EAt your produce
Below is a quick overview of the fruits and vegetables that we grow, and some information about them.
hass Avocado
In Season: December - July
About the variety: Haas avocados are a larger variety of avocado with dark green, bumpy skin that turns to a dark purple as it ripens.
Nutritional Value: Avocados are an excellent source of: vitamins K, C, B5 and B6, folate and potassium.
Storage: Leave at room temperature until softening occurs. At that point eat them, or stick them in the fridge to slow ripening process. You can also freeze avocados: remove peel and pit, mash and store in freezer bag with air removed.
Ripening Tips: Store with apples and bananas to expedite ripening.
Shop: Available by Local Delivery, Mail order, Pickup at the FARM
Fun Fact: Avocados do not ripen until they are picked, making it easier to stretch their growing season.
bearss lime
In Season: September - April
About the variety: Our Bearss limes are more yellow than green, they have a very thin rind, and are very juicy.
Nutritional Value: Limes are a great source of vitamin C.
Storage: Store at room temperature. You can also juice them and store in the fridge, or freeze them.
Ripening Tips: Our limes are ready to eat when they are picked!
Shop: Available by Local Delivery, Mail order, Pickup at the FARM
lemon
In Season: Nearly year round
About the variety: Our lemon tree has been on the property for so long, that we don't know what variety it is! But the lemons are large in size, with a thick rind, and very juicy.
Nutritional Value: Lemons are a great source or: vitamins C, A, E, B6 and vitamin B6, folate, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
Storage: Store at room temperature. You can also juice them and store in the fridge, or freeze them.
Ripening Tips: Our lemons are ready to eat when they are picked!
Shop: Available by Local Delivery, Mail order, Pickup at the FARM
Orange (NAvel & Valencia)
In Season: January - April (Navel); August - January (Valencia)
About the variety: Navel oranges are medium to large in size with a bright orange peel that is typically thicker in size. They are a mix of sweet and tart and are great for peeling and eating or juicing,
Valencia oranges are medium to large in size with a light orange peel that is typically heavily dimpled. They are a sweet orange, but can be difficult to peel. For this reason, they are very good for juicing.
Nutritional Value: Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C and are known to be good for heart health.
Storage: Store at room temperature. You can also juice them and store in the fridge, or freeze them. They can also be dehyrated.
Ripening Tips: Our oranges are ready to eat when they are picked!
Shop: Available by Local Delivery, Mail order, Pickup at the FARM
Sienevyi Pomegranate
In Season: November - December
About the variety: Sienevyi are a large, soft seeded fruit, with sweet dark red seeds. flavor much like a watermelon. They are great to eat on their own, as a salad topping, or for making jelly!
Nutritional Value: Pomegranates are an excellent source of fiber, vitamins B, C, K and potassium.
Storage: Store at room temperature. You can also juice them and store in the fridge, or freeze them.
Ripening Tips: Our pomegranates are ready to eat when they are picked!
Shop: Available by Local Delivery, Mail order, Pickup at the FARM