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Dear farm friends,
Spring has sprung, and this recent dry spell has us all jumping in to action to get our baby plant starts in the ground before the next bout of rain. These plants have patiently been waiting in our greenhouse this winter, biding their time until the conditions are just right to be transplanted into the ground.
Farmers prefer to transplant young crops during dry-ish weather between large spring storms to give the young plants a strong start. A short, dry spell allows the soil to settle around the roots without suffocating them, giving plants time to establish before the next rain. This helps ensure better root growth, reduces transplant shock, and sets the stage for healthy, resilient crops as the season progresses. Plus it gives everyone an excuse to get outside and soak up the sunshine.
Rows of lettuce, broccoli, and fennel were all planted in the ground this week and, if we have done our job right, will do their jobs of growing and thriving so you can enjoy them in a few months in your boxes. It is a wonderful cycle that brings a lot of excitement and optimism to the farm.
If you have a chance to drive by our fields on Birchville Road, be sure to take a moment and enjoy the sights of a farm in the spring - its such a promising time of the year!
Enjoy your food this week!
-Becky
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