Farm Happenings at Zilnicki Farms
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Farm Happenings at Zilnicki Farms

Farm Happenings for May 4, 2021

Posted on April 30th, 2021
Yup May is here already! The days are long this time of year and they fly by!  It's my favorite time of year, seeing all the tulips, daffodils, and other flowering bushes and trees show off their bright colors.  We are almost done planting all our potatoes, about 15 more acres to go. 1 read more »

Farm Happenings for April 27, 2021

Posted on April 23rd, 2021
Another week is in the books!  We got 5 acres of red potatoes planted, as well as 5 acres of 'superiors', which are an early white potato.  As long as mother nature cooperates, and the old equipment, we should finish up later in the week.   We have had a few cold windy nights th1 read more »

Farm Happenings for April 20, 2021

Posted on April 16th, 2021
Another week is in the books!  We have plowed some more fields, and prepped ground that will be where we plant our delicious tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants.  We will be planting potatoes this coming week, which will keep us very busy.  Long Island used to have over 30,000 acres of1 read more »

Farm Happenings for April 13, 2021

Posted on April 9th, 2021
Time is flying by for us on the farm and I'm sure it is for you as well! We have been blessed with some above average temps and we are taking advantage of it!  We planted our first sweet corn of the season this week! Yes.. my mouth watered thinking of fresh sweet corn!  Our greenhouses ar1 read more »

Farm Happenings for April 6, 2021

Posted on April 2nd, 2021
Happy Easter!! Yes its Easter already!  Mother nature is giving us a little chilly weather that has us on the edge of our seats.  Tonight's temps will touch 27 degrees F and plants don't like these temps.  We have our greenhouses buttoned up and recommend if you have bought any plant1 read more »