2014 CSA Season Comes to a Close
Our sincere thanks to everyone that participated in the 2014 CSA. Without any hyperbole, we couldn't have done it without you. This past winter was very severe. Combined with the extended cold, damp, and cloudy days through mid summer these unusual weather patterns resulted in yields that fell quite short of our expectations. We'd like to thank you very, very much for sticking with us during this less-than-ideal farming season and for allowing us the opportunity to provide fresh, high-quality, organic produce for members of our community.
As soon as we've had a chance to take a look back at the 2014 CSA season, we'll begin refining and planning for next year's CSA. Rest assured that as details for the 2015 CSA emerge, you'll be the first to know. Thanks again and stay tuned.
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Daikon Radish
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In this, the CSA's final distribution, you'll find two vegetables you may not be familiar with: daikon radish and kohlrabi. Here' s a quick rundown of what they are and how to enjoy them. The daikon radish is a mild but flavorful radish, most commonly white in color. A staple of Asian cuisine in raw, cooked, and pickled forms, both the green tops and root are edible. Steamed or eaten raw, the greens provide a healthy dose of essential vitamins and minerals and are particularly rich in vitamin C. The root is spicy and flavorful when eaten raw, and much like the Chinese Rose radishes we enjoyed earlier in the season, cooking daikon, such as in a soup or stew, tempers their spicy heat and bite.
Kohlrabi is a member of the Brassica genus of plants, a group which includes cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts. Most commonly grown as a winter vegetable, both the bulbous stem and leaves are edible. Young, tender greens make for a lovely salad and more mature greens can be enjoyed steamed or sauteed like kale, collards, and mustard greens. Whether cooked or eaten raw, kohlrabi is sweeter than many other cabbages as well as packed with fiber and nutrients such as A, B group, and C vitamins. We particularly enjoy raw kohlrabi, cubed or grated into salads and as a base for a crunchy, delicious slaw.
CSA Share Information
The share list for the 2014 CSA's 20th and final week includes:
Creamed Honey from Vorisek's Backyard Bee Farm in Linesville PA
Certified Organic:
Kohlrabi
Daikon Radish
Collard Greens
Russet potatoes
Red Kuri Squash