Winter CSA: Week 7

Well if you search Dexter, MI at WeatherSpark.com and peruse the last couple of weeks of temperatures you will see the temps we've been experiencing are not only well below average but also steadily in the bottom percentiles of the record. While we were able to eke out a harvest this week and likely next with just a little bit of sun this does not super bode well for January harvests. Since hoophouses are passive solar and I have always operated ours since 2004 without adding any fossil fuel heat, these blocks of bitter cold impart crop damage from which it may be difficult to recover. We need some blocks of sun to have an opportunity to water the crops so that they can repair their cell wall damage from extreme low temps. Of course all is not lost. Since we worked hard over the summer we have a reserve of cold storage crops, dry goods, and freezer preserved harvests. Plus there are always the hardiest of the hardy greens like kales, mache, and eventually spinach on the horizon. But a little luck can always be used as well, so keep your fingers crossed for some some sun over this holiday season!

OK, in the share this week:

 
Arugula
 



 
Kale
 
 
Komatsuna
 
 
Christmas Limas - new this week! These are my favorite heirloom lima bean. Google "chistmas lima recipe" and prepared to be amazed!
 
 
Mustard Greens
 
 
The roots selection you are likely familiar with at this point.  Don't miss the recipes for these that have been popping up on our facebook page.
 
 
Salad mix
 

 
Selection of Sweet Potatoes and regular Potatoes.  More Sweet Potatoes next week!