Forkful: June 2021 - Week 3

WHAT'S IN MY SHARE?

• Romaine Lettuce
• Salanova Lettuce Mix
• Lacinato (Dino) Kale
• Bok Choy
• Baby Beets
• Spring Onions
• Garlic Scapes
• Fresh Dill
  

PICKUP LOCATIONS & TIMES
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​Hatfield Area Members 
​Bardwell Farm
49 Main Street - Hatfield, MA 01038

• Tuesdays & Fridays
• 3pm to 6pm
• Choice selected, curbside pickup & delivery

Center Fresh Chicopee Members
Center Fresh Chicopee Farmers Market
31 Springfield St - Chicopee, MA 01013

• Thursdays
• ​1pm to 6pm
• Pre-prepared tote pickup

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CAN'T MAKE YOUR PICKUP DAY?

• If you cannot make your pickup day a friend or family member can pick it up for you or for themselves
• Reminder: pickup days cannot be changed, the day that was chosen on the enrollment form will be your day for the 20 weeks of the program

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WEATHER ALERT
Sunday - June 13, 2021
Looks like thunderstorms on Tuesday folks, keep those umbrellas handy!

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FIELDS NOTES

Troy, Jona, Jonathan, and Navi planting brassica seedlings
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We're thankful that the temperatures dropped significantly this weekend. Not only were we racing against time to plant, maintain, irrigate, and harvest crops, we were battling personal dehydration and heat exhaustion. Several of our crew were definitely feeling the affects.

With the temperature change of course we received lots and lots of rain, just about 4" total to be exact. We're still bailing out parts of the farm believe it or not. It was a lot of precipitation to fall in a short amount of time. On the plus side the heat and rainfall REALLY moved our crops along, so there were some benefits. One other disadvantage of the heat and rain are WEEDS and lots of them. In farming you are always fighting something and this will be the new battle moving forward.

Enjoy Week 3 and all it has to offer folks!

Owner Harrison Bardwell

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WHAT TO USE FIRST

• Bok Choy - 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, store in a plastic bag, do not wash or process until you are ready to use
• Baby Beets - 3 to 4 days, greens removed, crisper drawer 2 to 4 weeks
• Lacinato Kale - 5 to 7 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, do not wash or process until you are ready to use, place them in an open plastic bag
• Lettuce - 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, do not wash or process until you are ready to use
• Bunching Onions - 7 to 14 days in the refrigerator, store in a plastic bag
• Lettuce Mix - 10 days in the refrigerator crisper drawer, do not wash or process until you are ready to use, wrap leaves in a paper towel and place them in an open plastic bag
• Dill - 10 to14 days in the refrigerator, wrap in a damp paper towel and put in a plastic bag
• Garlic Scapes - 2 to 3 weeks in a plastic bag, refrigerator crisper drawer

​DID YOU KNOW...
Garlic, by cutting off the scape you are asking the plant to send all of it’s energy in to increasing the bulb size, rather than in putting energy toward flowers and seed. Since the bulb is what we eat, we pull the scape a month or two before harvest. Plus, scapes are delicious and can be used just like garlic, it's a win-win!

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LETS GET COOKING

Garlic Scape Pesto
YouTube | Food Wishes
A quick and easy recipe to make a really tasty dish!

​more recipes:

• How to Cook with Garlic Scapes - Epicurious
• 7 Ways to Cook with Garlic Scapes - The Spruce Eats
• Dinosaur Kale with Baby Potatoes - Simply Recipes
• The Most Awesome Sauteed Kale - My Nourished Home
• Roasted Baby Beets - Recipe Girl
• Beet, Arugula & Goat Cheese Grilled Cheese - BS' In the Kitchen 
• Grilled Romaine Lettuce - Simply Recipes
• Classic Caesar Salad - Bon Appetit

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​WHATS GOING ON AT THE FARM

Baby cabbages coming soon!

Our first week at the Downtown Springfield Farmers Market!

Broccoli coming soon!

Woodstar Cafe Granola is back!

The tomatoes are getting so big!

Summer squash coming soon!

Getting hoops ready to put over our field tomatoes!

Asparagus is done for the season!

A beautiful day at Center Fresh Farmers Market in Chicopee!

Local strawberries are abundant!

Heirloom tomato plants healthy and happy!

Gorgeous red leaf lettuce!

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7 DAY SUPPORT
Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions, need assistance or want to provide constructive criticism. Also, don’t be afraid to talk with your Bardwell Farm Representative in-person during a pick-up day. You can always contact us by using the links below. 
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(413) 800-5583
bardwellfarm@gmail.com