2025 Harvest 10

Howdy folks and welcome to week 10 of your Tumbleweed CSA. We hope everyone has enjoyed this cooler weather. And for any of our CSA members living in Lyle, our prayers go out to you during this fire. We have family and friends who’ve been affect and the heart and soul of the Lyle community is really something special. Please reach out to us if you know anyone who’s been displaced and needs some veggies.

With all the being said, we’re here for another week of farm fresh goodness. And even though the weather has finally cooled down, our latest lettuce planting was affected by the heat a few weeks back and we can’t harvest enough from it so this week will be the first week without head lettuce or lettuce mix. We apologize as that’s something we strive to have in the boxes weekly. This week is lighter in the greens department but the beet greens and radish tops offer a lot of flavor and nutrition and make a great salad! Also, the radish salsa recipe below is killer and y’all should make it asap!

Happy cooking and eating everyone,

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew


Harvest 10

  1. Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols

  2. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  3. Parsley—This herb is an all-purpose pathogen-fighter; it keeps bacteria, parasites, and fungus at bay. It helps alkalize all systems in the body and includes important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, A, C, and K. It’s also a highly remineralizing food, especially for those low in trace minerals; parsley provides magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, selenium, iodine, and calcium. 

  4. Radishes—a rich source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. They have been studied and results confirm that they likely alter the way cancer cells reproduce so they may reduce cancer risk. They are full of fiber and for their tiny size contain a lot of health benefits. Remove the greens from these to help keep the roots crisp for storing.

  5. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  6. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  7. Garlic —the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

  8. Walla Walla Sweet Onions— Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

    Recipe Suggestions

Radish Salsa (this is SO GOOD!!!)

Tzatziki Chickpea Salad (this is fabulous!)

Mild White Chicken Zucchini Chili (this is the only soup you need to make all summer!)

Now for all of you CSA kiddos. Here are some of our family’s favorite kid inspired veggie recipes. Enjoy!

Beet Tzatziki (AKA the best dip ever!)

2025 Harvest 9

Howdy folks and welcome to week 9 of your CSA. We hope you had a nice weekend and are ready for another haul from the field. This week we’re happy to begin our outdoor carrot harvest (those first carrots were from the greenhouses) and debut our first harvest of cucumbers! Things are feeling like summer out here (the heat and all!) and despite some uncomfortably hot days working out here, we’re very pleased with what’s coming out of the ground and how well things look even with that quick spike in temperature. One of the trickiest parts about farming is not being in control of the weather or pests. And that’s why running a CSA is so important because we get the support from you all even during these tough times. I know folks aren’t always stoked with a ton of herbs or lettuce mix “again” but this is the reality of farming. We have to work with what we’ve got. The good news is that the boxes are always guaranteed to be jam packed with the healthiest, most nutritious greens and herbs you can find. More variety and tasty things are on the horizon. We hope ya’ll enjoy this week’s bounty. Happy cooking and eating everyone!

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew


Harvest 9

  1. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  2. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

  3. Rainbow Chard—this dark leafy green is high in antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and A and a healthy dose of magnesium (which many people are deficient in).

  4. Romaine Lettuce—It’s high in folate (if you’re suffering from allergies this season eat this green up!) It’s also a good source of copper and vitamins A, K and C.

  5. Salad Mix—These leafy greens are a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  6. Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.

  7. Turnips—Rich in vitamins and minerals turnips are high in antioxidants which help provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial effects, among other benefits. The greens boast a whole list of their own nutritional values but the biggest ones are that they’re high in vitamin A and calcium. Please remove the greens from the turnips and store them separately so the roots don’t get soft.

  8. Garlic —the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

  9. New Potatoes—Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks! These potatoes have not been cured yet so keep them in the fridge and eat within the next 7-10 days.

Recipe Suggestions

Backyard Turnip Salad (this is SO good!)

Longevity Salad (AKA the best salad you’ll eat all summer!!)

Coconut Chickpea & Turnip Curry (this tastes great even on a hot summer evening!)

Simple Carrot Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing (this is refreshingly good!)

Turnip & Bacon Fritters (another winner!)

Now for you CSA Kiddos! Here are some of our favorite farm fresh recipes for kids!



2025 Harvest 8

Howdy folks and welcome to harvest week 8! It’s been toasty out here in the fields and we’re loving the bounty that’s available right now. The days are spent yanking weeds, planting thousands of late summer and early fall crops, harvesting our butts off for market and CSA days, eating breakfast on the back of the pick-up truck and watering, watering, watering and watering! It’s busy but oh so dang good!

Harvest 8

  1. Collard Greens—High in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds and are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!

  2. Broccoli—Another cancer fighting veggie! Broccoli contains many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Research suggests that some of broccoli’s plant compounds are thought to help prevent cancer when eaten often. Broccoli’s benefits include helping reduce inflammation, keeping blood sugar stable, and strengthening the immune system.

  3. Cilantro—Cilantro is one of the most potent and detoxifying herbs for our bodies. It helps remove heavy metals from our bodies and has antibacterial properties along with being one of the most adrenal supporting herbs out there.

  4. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  5. Scallions—Great for overall immune health. Scallions are a good source of vitamin C and a flavonoid called quercetin. Both can strengthen your immune system and help it fight illnesses.

  6. Parsley—This herb is an all-purpose pathogen-fighter; it keeps bacteria, parasites, and fungus at bay. It helps alkalize all systems in the body and includes important vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B, A, C, and K. It’s also a highly remineralizing food, especially for those low in trace minerals; parsley provides magnesium, sulfur, iron, zinc, manganese, molybdenum, chromium, selenium, iodine, and calcium. 

  7. Fennel—This anise flavored veggie is packed with important vitamins and minerals to help maintain overall health. Rich in Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and manganese fennel is also been proven to help reduce inflammation and contains antibacterial properties.

  8. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.


Recipe Suggestions

Warm Collard Greens with Toasted Coconut & Burst Tomatoes (if you can get your hands on cherry tomatoes make this!! It’s fabulous!)

Beet, Fennel Soup (Even on a hot day, this soup is wonderful!)

Now for all of you CSA Kids. Here are some of our Kiddos favorite farm fresh recipes to help keep them healthy and growing. Let us know what you think!