste the difference!