On the Farm: Black-eyed Peas, Cinnamon Buns, Sauces and More

Wondering what's growing and going on at , Nassau County's very own farm situated in the village of Malverne?

We'll keep you informed with our weekly "On the Farm" column. Here's our latest update from Farmer Bill Walsh, the Nassau Land Trust (the non-profit that operates the farm) and the rest of the crew at Crossroads.

FARMER'S UPDATE

It's the height of harvesting for tomatoes, green bell peppers, and frying peppers at the farm. Basil, sunflowers, and all of our flowers are at their peak, too. The peak season for onions is coming soon.

Our garlic has been cured by drying, and is ready for sale at the farm stand. Curing helps garlic bulbs last longer, while fresh garlic has a much shorter shelf life. We grow a stiff-neck variety of garlic, which means the shoot is very tough.

We're seeding brussel sprouts and rutabagas for the fall, and already watching the growth of our winter squashes. This year we'll see acorn, butternut, and honeynut squash again. 

New This Week: 

• Crossroads' own organic Crowder Peas/Black-Eyed Peas/Cowpeas, and Pesto made with Crossroads Farm's Organic Basil and Garlic
• Soy Sauce, Teriyaki Sauce, Tamari Sauce and Worcestershire Sauce from Wan Ja Shan
• Organic Radish from Hepworth Farm
• Plums and Apple and Pear Blossom Honey from Wickham's Fruit Farm
• Brownies, Cinnamon Buns, Hermit Cookies and Whole Wheat Mixed Berry Muffins, White and 7-Grain Bread from Hepworth Valley Farm Bakery

Grown at Crossroads: This organic produce was harvested from the farm in Malverne and is available for purchase right now at the farm stand.

• Tomatoes
• Cherry Tomatoes
• Green Cabbage
• Basil
• Garlic
• Onions
• Bok Choy
• Carrots
• Beets
• Zucchini
• Yellow Summer Squash
• Pattypan/Sunburst Squash
• Cucumbers
• Rainbow Chard
• Curly and Red Russian Kale
• Collard Green
• Cut Flowers (Zinnias, Snapdragons and Sunflowers)
• Honey
• Pesto
• Tomato Sauce

From Other Farms: The following items are being sold at the Crossroads farm stand but were grown or prepared at other Long Island farms. 

• Organic Slicing Cucumbers, Radish, Scallions, Zucchini and Golden Zuchinni (To be delivered Monday) from Hepworth Farm in Milton
• Dill, Cilantro, Spring Salad Mix, Spinach, Red Boston Lettuce, Red Beets and Golden beets from Schmitt Farm in Riverhead
  
• Carrots from Little Seed Gardens in Chatham
  
• Cantaloupe from Wesnofske Farm in Riverhead
• Zuchinni and Golden Zuchinni from Anderson Farm in Riverhead
  
• Peaches, Donut Peaches, Plums, and Blackberries from Wickham's Fruit Farm in Cutchogue

Gifts and Gourmet Goodies: 

•  Apple and Pear Blossom Honey from Wickham's Fruit Farm in Cutchogue 
• Soy, Teriyaki, Tamari and Worchestershite sauces from Wan Ja Shan in Middletown
• Homemade Jams from Youngs Farm in Old Brookville
• Homemade Horseradish from Schmitt Farm in Riverhead
• Assorted Handmade Soaps from Naturally Handmade by Susan in Franklin Square
• Light, Medium and Dark Brown Ground Coffee Beans from Gentle Brew in Long Beach
• NY Deli Style Pickles, Spicy Pickles, and Hop Pickles from Brooklyn Brine in Brooklyn
• Long Island Potato Chips in Six Flavors (Plain, Salt and Vinegar, Sour Cream and Onion, BBQ, Rosemary & Garlic, Cheddar and Onion) and Sweet Potato Chips from North Fork Potato Chips in Peconic
• Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Coconut and Hazelnut Cookies, and Granola from the Bakery at Champhill Village in Copake
• Brownies, Cinnamon Buns, Hermit Cookies, Whole Wheat Mixed Berry Muffins, and White and 7-Grain Bread from Hepworth Valley Farm Bakery
  
• Muesli from Mu Mu Muesli in Sharon Springs
• Classic Pound Cake, Almond Pound Cake, Orange Cranberry Pound Cake, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Blueberry Pound Cake, Cinnamon Pound Cake and Assorted Muffins from PolkaDot Pound Cake in Rockville Centre

Volunteer at Crossroads Farm

Would you like to learn more about local food and organic agriculture? Consider volunteering at Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's!

Volunteers work side-by-side with our farmer and staff to learn about organic growing methods, plant care, and local food systems.

You can sign up for a weekly 2-hour shift, or adapt volunteering times based on your schedule. All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

If you're interested in volunteering at the farm, be sure to check out our online Volunteer Sign-Up Form.  

Come back next weekend to see what's new on the farm! You can also follow Crossroads Farm on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest!

Farm Stand Hours: Mondays to Fridays 10 a.m.-6p.m., Saturdays 9a.m.-5p.m. and Sundays 10a.m.-3p.m.