THE FOOD
Vegetables
The vegetable share includes enough vegetables for two large vegetarian meals per week or side dishes for the whole week. Vegetables include but are definitely not limited to heirloom tomatoes, mesclun salad mix, zucchini, baby corn, summer squash, cucumbers, lettuces, beets, carrots, pumpkins, gourds, and winter squash. You can view a harvest schedule on the Garden of Eve website to learn more about what types of vegetables are available during the season. Fruit The season starts in June with strawberries, then follows with cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, peaches, apricots, plums and pears in July and August. September through November bring mainly pears and apples. Fruits are very fresh and flavorful, and though not certified organic, they are grown on the farm next door to Garden of Eve using similarly conscientious methods; lots of compost and low-spray techniques. Eggs Members can choose to purchase a weekly egg share, which consists of a full dozen eggs each pickup. Eggs come from Garden of Eve's own pastured, free-range hens, which are fed no hormones or antibiotics. Flowers & Sunflowers The sunflower share runs for 10 weeks starting July 8, (10 pickups for weekly shares, 5 for biweekly). Beer One “Crowler” (Can + Growler) (32 oz, or approx. 2-3 pint glasses) of craft beer from Garden of Eve Farm Brewery , made right here on the farm by Farmer Chris, using NYS ingredients and grain and hops grown on the farm and on the North Fork. A different beer every month will likely include favorites such as American Pale Ale, India Pale Ale, Stout, Pilsner, and more. Additional Options! Sweet Pea CSA also offers shares of a one-time plant share pickup. |
Types of Shares CSA members can choose to purchase a full (weekly) share or a half (biweekly) share of vegetables, fruit, eggs and flowers. A variety of options and combinations are available to customize your share. All members must purchase a share (weekly or biweekly) of vegetables in order to participate in the CSA (for example, you couldn't only choose a fruit share). If you choose a half share, you will be notified whether you are to pick up on "A" weeks or "B" weeks. Sunflowers have shorter weekly/bi-weekly seasons. |