* The PYO string beans are gorgeous and loaded with tender green, yellow or purple beans. Stop at the stand for directions. They are just behind the store in the field behind and below the flowers. We recommend bringing bags to pick into, something that ties around your waist so you can pick with both hands. Don’t wait too long to pick, or you will miss them. They are perfect now!! String beans are $8/lb, except if you have a large CSA share, in which case they are included in your share!
To freeze green beans, snap the stem end off, then blanch in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Then immediately pull the beans from the boiling water and plunge into ice water and let cool completely. Dry on a towel or use a salad spinner, freeze on a baking sheet, and pack into freezer bags once frozen.
If you plan to can string beans, they must be pressure canned. We have quite a few canning books available in the farm store now!
* The fall crop of red raspberries are in great shape now, with two out of three varieties ready. When picking- gently lift up the canes and you’ll find many hidden berries! They are $8/lb. The raspberries will continue to ripen until we get the first frost, usually in mid-October. Please bring your own containers to pick into and have them weighed at the stand, or you can purchase quart baskets at the stand.
* The fall crop of black raspberries are starting. They are only for rugged pickers, as I never finished pruning them, but they are nice if you don’t mind weeds and wild berry canes…… they freeze well and they make a delicious jam.
* The tomatoes are being a bit slow ripening, but there is a great looking abundant crop coming soon. We have already picked tomatoes available on the stand, but no canning quantities quite yet. We will open u-pick tomatoes for everyone as soon as they’re ready! Stay tuned….
* The Dark Red Norland and Natachsa Gold potatoes are available now in 5, 10, and 20 # bags on the stand. 50# bags are available if you order by texting 716-368-0249 with your name, variety preference, and when you’d like to pick up.
* If anyone wants to order peaches from Zingler’s Farms, they are available for pre-order for $50 for a half bushel. Call or text the farm store number 716-368-0249 with your full name, desired number of half bushels, and your preferred pick-up date and time. We will let you know when your peaches are ready for pick-up!
* On Tuesday, August 25, we’ll have a limited amount of zucchini and summer squash available for free, for small and large CSA customers. They will be first come, first served and we are not able to set any aside so come and get em’ if you want!
