Howdy folks and welcome to week 5 of your Tumbleweed CSA. Not to worry there is NO MORE BOK CHOY!! We understand that getting the same things over and over again can get old, however, we are in a position to harvest what’s ready and in season when it’s available. If you want more bok choy we’ll have it for a few more weeks at the farmers market but you won’t be getting it in your box for a while. Hopefully distance makes the heart grow fonder and when it’s available again in the fall you’ll be ready!
This week we’re excited to debut the first harvest of our spring broccoli. Broccoli can be a pretty finicky veggie for us to grow here at the farm and over the years we’ve had our ups and downs. However, the spring weather has been ideal for the broccoli and it’s looking great! We hope you all are as excited as we are about this veggie!
The spinach is coming in hot again along with more arugula, romaine lettuce (this makes the best Caesar salad ever!) radishes, collard greens (this will be the last week of collards for a while) and scallions. We hope you all are enjoying the spring bounty.
Happy cooking and eating everyone!
Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper & Maize (and our badass field crew)
Harvest 5
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.
Radishes—are 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.
Spinach— rich in iron, potassium, vitamins C & E, and magnesium. Spinach can also aid in digestion and has anticancer properties. Eat this veggie up!!
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.
Arugula—Arugula is thought to be one of the most nutrient dense leafy green veggies. It’s high in calcium, potassium, folate, and vitamins A, C, and K. It’s also an excellent source of phytochemicals like flavonoids and glucosinolates that can scavenge free radicals and offer anticancer properties.
Collard Greens—not only are they high in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds. They 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!
Broccoli—Broccoli contains many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Broccoli’s benefits include helping reduce inflammation, keeping blood sugar stable, and strengthening the immune system.
Recipe Suggestions
Teriyaki Salmon, Broccoli & Spinach Bowls (SO GOOD!!)
