The 2 main reasons why our produce is the best:
Freshness
When in season, leaf crops such as Lettuce, Salad Leaves, Spinach, Chards, Kale and the Herbs are are picked first thing in the morning, this is followed by Tomatoes, Peppers and Aubergines , and then the Peas and Beans. Later in the day the Root, Squash and other crops will be harvested. We have found the correct timing of harvesting has proved vital in optimising the quality of the crops reaching the customer.
After picking the crops, our harvesting team then clean, trim, pack and load the vans so that the vegetables arrive at our Farmers Market stalls, the vegetable boxes or the farm shop in the freshest condition possible, mostly within 24 hours of being picked.
Quality
we sometimes use older varieties that can be harder to grow and less productive but do have an excellent taste.
They are grown in what we believe are some of the best conditions possible
Our soils have been Organic/Bio-Dynamic for up to five decades. The natural fertility of our part of the valley is maintained and then improved by the careful use of crop rotation, home made composts and the Bio-Dynamic herbal sprays
We Feel this provides the best possible conditions for the crops we produce, something, we hope you will agree, that is then reflected in the taste and quality of the foods we produce
Around 60 different types of vegetables, Salads and herbs are grown on the Farm.
During an average year we aim to grow:
5 varieties of Potato,
3 varieties of Onion,
2 varieties of Carrot,
Beetroot,
Parsnips,
Swede,
Celeriac,
3 varieties of Squash,
2 varieties of Courgettes,
Courgette Flowers,
Leeks,
2 varieties of Onions
Garlic
3 varieties of Cabbage
3 varieties of Kale,
Broccoli
Cauliflower,
Romanesco,
Sprouts,
2 varieties of Spinach
3 varieties of Chard,
6 varieties of Lettuce,
2 varieties of Rocket,
Mizuna,
Naminia,
Pak Choi,
Tat Soi,
2 varieties of Mustard,
Purslane,
2 varieties of Parsley,
Coriander,
3 varieties of Mint,
Chives,
Dill,
Fennel
Oregano,
Thyme,
Marjoram,
Sage,
2 varieties Basil,
6 varieties of Tomato,
Aubergine,
3 varieties of Cucumber,
4 varieties of Pepper,
3 varieties of Pea,
4 varieties of Bean
and we always have new varieties to offer every year.
- Freshness: Harvested fresh to order every morning
- Quality: The vegetable varieties we use are selected for taste rather than yield
Freshness
When in season, leaf crops such as Lettuce, Salad Leaves, Spinach, Chards, Kale and the Herbs are are picked first thing in the morning, this is followed by Tomatoes, Peppers and Aubergines , and then the Peas and Beans. Later in the day the Root, Squash and other crops will be harvested. We have found the correct timing of harvesting has proved vital in optimising the quality of the crops reaching the customer.
After picking the crops, our harvesting team then clean, trim, pack and load the vans so that the vegetables arrive at our Farmers Market stalls, the vegetable boxes or the farm shop in the freshest condition possible, mostly within 24 hours of being picked.
Quality
we sometimes use older varieties that can be harder to grow and less productive but do have an excellent taste.
They are grown in what we believe are some of the best conditions possible
Our soils have been Organic/Bio-Dynamic for up to five decades. The natural fertility of our part of the valley is maintained and then improved by the careful use of crop rotation, home made composts and the Bio-Dynamic herbal sprays
We Feel this provides the best possible conditions for the crops we produce, something, we hope you will agree, that is then reflected in the taste and quality of the foods we produce
Around 60 different types of vegetables, Salads and herbs are grown on the Farm.
During an average year we aim to grow:
5 varieties of Potato,
3 varieties of Onion,
2 varieties of Carrot,
Beetroot,
Parsnips,
Swede,
Celeriac,
3 varieties of Squash,
2 varieties of Courgettes,
Courgette Flowers,
Leeks,
2 varieties of Onions
Garlic
3 varieties of Cabbage
3 varieties of Kale,
Broccoli
Cauliflower,
Romanesco,
Sprouts,
2 varieties of Spinach
3 varieties of Chard,
6 varieties of Lettuce,
2 varieties of Rocket,
Mizuna,
Naminia,
Pak Choi,
Tat Soi,
2 varieties of Mustard,
Purslane,
2 varieties of Parsley,
Coriander,
3 varieties of Mint,
Chives,
Dill,
Fennel
Oregano,
Thyme,
Marjoram,
Sage,
2 varieties Basil,
6 varieties of Tomato,
Aubergine,
3 varieties of Cucumber,
4 varieties of Pepper,
3 varieties of Pea,
4 varieties of Bean
and we always have new varieties to offer every year.
