Posts Tagged ‘vegetable crops’
Garlic Scapes: How to harvest and cook
One of the more surprising spring crops we harvest here at the Cherry Valley Organics Farm is garlic scapes. While most people think about the bulbous, underground cloves when they think about using garlic in the kitchen, there’s another edible part of the garlic plant with a delicious flavor worth fitting into your dinner plans.…
Read MoreBeets: How we sow, grow, and harvest these delicious roots
Beets might be humble-looking on the outside, but on the inside, they’re packed with flavor and nutrition. Consuming a beetroot infuses your body with potassium, manganese, folic acid, and lots of fiber. And if you enjoy the greens, you’re boosting your levels of calcium, iron, and Vitamins A and C. Beets are one of our…
Read MoreOrganic Garlic: How to grow, harvest, and cure garlic bulbs
Did you know that much of the organic garlic that’s sold in grocery stores travel hundreds or even thousands of miles before it reaches your kitchen table? Around 75% of the world’s garlic comes from China, and while Chinese garlic imports have recently had quotas imposed on them here in the U.S., Chinese garlic is still prevalent on the…
Read MoreMicrogreens Supplier in Pittsburgh: Cherry Valley Organics Farm
If you’re a chef, restaurateur, or even a home cook who’s looking for a microgreens supplier in Pittsburgh, we have you covered! Our microgreens are crunchy, delicious, and packed with nutrients. And, our USDA organic certification means our microgreens are free from synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides. Hand-grown under exacting standards, our wide selection of microgreens can supply…
Read MoreWhat is patty pan squash? How to grow and cook this vegetable
Patty pan squash is quite unique. Its squat, flat shape, unique coloration, and ruffled edges might leave you scratching your head with wonder. What is patty pan squash anyway? Is it a winter squash or a summer squash? Do you peel patty pan squash or eat the rind? How the heck do you cook it? Today,…
Read MoreCucumber Farming: How We Grow This Prized Crop
Cucumbers can be a notoriously challenging crop for farmers. Many varieties are susceptible to a devastating pathogen known as bacterial wilt that’s spread by a small insect called the cucumber beetle. Just when the plants are about to produce, the vines wilt, turn brown and die. It’s heart-breaking. But, there are lots of upsides to…
Read MoreHeirloom Tomato Varieties From Our Farm to Your Home
Heirloom tomatoes come in just about every color of the rainbow, and the diversity of flavors and textures they bring to the table is unparalleled. Here at Cherry Valley Organics, we grow and sell many different heirloom tomato varieties, each with it’s own unique look and taste. Today, we thought it would be fun to…
Read MoreSuccession Planting Plan for Farmers and Gardeners
Despite what you may think, spring isn’t the only planting season here at the farm, nor should it be in your own home garden. Farmers and gardeners who want to have freshly picked produce rolling in for months on end need to employ a succession planting plan. Our own succession planting plan ensures a continual…
Read MoreHow We Grow and Harvest Cherry Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes are among our customers’ favorites, which is a good thing because they’re also one of our favorite crops to grow! With their prolific production and sweet flavor, there’s so much to love about cherry tomatoes. We thought you might enjoy a glimpse into how we grow these tasty tomatoes, why we hand-pick them…
Read MoreWhat is Swiss chard? Growing, harvesting, and cooking this delicious green
What is Swiss chard? Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris) is a close relative of the garden beet. Chard and beets are so close, in fact, that they’re actually the same species of plant that’s been selected and bred for specific traits over many years. While beets have been bred for their plump, edible roots, Swiss chard…
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