Note from the farm:
FARM MATH
Another tomato-filled box! While the boxes might not *look* super full these weeks, they are worth a lot! Let’s do some quick math so you can see for yourself…
Cilantro ($2) + Cherry Tomatoes ($4) + Red Tomatoes (4lb @ $2.75 = $11) + Colored Peppers ($5.50) + Salad Mix ($4.50) + Garlic ($2) + Shallots ($3) = $32
With a share priced at $550 for 26 weeks, you pay a little over $21 a week. So this week you’re getting about $11 bonus! 🙂 Now that’s something to smile about!
These are the prices we charge at our farmers markets – which is still below what you would even pay at a supermarket like Whole Foods.
Cilantro – 1 bunch
Colored Bell or Long Peppers – 4 pieces
Cherry Tomatoes – 1 pint
Shallots – 1/2 lb. bag
Red / Plum Tomatoes – 4 lbs
Garlic 1-2 pieces
Salad Mix – 1/2 lb.**
**We found a few little green worms in the salad mix, which is very unusual. They can be easily removed when washed in a bowl of cold water, but we wanted you to keep an eye out for them.
Tomato Shares
Tomato share deliveries begin this week.
Shares have staggered deliveries. We have contacted all share members with your assigned pick up date.
Fruit Share from Briermere Farm
If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com
Peaches and Gala Apples – 1 mixed bag
**Akane – round and red apple, a little tart
**Mollie’s Delicious – sweet apple with less color
** A Note on Tomatoes…
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus. This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating. Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating! They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.