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

Arugula— one of the healthiest leafy greens containing a ton of antioxidants, minerals and anti-inflammatory properties.
Romaine Lettuce—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also anti- inflammatory!
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.
Spinach-rich in iron, potassium, vitamins C & E, and magnesium. Spinach can also aid in digestion and has anticancer properties. Eat this veggie up!!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.