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FARM NEWS ~ August 25, 2026



Summer rolls on, but cooler nights and heavy morning dews are giving a different feel to our workdays.  Last week the crew put in some tough days bringing in the regular harvest and also racing to get the onions in between rain events.  Thanks to their efforts we’ve got a good crop of red and yellow storage onions drying on the greenhouse benches and will begin processing them in the next few weeks.  We had an amazing crop of Ailsa Craig big, sweet onions, along with Red Torpedo onions available now.  We’re working hard to clip and sort the garlic crop, and get the greenhouses cleaned out and ready for planting fall crops. 

 

Dana celebrates the sea of onions in greenhouse 2 (particularly the fact that they are safe from the rains in the field).

 The star of the show this week is sweet peppers!  The best ones are the “pointy” orange and red peppers.   Sweet and crispy, great for dipping hummus.  We also have green bells and hot peppers to boot.  Cucumbers, eggplant, potatoes, and tomatoes are in good supply as well.  Tomatoes are set to take a bit of dip next week with the cool nights.  One of our best crops of sweet corn is ripening this week, with the black birds seemingly finding something else to attack.

 

Michael picks one of the two peach trees in the orchard. We don't have a lot, but they are tasty this year if you come upon them in the farmstand.

 

Just a reminder we also stock locally grown products from our neighbors at the farm stand, including Luca’s eggs from our own chickens, eggs and meat from Hoadley Hills farm, and beef from Stuart farm.  We’ve also got yogurt and cheese from Cows around the Corner and Cato Corners Farm.  On the sweet side, we have maple syrup from Ridgway Farm and Peter Sadlon’s (Canann, CT) delicious honey.  And new this year, Thursday is Bantam Bread day at the farm., and I guess their little bellies can only hold so much.  Often it gets them full enough to deter them from the current week’s corn. d them to the Fort Hill Farm Summer treats menu in 2027!


We hope you enjoy the farm and the harvest,


Paul, Rebecca, and the Fort Hill Farm crew

Featured this week:


Sweet Red Italian Peppers: These pointy peppers are coming in strong now. These are our favorite sweet red peppers for fresh eating and cooking by far. The Italian peppers have an incredible sweetness and true pepper that goes beyond bell peppers, thin, crisp walls that pack a punch, and a shape that's ideal for easy snacking. Try slow roasting them for a divine treat.

 

Satina Gold potatoes:  this potato has wonderful yellow flesh and flavor, similar to Yukon Gold. We find them equally tasty, and unlike Yukon Gold, they don’t drop dead when the first leafhopper bug appears. They are now a resolute farm and customer favorite. We love them for their distinct satiny texture (note the name); they’ve become a farm staple, fair and square.

 

Also available:


Sweet Corn

Edamame

Fennel

German Extra Hardy garlic

zucchini

zephyr and patty pan squash

Asian cucumbers

Slicing cucumbers

carrots

head lettuce

salad mix

pea shoots (as available)

curly and lacinato kale

rainbow chard

red radish

French Breakfast radish

Baby bok choy

basil

cilantro

dill

parsley, Italian and curly

oregano, sage, thyme, and chives

red cabbage

sprouting broccoli/broccolini (limited)

red beets

chioggia beets

dandelion greens

scallions

Artisanal, red and Sungold cherry tomatoes

slicing heirloom and beefsteak tomatoes (on SALE!)

Cipollini onions (limited)

Ailsa Craig fresh onions

Red Torpedo fresh onions

garlic scapes

watermelon (limited)

cantaloupe (limited)

green bell peppers

mixed eggplant (limited)

sweet Italian peppers

orange snacking peppers

shishito peppers

jalapeño peppers

Red Gold or Dark Red Norland potatoes

Coming soon:

summer leeks


Pick Your Own:


Sunflowers: Different shapes, colors, and sizes! Sold by the stem: small $.75 and large $1.


Flowers: The patch is in full swing, with more and more DAHLIAS making an appearance. Pick your own bouquets; please pick up a bunching ring at the barn for bouquet sizing.


Perennial Herbs: Chives, Oregano, Sage, and Thyme. Please use the Herb rings for the bunch size.


Recipes:

Suggested by Rebecca Batchie

– Not into this particular recipe? For more recipes arranged by crop, check out the Fort Hill Farm Recipe Database.


POTATO HASH SHAKSHUKA

Author: Anita Schecter

Yield: 3 Servings


INGREDIENTS:

3 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Potatoes, peeled and diced

1 Onion, peeled and diced

1 Pepper (any color), seeded and diced

2 Cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 Can (28 oz.) chopped/diced tomatoes (or fresh, diced)

1 Teaspoon ground cumin

1 Teaspoon paprika

3/4 Teaspoon salt, or to taste

1/4 Teaspoon black pepper

Pinch of cayenne, to taste

6 Eggs

2 Tablespoons chopped parsley


INSTRUCTIONS:

Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and the diced potatoes to a large skillet or cast iron pan. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes and then raise the heat to medium high for another 5 minutes. The potatoes should be tender and lightly golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.


Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pan along with the diced onions and bell pepper. Sauté for a few minutes, stirring often, until the onions become translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Return the potatoes to the pan, add the tomatoes and stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper and cayenne. Simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.


While the mixture simmers, pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees.


Gently crack the eggs on top of the sauce, season with a touch more salt and pepper, and place in the oven for 10 - 15 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still tender. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve hot with pita or crusty bread.


You can also find us at the

Westport Farmers' Market

 Thursdays* from 10 AM - 2 PM 

50 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT


We will not be attending the New Milford this season, but you can come see us at the farm on Saturdays from 8 - 12:30.


FARMSTAND SUMMER SCHEDULE:


Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 2 - 6:30 PM

Saturday: 8 am - 12:30 pm


A few notes about coming to the farm:


  • Please do not bring pets to the farm, as there is no shade in the parking lot.
  • Drive slowly and carefully while at the farm; watch for pedestrians, vehicles, and tractors.

See our Visiting page for details.

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