Farmer's Market Report September 3, 2010
NEW THIS WEEK:
Sunchokes
Passion Fruit
THE FARMS:
Penryn Orchard – Placer County, CA
- Goldmine Nectarines
- Kosui Asian Pears
- Fig Leaves
- Black Mission Figs
- Celestial Figs
- Elephant Heart Plums
- Bartlett Pears
- Indian Blood Peaches
- O’ Henry Peaches
Carlsbad Aquafarm – Carlsbad, CA
Owner and diver, John Davis is passionate about sustainable aquaculture: He believes that every oyster and mussel raised in his 6 acre aquafarm is one less that will be taken from the ocean. The aquafarm, located in the highly protected Agua Hedionda Lagoon offshore is a green operation that returns water back to the ocean cleaner than when it comes in. Carlsbad Aquafarm grows and harvests one oyster in two phases, young and mature: the young oyster is known as “Luna” and the mature: “Blonde”. Both are delicate and delicious. The Blonde offering a little more mineral and salt in finish. Their shells are cupped and grow deeper with age, which provides a great vessel for the oysters’ liquor.
- Luna Oysters
- Red Ogo Seaweed
Mountain Meadow Mushroom: Escondido, CA
- Blazei Mushrooms – now available dried too
Garcia Organic Farm – Fallbrook, CA
- Hass Avocado
- Valencia Oranges
Fallbrook Mushroom Farm – Fallbrook, CA:
- Baby Oyster Mushrooms
- peewee shitake
Polito Family Farm – Valley Center, CA
- Oro Blanco Grapefuit
Schaner Farm, Valley Center, CA
- Hen Eggs
Sage Mountain Farms: Temecula, CA
- Wild Arugula
- Beets – Gold, Bulls Blood, Chioggia
- Carrots – White, Yellow, Orange
- Spring Onions – small & medium bulbs
- Squashes – Eight Ball, Zucchini, Multi colored Patty Pan
- Spring Garlic
- Italian Purple Garlic
- Radishes – Purple & French Breakfast
- Dandelion Greens
Beylik Family Farms – Fillmore, CA
- Persian Cucumbers
- Japanese Tomatoes
- Yellow Tomatoes
- Sweet Basil
- Lipstick Peppers
- Italian Frying Peppers
- Hungarian Peppers
Coastal Organics – Oxnard, CA
- Heirloom Cherry Tomato Mix
- Baby Summer Squash Mix
- Cherokee Heirloom Tomato
Coleman Family Farm – Carpinteria, CA
- Pirella Lettuce
- Passion Fruit
- Sunchokes
- Padron Peppers
- Baby Broccoli
- Deer’s Tongue Lettuce
- Red Butter (Piret) Lettuce
- Vulcan Lettuce
- Freckles Lettuce
- Lollo Rossa Lettuce
- Frisee
- Treviso
- Radicchio
- Red Bok Choy
- Brocolli Spigarello
- Peacock Kale
- Red Frill Mustard
- Persian Watercress
- French Sorrel
- Chrysanthemum
- Lemon Verbena
Gloria Tamai Farms, Oxnard, CA
- Gaviota Strawberry
- Albian Strawberry
- White Corn
- Cherry Tomato Mix
- Black Cherry Tomatoes
- Yellow Wax Beans
- Heirloom Tomatoes
La Nogalera
- Walnuts
- Walnut Oil
Life’s A Choke – Lompoc, CA
- Lyon Artichoke with Stem
- Baby Purple Artichokes
- Anzious Baby Artichokes
- Squash Blossoms
- Asparagus: Pencil to Jumbo
Mike and Son Egg Ranch – Ontario, CA
- Brown Eggs
Pudwill Farm – Nipomo, CA
- Blackberrries
- Blueberries
- Black Mission Figs
- Raspberries – Red, Orange, and Yellow
Rutiz Farm – Arroyo Grande, CA
- Romano Beans
- Savoy Spinach
- French Breakfast Radishes
- Wild Arugula
- Sierra Gold Potatoes
- Herbs – Sage, Thyme, Arugula, Tarragon, Oregano
Tutti Frutti(Italian for All Fruit) – Santa Barbara County and Carpinteria
- Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes
- Blue Lake Beans
- Strawberries
Weiser Family Farm – Bakersfield, CA
- Red Thumb Potatoes
- Russian Banana Fingerlings
- Peewee Potato Mix
- Eggplant – Black Bell, Caliope, White, Green Apple
- Melons – Arava, Cavaillon, Ogen, Sugar Queen
- Mixed Colored Carrots
- Bermuda Onions
Windrose Farm – Paso Robles, CA
- Braising Mix Greens
- Torpedo Onions- Red & White
- Potatoes – Carola, Onoway, Rose Gold
- Apples – New Jersey, Green Gravenstein, Pink Pearl
- Red Dandelion Greens
- Smoked Tomatoes
Flora Bella
- Shell Beans – Cranberry & Black eyed
- Fresh Garbanzo Beans
Yasutomi Farm – Pico Rivera, CA
- Baby Bok Choy
- Baby Celery
Suzie’s Farm – San Diego, CA
- Freckles
- Summer Squash Mix
- Italian Rustic Arugula
- Beets – Red, Gold, & Chioggia
- Radishes – Black, Watermelon, Mixed Bunch
- Fennel
- Macho Squash Blossoms
- Semi-Savoyed (Bloomsdale) Spinach
- Squashes – Eight Ball, Zucchini, Heirloom Romanesco
- Cucumbers – Mini White, Crystal Apple, Armenian
- Shelling Beans – Tiger Eye, Fava
2 Peas in a Pod – Arroyo Grande, CA
- French Beans
- Snap Peas
- Romano Beans
- Shell Beans – Cranberry, Money, and Persian
- Fava Beans
Raven Orchard – Julian, CA
- Empire Apple
- Jonathan Apple
Leafy Greens – Jamul, CA
- Hydro Baby Butter Lettuce