The weather is giving Andy a little bit of trouble. All the rain that we have been having in the Cincinnati area has not reached Hillsboro. So the farm is experiencing a little bit of drought. Not severe by any means. The good news is that the irrigation system is doing a good job keeping things watered. Andy doesn't seem think the crops and produce will be affected. The irrigation system is taking care of everything very well.
The last batch of cantaloupes is all but over. They were really good and sweet this year. Now it is time to get ready for all those earthy fall crops like sweet potatoes and winter squash. Andy thinks they will be in our boxes in a few weeks.
The okra in the boxes is something new that Andy is trying this year. In case you don't get any this week rest assured that you will get some next week...share and share alike.
And More About Our Growing Methods
Last week Andy mentioned that they have start using a P.H. meter and refractometer to check on the growth of the plants and to get a better view of what minerals are still needed. The refractometer tells us how high the brix (sugar content) is in the plants. Basically the higher the brix is, the healthier the plant is. High a high brix there is less chance of plant disease and insect pressure. Also the produce keeps better flavor. Although the refractometer tells how high the brix level is, it really does not tell much about the minerals that are lacking. The P.H. meter tells more about what minerals are still needed. Andy will be telling us more about this next week.
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