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Hello Friends,

Starting seeds is one of the most rewarding ways to kick off the growing season, giving you a head start on strong, healthy plants and a wider variety than you’ll find in stores. We’re excited to offer our annual seed sale featuring sample-size packets that are perfect for backyard gardeners. Each packet contains enough seeds to last two or three growing seasons for most home gardens. Offering these smaller quantities helps support the farm by reducing our annual seed costs, which run into the thousands each year.

Seeds are $4 per pack, 10 packs for $3.50 each, and any additional packs after 10 are also $3.50 each. To order, simply copy/paste your variety and send it through email to us with your CSA order. We are able to deliver seeds only for orders over $35. The seed sale ends the last week of March, at which point we’ll be starting all of our seeds. 

For best results when starting seeds, use a clean, fine seed-starting mix, provide plenty of light as soon as seedlings emerge, and avoid overwatering by keeping soil moist but not saturated. Warm soil and consistent temperatures will also help improve germination and early growth. It’s also possible to start directly in the ground once it warms up, around mid to late May.

Here’s what we have for Gene’s Choice this week:

Yukon Gold Potatoes: Smooth, thin-skinned potatoes with golden flesh and a naturally buttery flavor. Great for roasting, mashing, or soups.

Rainbow Carrots: A colorful mix of carrots in shades of orange, yellow, and purple with a sweet, earthy flavor. 

Shallots: Small, mild onions with a delicate, slightly sweet flavor. Excellent for dressings, sauces, and sautéing.

Watermelon Radish: Large radishes with pale green skin and a bright pink interior. Mild in flavor with a slight peppery bite, great raw or pickled.

Acorn Squash: Dark green squash with sweet, tender flesh that becomes rich and smooth when roasted or baked.

Navel Oranges: Seedless, easy-to-peel oranges and very sweet. Great for fresh eating or juicing.

Baby Bok Choy: Tender, young heads with mild flavor and delicate leaves. Ideal for stir-fries, soups, or quick sautéing.

For choose-your-own members and those just jumping in for this week, please have your order in by 5 pm Tuesday, and leave some extra choices, just in case.

Rooted in Good Soil,

Gene & Victoria