Week 9 - Brassicas galore!

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What's in the Box?

From The North Farm
Broccoli or Cauliflower
Carrots
Kale
Kohlrabi
Garlic
Potatoes
Sweet Peppers
Tomatoes

From Bean Pole Farm
Parsley

From Treasa's Treasures
​Zucchini

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Notes From the Field

Welcome to week 9 of The North Farm CSA! It’s a great box this week, full of summer fruits and delicious fall transition crops. We got the chance to do our first mechanical potato harvest this week, and the spuds are looking mighty fine. We have some kooky potato varieties that will be ready to harvest soon, so be on the lookout for those!
Some of the fall transition crops to expect in this week's share include carrots, garlic, new potatoes, and broccoli OR cauliflower. We had hoped to include broccoli in all of the shares, but it’s so good that the deer just can’t seem to get enough of it. We installed a fence made of fishing line around our brassica field, hoping that the late night feasting is kept to a minimum. This fence is supposed to confuse and spook the deer since they are unable to see the clear fishing line.
Unfortunately it’s everyone’s favorite intern’s last week at the farm, as I have to go back to Michigan State to finish up the final year of my Horticulture degree. It’s been a pleasure growing, harvesting, and packing your shares this summer. I hope you enjoy the remainder of this lovely Upper Peninsula summer season, and the remainder of your beautiful CSA shares!

Morrison
MSU Extension Intern

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Recipes and Resources

Roasted Kohlrabi

• Kohlrabi, oil, garlic, parmesan cheese. What's not to love?

Sautéed Kale with Kohlrabi

• These two brassicas pair well together, especially when covered with citrus and pistachios.

Kohlrabi Slaw

• Like coleslaw? This is another great way to use your kohlrabi! The term coleslaw implies something from the cole family, which includes cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and you guessed it, kohlrabi. 

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​Featured Item

Storage Kohlrabi
When you open your box, you may think an alien has landed inside. But do not fear, it is just a kohlrabi.

This variety is called Kossak and is technically a storage kohlrabi, bred to withstand long period of time in cold storage for winter sales. Because it has been a great year for brassicas, they have grown like crazy and are maturing earlier than expected. These monsters can reach over 8 pounds when fully mature, but we are trying to harvest them a hair smaller. They are still huge, most weighing between 2-3 pounds. We've included some kohlrabi recipes so you can be sure to make the most of this oddball.

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Storage Recommendations

In the Fridge:
In the Crisper Drawer
Broccoli or Cauliflower
Carrots - bagged
Kale - bagged
Kohlrabi
Sweet Peppers

On the Counter:
Garlic
Potatoes - keep in a dark, cool location
Tomatoes

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