2026 Harvest 21

Howdy folks and welcome to week 21 of your Tumbleweed Farm share!

We are so excited about this week’s haul, especially because the Kabocha squash is here! It is MY FAVORITE!! I honestly joke that I don’t want to sell a single one because I need a big stash of my own to get me through the winter. These squash are incredibly sweet, nutty, and creamy, and I just can’t get enough of them.

Pro tip: Bake the whole squash for about 10 minutes before slicing into it. It softens the skin just enough to make cutting it so much easier (and safer!).

And if you get a chance, make the Autumn Spiced Beef, Kabocha Squash & Collard Greens recipe below. It might just be my favorite recipe in the archives right now! The Broccoli & Bok Choy Salad with Peanut Sauce is also absolutely worth making—especially if you’re looking for a fresh, crunchy way to use up those greens.

Anyhow, we hope you enjoy this week’s haul and all the cozy fall goodness that comes with it!

Happy eating, everyone!

Harvest 21

  1. Bok Choy—Full of anti-cancer properties such as Vitamins C & E, beta carotene, and selenium which is thought to slow the growth rate of tumors.

  1. Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!

  2. Collard Greens—not only are they high in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds. They are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!

  3. Lettuce Mix—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Contains anti-inflamatory properties.

  4. Turnips—Rich in vitamins and minerals turnips are high in antioxidants which help provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial effects, among other benefits. The greens boast a whole list of their own nutritional values but the biggest ones are that they’re high in vitamin A and calcium. Please remove the greens from the turnips and store them separately so the roots don’t get soft.

  5. Broccoli—Broccoli contains many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Research suggests that some of broccoli’s plant compounds are thought to help prevent cancer when eaten often. Broccoli’s benefits include helping reduce inflammation, keeping blood sugar stable, and strengthening the immune system.

  6. Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.

  7. Winter Squash (Kabocha)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system

  8. Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6

Recipe Suggestions

Autumn Spiced Beef with Kabocha Squash & Collard Greens (this might be my favorite recipe on the site!)

Broccoli & Bok Choy Salad with Turnips & Peanut Sauce (very easy and delicious! Great for meal prep!)

Sesame Ginger Skillet Dinner with CSA Veggies (this is so easy and flavorful!)

Coconut Braised Collard Greens (easiest way to get collard haters to love collard greens!)

Simple Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry (can’t go wrong with this easy recipe!)

Fall Harvest Vegetable Beef Bowls with Tahini (use the kabocha squash instead of delicata and the collard greens instead of chard.)

2026 Harvest 20

Howdy folks and welcome to week 20 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA!

Well folks, it officially feels like fall out here. For the first time this season, we started working an hour later in the fields because of a mild frost—and you simply can’t harvest veggies when they’re frosty! We’re all bundled up in layers, trying to adjust to these chilly mornings. Dang, it’s been cold! But honestly, we love it.

The days have been warming up beautifully, and the morning sunrises have been absolutely out of this world. There’s something so peaceful about being out in the fields on these crisp, quiet mornings. And I’ll be honest, the extra coffee isn’t hurting either.

We’re especially excited about this week’s haul. The carrots are getting sweeter by the day thanks to the cooler weather, the first fall spinach has arrived, and winter squash is officially here! It’s already cured and ready to eat, so no need to wait—dig right in.

We hope you’re able to enjoy all the goodness in this week’s share. My favorite meal this week was the simple Ground Beef & CSA Veggie Hash. It’s definitely a humble meal, but my family absolutely gobbled it up, and it was such a great way to use up a whole bunch of your CSA veggies. And that delicata, fennel, and wilted spinach salad? A big hit with me and Taylor. So simple and so dang tasty!

Anyhow, we hope you enjoy this week’s bounty and soak up these beautiful early-fall days. We’re savoring every last bit of the season out here.

Happy cooking and eating!

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew

Harvest 20

  1. Arugula— one of the healthiest leafy greens containing a ton of antioxidants, minerals and anti-inflammatory properties.

  2. Romaine Lettuce—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also anti- inflammatory!

  3. Bell Peppers—Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the recommended daily value. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.

  4. Spinach-rich in iron, potassium, vitamins C & E, and magnesium. Spinach can also aid in digestion and has anticancer properties. Eat this veggie up!!

  5. Winter Squash (Delicata)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system

  6. Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.

  7. Fennel—This anise flavored veggie is packed with important vitamins and minerals to help maintain overall health. Rich in Vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and manganese fennel is also been proven to help reduce inflammation and contains antibacterial properties.

  8. Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  9. Kohlrabi— Kohlrabi is great for gut health as it contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. It also contains a wide array of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, anthocyanins, isothiocyanates, and glucosinolates. These plant compounds protect your cells against free radical damage that may otherwise increase your risk of disease.

  10. Cantaloupe—Cantaloupe is an amazing fruit that has over 19 vitamins and minerals that help to boost the immune system, detoxify the organs, and deeply hydrate and alkalinize the body.

Recipe Suggestions

Ground Beef & CSA Veggie Hash (this was a hit with my family!)

Autumn Spiced Pork Sausage Stuffed Squash (use spinach in place of kale here)

Lentil Soup with Fennel, Sausage & Bitter Greens (just use the spinach or romaine lettuce in place of the bitter greens in this recipe)

Salmon Crunch Salad with Creamy Peanut Sauce (use all of your kohlrabi for this one!!)

2026 Harvest 19

Howdy folks and welcome to harvest week 19! Just four more weeks after today’s share, and I can hardly believe we’re already winding down the CSA season over here.

We’re back to hauling all the heavy stuff out of the fields, with thousands of pounds of winter squash, potatoes galore, onions the size of my toddler’s head, and some of the biggest cauliflower we’ve ever grown! The fields are definitely shifting into fall mode, and we hope you’re ready to embrace the change in seasonal eating and cozy up with some heartier ingredients in the weeks ahead.

As always, thank you for allowing us to grow your food and for trusting us to fill your kitchens with good, local veggies. We love sharing recipes and ideas to help you put all those CSA goodies to good use, and we hope they make their way onto your tables.

Happy cooking and eating, everyone!

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize and our awesome crew

Harvest 19

  1. Bok Choy—Full of anti-cancer properties such as Vitamins C & E, beta carotene, and selenium which is thought to slow the growth rate of tumors.

  2. Head Lettuce—Anti-infamatory and a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate.

  3. Cauliflower— it’s a good source of protective antioxidants, is rich in sulforaphane (which is one of the most powerful sulfur rich plant compounds that supports your body’s natural defense systems, helping it stay resilient under stress. It strengthens detox pathways, reduces inflammation, and protects cells) and cauliflower is high in choline and may support hormonal balance.

  4. Scallions—Great for overall immune health. Scallions are a good source of vitamin C and a flavonoid called quercetin. Both can strengthen your immune system and help it fight illnesses.

  5. Purple Cabbage—this tasty brassica helps reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the leading cause of disease and incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods is very beneficial.

  6. Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!

  7. Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  8. Cantaloupe—Cantaloupe is an amazing fruit that has over 19 vitamins and minerals that help to boost the immune system, detoxify the organs, and deeply hydrate and alkalinize the body.

  9. Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6

  10. Garlic— the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

Recipe Suggestions

Coconut Ginger Chicken Bowls (We love this one!)

Cauliflower & Za’atar Soup (really simple and flavorful!)

Kale, Cauliflower & Chorizo Stew (just use bok choy instead of kale in this delicious recipe!)