butternut and acorn squash now ready

Yes, it's a little early, but the first crop of butternut and acorn squash are now in the barn, and they are quite tasty! The second crop of butternuts are still in the field, but will be harvested soon. All these squash were grown completely pesticide- and herbicide-free. We grew them at my neighbor's across the street, so conventional lime and fertilizer were applied back in May.

These squash store well in a cool dry place, or can be cooked and frozen. I went with the latter option last fall, due to storage limitations. The other day at the Flat Rock Market, one customer told me she still had some that she bought from me last year, and that it's still looking great! For myself, I'm almost through with what I had frozen back--just one more bag left, so this harvest is just in time.

Starting in September, look for us to bring recipes and samples to the tailgate markets! Plan on getting your winter squash from us!

We're selling them $1/lb. Discounts on half-bushel quantities and larger, and on blemished squash. Pick up at the farm in Saluda by appointment. Or meet us at the Tailgates: Hendersonville Community Co-op on Mondays (3-6) or Flat Rock on Thursdays (3-6). I can deliver quantities to individuals and restaurants in Saluda, Columbus/Tryon, and Hendersonville/Flat Rock. Last year we continued deliveries to restaurants into December, and easily expect to do at least as much this year - we'll have about twice as much squash.

Contact us if you're interested, we'll set some aside for you! Spread the word!

-Mollie