On the Farm: First Spinach Harvest, Final Snap Peas

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

Well our weekly "On the Farm" column is back!

Every Friday, we'll fill you in on what fresh crops have been recently harvested and ready for your kitchen, what locally grown produce and gourmet items have been delivered to the farm stand and what events will be taking place that week. 

Here's our first 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

Even with this week's rainy weather, our field staff and volunteers were able to get plenty done! 

Sweet potatoes were planted in the fields. Like potatoes, they start from slips, which are the small shoots sent out by a mature potato. You may have encountered potato slips after leaving one out on the counter too long!

The first harvest of Crossroads Farm spinach took place this week, and can be found in the farm stand. 

Tomato staking is set to begin tomorrow morning. Staking tomato plants provides them with extra support to grow vertically. 

The last of the season's snap peas are being harvested - be sure to grab a bag from the fridge this weekend before they're all gone!

New This Week:

• Organic Spinach from Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's

• Oakleaf & Sangria Lettuce from Youngs Farm

• Jams from Youngs Farm

• Pies from Youngs Farm

• Pound Cakes & Breads from PolkaDot Pound Cake

Grown at Crossroads: This organic produce was harvested from the farm in Malverne.

• Spinach

• Winter Density (Green) Lettuce

• Red Fire Lettuce

• Garlic Scapes

• Snap Peas

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

• Oakleaf and Sangria Lettuce, Tollhouse and Pecan Pies, and Jams (Blackberry, Blueberry, Strawberry Peach, Strawberry Cranberry and Raspberry) from Youngs Farm in Old Brookville
• Red, Yellow and Orange Cherry Tomatoes and Strawberries from Wickham's Fruit Farm in Cutchogue
• Spinach, Asparagus, Arugula, and Homemade Horseradish from Schmitt Farm in Riverhead
• Goat Cheese (in five Flavors: Plain, Cranberry, Lavender & Honey, Garden Chive, and Rosemary, Cilantro & Thyme) and Feta Cheese fromCatapano Dairy Farm in Peconic
• Organic Pastured Eggs from Garden of Eve in Riverhead
• Wildflower and Clover Honey from Fricke Apiaries in Hicksville
• 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
• Classic Pound Cake, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Blueberry Pound Cake and Cinnamon Pound Cake from PolkaDot Pound Cake in Rockville Centre