2026 Harvest 15

Howdy folks, and welcome to Week 15 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA!

Wow—15 weeks already?! I truly can’t believe how quickly this season is flying by. It feels like we just got started, and here we are, well into the heart of summer!

This week we’re pretty darn excited to have more sweet corn, melons, tomatoes, and peppers making their way into your boxes. Along with, of course, the usual suspects: fresh greens, root veggies, and herbs to round everything out.

We hope you’re able to soak up these last few weeks of summer vacation and enjoy every last bit of that carefree summer feeling. Our yard is littered with bathing suits, towels, toys, bikes and shoes and I honestly love it! I know with back to school around the corner so many people are sad that summer is closing. But don’t start mourning summer just yet! We still have plenty of summer left, with September just around the corner—and up here at elevation, our summer is really just getting started. There’s still plenty of sunshine, tomatoes, melons, corn, and other summer goodness to come!

Please check out the recipes below—our family absolutely loved the beef and green bean stir fry along with the peach and fennel salad (the fennel is the star of the show in the salad so definitely give it a whirl!)

Enjoy the bounty this week, folks, and savor those last sweet weeks of summer.

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

Harvest 15

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Green Beans—Green beans are rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients such as vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, manganese, beta-carotene, and protein. They are also a wonderful source of dietary fiber.

  4. Shisito Peppers— (these are mild not hot) Besides Vitamin C, shishito peppers have a high amount of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. These contribute to improving the immune system as well as the body's nervous system. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E also prevent the cells and tissues from getting damaged. This keeps immunity levels up at all times.

  5. 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.

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

  7. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

  8. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  9. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  10. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini and summer squash are a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  11. Corn—Fresh sweet corn is chock full of a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber (both soluble and insoluble fiber)

  12. Full Size Tomatoes—Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.

  13. Cherry Tomatoes— See above

Recipe Suggestions

Peach Fennel and Corn Salad (this best salad of the season!)

Mexican Street Corn Beef Bowls (my favorite recipe of the season!)

Warm Beet & Greens Farro Salad (simple and delicious)

Summer Beef Stew (absolute perfection!)

Smoky Summer Corn & Quinoa Salad with BBQ Tahini Sauce (this is fantastic and uses so much of your CSA box!)

Blistered Shishito & Corn Salad (this is fantastic!)

Blistered Green Beans & Tomatoes (this is one of those sneaky flavor bombs of a recipes that’s simple and a showstopper! Just trust me and try it!)

Andrea Bemis