SM23 (W8): Georgia in July, It Ain’t for the Faint of Heart

Dear CSA Members + Farm Community,

The unrelenting heat, the bug pressure, the weeds! Growing in Georgia in July ain’t for the faint of heart, folks. We’re pounding those electrolytes and taking breaks in the shade. While the heat is taking a toll on some of the flowers and veggies, we’re still pulling tons of food out of the field every week and the heartiest flowers are going strong (shout out to zinnias and celosia for carrying the team on their back!)

The tomatoes are still going strong, even with the heat! We’ll be offering 10 lb. boxes of seconds (tomatoes that are still perfectly good to eat but may have some bumps and bruises that mean that they’re not good enough to sell full price) for $25. Email diamondhillfarmcsa@gmail.com to reserve a box at your CSA pickup, or look out for them at market! These ‘maters would be perfect for a batch of sauce or salsa, if you’re looking to make a bunch and freeze it for the winter months!

Don’t forget to get tickets for the farm dinner at Diamond Hill Farm! Proceeds benefit Athens Farmers Market. Take a tour of the farm with owner-operator Carter, and enjoy food and drinks featuring produce from our farm. Seats are limited so get tickets while they’re available.

If you’re a market regular, you’ve probably already seen the knobbly little pumpkin-like squash we’ve had for the past few weeks- the lovely Kabocha! CSA members, you’ll get one of these beauties in your share this week. Kabocha is similar in flavor and texture to butternut or acorn squash, but the skin is edible! Try it roasted with soy sauce and butter, stir fried with pork and ginger, or with a garlicky miso glaze!

Happy eating!
Diamond Hill Farmers

This week’s farm share:

$25 Share: Heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, potatoes, kabocha squash, bell peppers

$35 Share: Heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, potatoes, spaghetti squash, bell peppers, shishito peppers, onions, mint