tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20173658966408083242024-03-15T18:10:10.582-07:00Otow Orchard Fruit StandChristy Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04913886887676839116noreply@blogger.comBlogger425125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-70159387987834641152024-03-12T10:46:00.000-07:002024-03-12T10:47:42.232-07:00SLOW SEASON HOURS<p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-J7L5SC29G3Y4MUx5ShefSpM3DGbB2oSyLqpMz-IZiOhfX5N4ynAE5iwQrj0zcjhJA8FuSJ2R_ABw3PnT-abe0qk4MGsflwrY5Ue5lkiggE7tjO67NfzHscopAxxevdDcmAtigu_4QFl-StxBvd7Hx6-AzCyyh6ziSD5kPBJqsXcO1ciXCgEGt10QRFi/s4032/IMG_20240310_172456791.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM-J7L5SC29G3Y4MUx5ShefSpM3DGbB2oSyLqpMz-IZiOhfX5N4ynAE5iwQrj0zcjhJA8FuSJ2R_ABw3PnT-abe0qk4MGsflwrY5Ue5lkiggE7tjO67NfzHscopAxxevdDcmAtigu_4QFl-StxBvd7Hx6-AzCyyh6ziSD5kPBJqsXcO1ciXCgEGt10QRFi/s320/IMG_20240310_172456791.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /> <span style="font-size: large;">Trees are busy making fruit for our next season. It all seems to start with flowers. Meanwhile, there is less to offer in the farm stand. I call this time of year our Slow Season. Please note that hours are reduced till the end of May. Friday, Saturday and Sunday hours are the same as always. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday hours are reduced to 2 hours in the middle of the day 11:30 to 1:30. Outside of these hours, you are welcome to call me at (916) 300-0720 to ask if I can meet you. You will have to leave a message if your number is not already identified in my phone. We are often at the farm somewhere, just not in the farm stand.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">REDUCED HOURS</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues, Wed, Thurs: 11:30 to 1:30</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fri, and Sat: 10:00 to 6:00</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday: 11:00 to 5:00 <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Closed on Mondays</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/s4032/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. We peeled the last persimmons at the beginning of December. The hoshigaki is available in the farm stand. You may
drop in for on farm pick up. Contact us for large on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> for the 2023 season.<br /></span></span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEoNxY88HrrcRUfn8uNTDbw5tboqoMyf70mhe9qOFdaoqb5iFgKgHOEd8Ou19e5KLWtpp4rxuYNejnOA1TQXxA8boH_TGxkgiVOQ0Y5_fO8ocZAeNgITrkzppAFtx9SugnkA4rem4t-F4T7POpVvmXPhLME5z-qCHiSu67SFIz5Ak3P1JjiCwKRu_1veA/s2475/IMG_20240127_172732833.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="2399" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEoNxY88HrrcRUfn8uNTDbw5tboqoMyf70mhe9qOFdaoqb5iFgKgHOEd8Ou19e5KLWtpp4rxuYNejnOA1TQXxA8boH_TGxkgiVOQ0Y5_fO8ocZAeNgITrkzppAFtx9SugnkA4rem4t-F4T7POpVvmXPhLME5z-qCHiSu67SFIz5Ak3P1JjiCwKRu_1veA/w194-h200/IMG_20240127_172732833.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u></b>: Sweet tart and a bit bitter. Very tasty.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u></u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHGoPwIm59eo6IMLNRf5qr4rPhGK_IXBfcanFX8NfY3C9n4LQ3ac4VRGNiuvQlWJkY9-g1Dux7sDAK7ItEm5bCO1BrwbyblJp3ehC5OkD_8HGMfdcxDV9o_wyRBZJAVJOPzvFff4OVKSfTs2-AysDIJGFZRzzIXYYXCYwIN2VWKDyHlBC_9Axj7ZhWeZQ/s4032/IMG_20240127_171048625.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Navel Oranges</u></b>: Sweet and Juicy.</span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXydTVFubII8dgxnAWvlwlVzwTfHfB4D1lR2KVf8bohUT9ujoaYh661CQ3Rqq_HKx6QPOIiJA-8lfct-gW9ssPRS8DABqq7PRrLBJcMSFyMoXgb6iPvLGCPkHmbg_4tDqGRi3hxcxOwypC_w0I6FnilLY9g3nJUw9rrxylnsWXRVo2yoRS3UBDnW2rWWo/s4032/IMG_20240310_172142673(1).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPXydTVFubII8dgxnAWvlwlVzwTfHfB4D1lR2KVf8bohUT9ujoaYh661CQ3Rqq_HKx6QPOIiJA-8lfct-gW9ssPRS8DABqq7PRrLBJcMSFyMoXgb6iPvLGCPkHmbg_4tDqGRi3hxcxOwypC_w0I6FnilLY9g3nJUw9rrxylnsWXRVo2yoRS3UBDnW2rWWo/s320/IMG_20240310_172142673(1).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachya : Frozen persimmon pulp.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Kiwi</u></b>: Fuzzy brown skin over green flesh speckled with black seeds.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> Shelled for you.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> </span></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/s4032/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" width="150" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Meyer Lemons: Tasty and flavorful lemons, low in acid. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Pleasant Hill Farm</u></b> in Newcastle, no spray:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Navel oranges</u></span><span style="font-size: large;">: Sweet and juicy with great flavor. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Stoney Point Orchard</u></b> in Loomis, Certified Organic:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Ruby Red Grapefruit: Sweet-tart and juicy with pink flesh. Great flavor.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b>, Newcastle, CA, conventional farm:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Kiwi: Sweet-tart fruit with deep green flesh.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens. Limited supply.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAI-stdawdSBqz7PbbSPq6urV672jm2VYshUC8wVbIcek1rAsq8UZ5fzun8YjFEZApxHqFB18waY7g_vFypQKukgJNb50DAg3ySBgE9lLCqhwI8ltGFHWFCMm6EbJ1Wt8Acipf116EPCIQmDth5uTwFn9uMWlTln9lODyCOt4fpsn2i9bOH9P9lkRLYTD/s4032/IMG_20240310_172401623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAI-stdawdSBqz7PbbSPq6urV672jm2VYshUC8wVbIcek1rAsq8UZ5fzun8YjFEZApxHqFB18waY7g_vFypQKukgJNb50DAg3ySBgE9lLCqhwI8ltGFHWFCMm6EbJ1Wt8Acipf116EPCIQmDth5uTwFn9uMWlTln9lODyCOt4fpsn2i9bOH9P9lkRLYTD/w571-h640/IMG_20240310_172401623.jpg" width="571" /></a></span></span></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><br /><br /><br /><br /> </span></span></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-49372352114574950402024-02-19T16:52:00.000-08:002024-02-19T16:52:22.027-08:00TIME FOR CITRUS<p><br /></p><p> <span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span>Sweet tang. Some of us crave it along with the intense flavors offered by the many varieties of citrus. Citrus fruit are not just for fresh eating. They are so important in flavoring our meals, and for making juices. Let's not forget that citrus fruit can supply much needed Vitamin C for our wintertime health. We will continue to have a variety of citrus fruit available for a couple of weeks. When the oranges and mandarins are gone we should still have grapefruit and lemons.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> </span><span> </span>In addition to citrus fruit we are also harvesting Kiwi fruit. There is also a good supply of hoshigaki.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span>We have a supply of bare root fruit trees to put in the ground. We will be planting plums, pluots, cherries, Asian pears and both yellow and white peaches. These trees are available for some back yards.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span>This is the quiet time of year for the orchard. Only the citrus trees have fruit and leaves. The other trees are resting. Soon the plums and pluots will start to bloom. There will be patches of white blossoms in the orchard to mark their spots. By mid March we should see the pink blossoms of peaches and nectarines. If you plan to walk the orchard during bloom time, it is best to call first to find out what is blooming. This year seems different than previous years.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span>On March 5th we will be starting our modified hours. It will be our regular hours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Our Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday hours will change to just 11:30 to 1:30. And of course, Closed on Mondays as usual. We anticipate these hours for March, April and May. If you need other times to visit, we will try to accommodate you. We are often at the farm somewhere but not necessarily in the farm stand. You may call ahead at (916) 300-0720. You will have to leave a message or text.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>HOURS: <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CmnL__Ui25xEutFbGbJEufxGmsRcxj2y-4i5fsl2As4Hl03G2Iq1nPGNX_-VQcieISkm44lEo-bmDxJD0avEy4N8j_xvVAhpNTkxwF-IRz9V5DDrQNRWMNkn2kWoCAF6FCwm6z8OZkqrt6drVh4cz8KqpH8UFbty1ZNyqSpGWhepJsRskiEK8qGuX9yN/s4032/IMG_20240218_185459722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1CmnL__Ui25xEutFbGbJEufxGmsRcxj2y-4i5fsl2As4Hl03G2Iq1nPGNX_-VQcieISkm44lEo-bmDxJD0avEy4N8j_xvVAhpNTkxwF-IRz9V5DDrQNRWMNkn2kWoCAF6FCwm6z8OZkqrt6drVh4cz8KqpH8UFbty1ZNyqSpGWhepJsRskiEK8qGuX9yN/w320-h218/IMG_20240218_185459722.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/s4032/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. We peeled the last persimmons at the beginning of December. The hoshigaki is available in the farm stand. You may
drop in for on farm pick up. Contact us for large on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> for the 2023 season.<br /></span></span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEoNxY88HrrcRUfn8uNTDbw5tboqoMyf70mhe9qOFdaoqb5iFgKgHOEd8Ou19e5KLWtpp4rxuYNejnOA1TQXxA8boH_TGxkgiVOQ0Y5_fO8ocZAeNgITrkzppAFtx9SugnkA4rem4t-F4T7POpVvmXPhLME5z-qCHiSu67SFIz5Ak3P1JjiCwKRu_1veA/s2475/IMG_20240127_172732833.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="2399" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEoNxY88HrrcRUfn8uNTDbw5tboqoMyf70mhe9qOFdaoqb5iFgKgHOEd8Ou19e5KLWtpp4rxuYNejnOA1TQXxA8boH_TGxkgiVOQ0Y5_fO8ocZAeNgITrkzppAFtx9SugnkA4rem4t-F4T7POpVvmXPhLME5z-qCHiSu67SFIz5Ak3P1JjiCwKRu_1veA/w194-h200/IMG_20240127_172732833.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u></b>: Sweet tart and a bit bitter. Very tasty.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u></u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHGoPwIm59eo6IMLNRf5qr4rPhGK_IXBfcanFX8NfY3C9n4LQ3ac4VRGNiuvQlWJkY9-g1Dux7sDAK7ItEm5bCO1BrwbyblJp3ehC5OkD_8HGMfdcxDV9o_wyRBZJAVJOPzvFff4OVKSfTs2-AysDIJGFZRzzIXYYXCYwIN2VWKDyHlBC_9Axj7ZhWeZQ/s4032/IMG_20240127_171048625.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHGoPwIm59eo6IMLNRf5qr4rPhGK_IXBfcanFX8NfY3C9n4LQ3ac4VRGNiuvQlWJkY9-g1Dux7sDAK7ItEm5bCO1BrwbyblJp3ehC5OkD_8HGMfdcxDV9o_wyRBZJAVJOPzvFff4OVKSfTs2-AysDIJGFZRzzIXYYXCYwIN2VWKDyHlBC_9Axj7ZhWeZQ/w150-h200/IMG_20240127_171048625.jpg" width="150" /></a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Navel Oranges</u></b>: Sweet and Juicy.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Blood Oranges</u></b>: Sweet and juicy with dramatic red flesh. Good for fresh eating, juice, marmalade, or adding to salads or drinks.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /><br /><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzU1RIurc8xv-n_57sdehK7bp6ePZo_fe23uFRUhqCdK43XFn2RWYDXC2JPfP4SnVAD7cHFxUoyJ7lX9PbxwOwKBW1aTTVxZ-A3th9yL0VLl20WISULlovnEEGQf9OFpzDzlUcx-ObDlE2fIoE9gTXrtTqMPxujOcdpnLKiE3-0rMdhl3W5m_GMTmq_HNy/s2683/IMG_20240127_173002145.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2683" data-original-width="1902" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzU1RIurc8xv-n_57sdehK7bp6ePZo_fe23uFRUhqCdK43XFn2RWYDXC2JPfP4SnVAD7cHFxUoyJ7lX9PbxwOwKBW1aTTVxZ-A3th9yL0VLl20WISULlovnEEGQf9OFpzDzlUcx-ObDlE2fIoE9gTXrtTqMPxujOcdpnLKiE3-0rMdhl3W5m_GMTmq_HNy/w142-h200/IMG_20240127_173002145.jpg" width="142" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Satsuma Mandarins</u></b>:
Sweet, juicy, and easy to peel. Very popular this time of year. Great
flavor and an easy healthy snack. Can be added to desserts, salads, and
drinks. Zest can be used to flavor sauces and marinades.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Clementine Mandarins</u></b>:
Sweet and juicy. Easy to peel with delicate membrane. They are more
mild than oranges and make an easy healthy snack. Can be added to
salads and desserts.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachya : Frozen persimmon pulp.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Kiwi</u></b>: Fuzzy brown skin over green flesh speckled with black seeds.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> Shelled for you.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> </span></span></span><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:<br /><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/s4032/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" width="150" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Meyer Lemons: Tasty and flavorful lemons, low in acid. </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Pleasant Hill Farm</u></b> in Newcastle, no spray:<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Navel oranges</u></span><span style="font-size: large;">: Sweet and juicy with great flavor. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Cara Cara oranges</u>: These pink fleshed oranges are sweet and juicy with great flavor.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAGe19zpuNdQfeX4jU7_QrXagZJvrYZSIZOspaQYMnE2cDwj6YHrwFeeJoAhj5s_PnRU6KAhhnFUANEyXyBjeHbuyje0JFgZSuSCfET0LjLQioxiQUfYOq6rqRge-BdXfcfxdIG1tO6xl201aDyutvIu9IpM23BtA6ADV41Scp_B9OUAZDTimVKX6kbf6/s4032/IMG_20240127_170929009.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAGe19zpuNdQfeX4jU7_QrXagZJvrYZSIZOspaQYMnE2cDwj6YHrwFeeJoAhj5s_PnRU6KAhhnFUANEyXyBjeHbuyje0JFgZSuSCfET0LjLQioxiQUfYOq6rqRge-BdXfcfxdIG1tO6xl201aDyutvIu9IpM23BtA6ADV41Scp_B9OUAZDTimVKX6kbf6/w431-h460/IMG_20240127_170929009.jpg" width="431" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Preparing vegetable garden.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p> </p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-28374528137676877052024-01-31T13:01:00.000-08:002024-01-31T13:03:04.056-08:00CITRUS SEASON AND HOSHIGAKI SPECIAL<p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> </span><span> </span>On our farm it is a time of renewal. Most trees are bare so we can see an unobstructed view of the orchard. This view will change as the trees put on leaves. But for now we see the rolling hills of our foothill orchard and the bare branch structures of our trees. They are waiting for life to return to their limbs. A few trees have started to bloom. I wonder if we got enough chill hours (Temperatures below 45 degrees F.) this winter to push a robust growth. A delayed and erratic bloom season is one of the responses to the warmer climate we are experiencing. We like it, but it is confusing to the trees which then can't react in their normal ways.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> We are having a <b>Hoshigaki Valentine Special.</b> For customers coming to the farm, we are offering discounts ranging from $1 to $6 per pound. The greatest savings are for those who purchase 5 pounds or more. <u> Special sale will end February 15, 2024.</u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">(I know it will be confusing. The above offer is for hoshigaki picked up at the farm. The offer described below is for orders sent in the mail.)<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span> </span><span> </span>We are offering a VALENTINE SPECIAL at this time, good for hoshigaki <b>mail orders</b> received between Jan. 22 to Feb. 15, 2024. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Buy 3 pounds at $60 per pound and receive one pound <b>free</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <u><b>Total order must be sent to a single address.</b></u> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Use the second page of the <a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf">order form</a> with the description "<b>Valentine Special 2024</b>" $180. </span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;">Each
"VALENTINE SPECIAL" must be sent to only one address. Please call or
email if you need clarification. otoworchard@yahoo.com or (916)
791-1656.<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We are now moving onto citrus season. With the cold weather citrus fruits can add to your intake of vitamin C. We have mandarins, oranges, grapefruit, lemons and yuzu.<br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>HOURS: <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/s4032/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. We peeled the last persimmons at the beginning of December. The hoshigaki is available in the farm stand. You may
drop in for on farm pick up. Contact us for large on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> for the 2023 season. See Valentine Specials described above.<br /></span></span><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEoNxY88HrrcRUfn8uNTDbw5tboqoMyf70mhe9qOFdaoqb5iFgKgHOEd8Ou19e5KLWtpp4rxuYNejnOA1TQXxA8boH_TGxkgiVOQ0Y5_fO8ocZAeNgITrkzppAFtx9SugnkA4rem4t-F4T7POpVvmXPhLME5z-qCHiSu67SFIz5Ak3P1JjiCwKRu_1veA/s2475/IMG_20240127_172732833.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2475" data-original-width="2399" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEoNxY88HrrcRUfn8uNTDbw5tboqoMyf70mhe9qOFdaoqb5iFgKgHOEd8Ou19e5KLWtpp4rxuYNejnOA1TQXxA8boH_TGxkgiVOQ0Y5_fO8ocZAeNgITrkzppAFtx9SugnkA4rem4t-F4T7POpVvmXPhLME5z-qCHiSu67SFIz5Ak3P1JjiCwKRu_1veA/w194-h200/IMG_20240127_172732833.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span>: </span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Fuji: Known for being sweet juicy and always crisp.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u></b>: Sweet tart and a bit bitter. Very tasty.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u></u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHGoPwIm59eo6IMLNRf5qr4rPhGK_IXBfcanFX8NfY3C9n4LQ3ac4VRGNiuvQlWJkY9-g1Dux7sDAK7ItEm5bCO1BrwbyblJp3ehC5OkD_8HGMfdcxDV9o_wyRBZJAVJOPzvFff4OVKSfTs2-AysDIJGFZRzzIXYYXCYwIN2VWKDyHlBC_9Axj7ZhWeZQ/s4032/IMG_20240127_171048625.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIHGoPwIm59eo6IMLNRf5qr4rPhGK_IXBfcanFX8NfY3C9n4LQ3ac4VRGNiuvQlWJkY9-g1Dux7sDAK7ItEm5bCO1BrwbyblJp3ehC5OkD_8HGMfdcxDV9o_wyRBZJAVJOPzvFff4OVKSfTs2-AysDIJGFZRzzIXYYXCYwIN2VWKDyHlBC_9Axj7ZhWeZQ/w150-h200/IMG_20240127_171048625.jpg" width="150" /></a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Navel Oranges</u></b>: Sweet and Juicy.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Blood Oranges</u></b>: Sweet and juicy with dramatic red flesh. Good for fresh eating, juice, marmalade, or adding to salads or drinks.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /><br /><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzU1RIurc8xv-n_57sdehK7bp6ePZo_fe23uFRUhqCdK43XFn2RWYDXC2JPfP4SnVAD7cHFxUoyJ7lX9PbxwOwKBW1aTTVxZ-A3th9yL0VLl20WISULlovnEEGQf9OFpzDzlUcx-ObDlE2fIoE9gTXrtTqMPxujOcdpnLKiE3-0rMdhl3W5m_GMTmq_HNy/s2683/IMG_20240127_173002145.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2683" data-original-width="1902" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzU1RIurc8xv-n_57sdehK7bp6ePZo_fe23uFRUhqCdK43XFn2RWYDXC2JPfP4SnVAD7cHFxUoyJ7lX9PbxwOwKBW1aTTVxZ-A3th9yL0VLl20WISULlovnEEGQf9OFpzDzlUcx-ObDlE2fIoE9gTXrtTqMPxujOcdpnLKiE3-0rMdhl3W5m_GMTmq_HNy/w142-h200/IMG_20240127_173002145.jpg" width="142" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Satsuma Mandarins</u></b>: Sweet, juicy, and easy to peel. Very popular this time of year. Great flavor and an easy healthy snack. Can be added to desserts, salads, and drinks. Zest can be used to flavor sauces and marinades.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Clementine Mandarins</u></b>: Sweet and juicy. Easy to peel with delicte membrane. They are more mild than oranges and make an easy healthy snack. Can be added to salads and desserts.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Okusankichi: Large winter Asian pear. It is a good keeper. It is sweet with a hint of tartness. Juicy and crisp. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachiya:
Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right
out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding. Used for making hoshigaki.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> In the shell. You have to crack them.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b> in Newcastle, CA, Conventional practices. Satsuma mandarins. Sweet, juicy.</span><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> </span></span></span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9iOTzHznDtQYvVxt_erfxVfHbPTa3g6bzUhMcSnjD2J_TaZcxlhVhRCcxldk43xeY7p4rpJESxd9mdY6s0ryuwQhAm9Qq3SCS_3VHkkNXi708HDg7H2BDXhrbngbej0tXnrP5aHItVNYvMBXZiWODhr7QLajcF0apKwSEabR7MDGFroKOstpyc6BG8jM/s4032/IMG_20240102_075432725.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9iOTzHznDtQYvVxt_erfxVfHbPTa3g6bzUhMcSnjD2J_TaZcxlhVhRCcxldk43xeY7p4rpJESxd9mdY6s0ryuwQhAm9Qq3SCS_3VHkkNXi708HDg7H2BDXhrbngbej0tXnrP5aHItVNYvMBXZiWODhr7QLajcF0apKwSEabR7MDGFroKOstpyc6BG8jM/w150-h200/IMG_20240102_075432725.jpg" width="150" /></a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Stoney Point Farm</u></b>,
Organic certified, Loomis, CA: </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Oro Blanco Grapefruit: Easy to peel white grapefruit. White flesh that is sweet or sweet-tart. Skin is greenish to yellow.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Yuzu: Aromatic citrus fruit like a mandarin or lemon with uneven skin. Valued for its fragrant zest (skin) and tart juice. Much like lemon, yuzu is used to flavor sauces, dishes, teas and drinks. Supply is limited.<br /><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Meyer Lemons: Tasty and flavorful lemons, low in acid. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/s4032/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXvDCsipPlwYoB6EvJoadvv78CxH9s0XctYSKdIlHNmFMy3dKbHnYKSEXn6MqUH7V5lrVDt6138bmAHnZKfp8eW4KSxE4oq_TscJE19ed5sA94x6ZpM7lkYYdkXnCNgluvVE5blPiGTst8hAZpyubxMoHFzUhZFDwKg9KJJzITzMpf3zU8c-YDQ1SlmOE/s4032/IMG_20240103_170744672.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeXvDCsipPlwYoB6EvJoadvv78CxH9s0XctYSKdIlHNmFMy3dKbHnYKSEXn6MqUH7V5lrVDt6138bmAHnZKfp8eW4KSxE4oq_TscJE19ed5sA94x6ZpM7lkYYdkXnCNgluvVE5blPiGTst8hAZpyubxMoHFzUhZFDwKg9KJJzITzMpf3zU8c-YDQ1SlmOE/w150-h200/IMG_20240103_170744672.jpg" width="150" /></a></div> <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicM2XJ-_5X125EHoK3TWiwXZEToM3hRKhDr3u8NPbtTjztiyE2KWEZsKxuu1YcnFkEElckqyWcZgs2psHazkYB9v3VRcZ9a2wvW9rDSHtycyGfgtwiWSUqZ008Pfnu7hy2LqHwi28e3u-8cgb2oKngXWFLbap486f91XuOPlxr5UbRz4UeAaQ2Yfy_cKou/s4032/IMG_20240127_170858635.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicM2XJ-_5X125EHoK3TWiwXZEToM3hRKhDr3u8NPbtTjztiyE2KWEZsKxuu1YcnFkEElckqyWcZgs2psHazkYB9v3VRcZ9a2wvW9rDSHtycyGfgtwiWSUqZ008Pfnu7hy2LqHwi28e3u-8cgb2oKngXWFLbap486f91XuOPlxr5UbRz4UeAaQ2Yfy_cKou/s320/IMG_20240127_170858635.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></span><p></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-5363268018031940772024-01-20T09:37:00.000-08:002024-01-20T09:37:05.356-08:00HOSHIGAKI FOR YOUR VALENTINE<p><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Qxy9w03yXkpidHoSeygO2Sp8pCfP9VT8b5EcRCgcwywlbQmpn7vwSX-8VjIvknH7jjrJR4Gq2Me2CBMc_KfU2dT49V2QHGrl6ufcqLUR6EOk8HofpNPfuOitoi-PseuwvdTfZY_cQeWfhB3SZlgYyhSfrhGLLcmaSp-xZRbo61U0YDq8ECsF5HZVe8i/s4032/IMG_20231231_191353954(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu8Qxy9w03yXkpidHoSeygO2Sp8pCfP9VT8b5EcRCgcwywlbQmpn7vwSX-8VjIvknH7jjrJR4Gq2Me2CBMc_KfU2dT49V2QHGrl6ufcqLUR6EOk8HofpNPfuOitoi-PseuwvdTfZY_cQeWfhB3SZlgYyhSfrhGLLcmaSp-xZRbo61U0YDq8ECsF5HZVe8i/s320/IMG_20231231_191353954(1).jpg" width="240" /></a>2023 WAS A GOOD YEAR TO MAKE HOSHIGAKI. We are still processing them and our storage space is dwindling. We are offering a VALENTINE SPECIAL at this time, good for hoshigaki orders received between Jan. 22 to Feb. 15, 2024. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Buy 3 pounds at $60 per pound and receive one pound <b>free</b>.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <u><b>Total order must be sent to a single address.</b></u> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Use the second page of the <a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf">order form</a> with the description "<b>Valentine Special 2024</b>" $180. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yg_vcHKoe3dyKav9pdRiBh1HytCadoMMeTeRtLb_gFHSnUJy0NEBj3txK15VQc-iJ_6Za_GbTq7Q4VWRPI-eU_aDZHrueSJnLaEj6zmDJNzXlTSPChMyQTEsX-gMW91WtTdpgGzcR3RKDPTP_FZ0YSQstw7OVAOuK_tU6IM748xajCifp5_X7cVff_gU/s4032/IMG_20201226_180526040(3).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_yg_vcHKoe3dyKav9pdRiBh1HytCadoMMeTeRtLb_gFHSnUJy0NEBj3txK15VQc-iJ_6Za_GbTq7Q4VWRPI-eU_aDZHrueSJnLaEj6zmDJNzXlTSPChMyQTEsX-gMW91WtTdpgGzcR3RKDPTP_FZ0YSQstw7OVAOuK_tU6IM748xajCifp5_X7cVff_gU/s320/IMG_20201226_180526040(3).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">Each "VALENTINE SPECIAL" must be sent to only one address. Please call or email if you need clarification. otoworchard@yahoo.com or (916) 791-1656.<br /></span><p></p><p><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-49367149170764748662024-01-07T07:22:00.000-08:002024-01-08T18:41:42.974-08:00A LITTLE MORE FUYU<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Surprisingly we still have Fuyu persimmons to sell. We may get to the second week of January. After that I expect the Fuyu to be mostly soft. Soft Fuyu are sweeter and juicier than the standard ones, and peach-like in texture. Other persimmons we are likely to have for a while are Vodka, Hachiya and Gyombo. Most of the persimmon trees are bare except for the chocolate varieties. The fruit left on them are mostly astringent so we do not harvest them. Eventually the birds come to clean up the fruit. It's a tradition.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Hoshigaki (Japanese hand dried persimmon) process is coming to a close. There is still a half room full of them hanging and turning white. Those that don't sell now will be sorted and placed in the freezer. We will be able to sell these through the spring and summer months. Occasionally we will still have them in October when the cycle begins again.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> You can now come by to pick up
hoshigaki at the farm stand. If you are interested in more than three pounds it is advised that you give us a call first. (916) 791-1656. We are continuing
to take new mail orders for hoshigaki. Click here for<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form.</a> Please use the 2023 form since the persimmons were grown in the 2023 season on the farm.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">This year, mandarins have an uncertain season. Now you see them now you don't. The first batch has sold out. We are now getting mandarins from Mihara Farm in Newcastle. They are sweet and juicy but on the small side. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A new citrus variety we offer are Mandelo, from Stoney Point Orchard in Loomis, organic certified. Mandelo are a cross between a mandarin and a pomelo. They are sweet and juicy even though they look like a grapefruit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">No Eureka lemons yet. But we have Meyer lemons from Lupi farm in Granite Bay. Meyer lemons are less tart than sour lemons and have a nice flavor and fragrance. Their rind is often used for flavoring. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>HOURS: <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjl9l5K4RQ9a-TID-s5DhTSJm27qL3HAFS8Aq6IY_9rAB041cbKuV4HwVYQPwyoDwt-zVfWU0ORaSh9wi0WmF_Z296Xr20wDm8xtyMXxtSQg3GFQ9S6Hw34jqyYCegVLnSB7I3QZ6MhnheXKpoOltS_R4wc7sk64WpEKrlovGWt2JdKkIe9h-kiPT11ZW/s1200/image(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="535" data-original-width="1200" height="285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrjl9l5K4RQ9a-TID-s5DhTSJm27qL3HAFS8Aq6IY_9rAB041cbKuV4HwVYQPwyoDwt-zVfWU0ORaSh9wi0WmF_Z296Xr20wDm8xtyMXxtSQg3GFQ9S6Hw34jqyYCegVLnSB7I3QZ6MhnheXKpoOltS_R4wc7sk64WpEKrlovGWt2JdKkIe9h-kiPT11ZW/w640-h285/image(1).jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset after a stormy day. 1/6/24<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/s4032/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRNoKn_HDUfZwhmz7CWm3oUrFuh9F03ltzcqdaMzcIYoyjMg5WCSAZHHE768iVGM8QJoBRVaCFxXnH3z3L3-vWnjGRu5-H3E3aAyN37cKS-LUvZmUv7j4JKX1PBN1Iaw-MJd5H4W2PZbD-mw-C9WvWbsWsOUZ1Um00hASnEj2lcC1KbSSqmIvcTwJ-baqV/w150-h200/IMG_20231231_191353954.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. We peeled the last persimmons at the beginning of December. The hoshigaki is available in the farm stand. You may
drop in for on farm pick up. Contact us for large on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> for the 2023 season.<br /></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span>: </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Fuji: Known for being sweet juicy and always crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Granny
Smith: A green sweet tart apple. Popular pie apple. Special
characteristic is that it stays white after being cut, it does not turn
brown after being cut.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Pink
Lady: Crisp and juicy apple with fantastic balance of sweet and
tartness. The skin is a beautiful pinkish red. Refreshing and very
flavorful. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Okusankichi: Large winter Asian pear. It is a good keeper. It is sweet with a hint of tartness. Juicy and crisp. <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s4032/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s320/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachiya:
Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right
out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding. Used for making hoshigaki.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Gyombo:
Tall Acorn-shaped persimmon with grooves down the four sides of the
fruit. Like the Hachiya persimmon, it is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very soft, juicy, and sweet.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Fuyu:
Apple type persimmon. Can be eaten hard and crisp. These are always
sweet and a favorite among our customers and future customers. At this time they are becoming more orange-red and the flesh is tender, sweet and more juicy. Use for fresh eating. <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hyakume,(Cinnamon):
This is another brown fleshed persimmon. Often referred to as
cinnamon. When pollinated, Hyakume will be naturally sweet. When
partially pollinated or when it has no pollination, Hyakume will be
astringent. We use the ones we think are mostly astringent to make <b>Vodka persimmons</b>. Persimmons treated with vodka are always sweet. Their flesh may be brown or yellow and may be eaten hard or soft. At this time, only the Vodka persimmons are available.<br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> In the shell. You have to crack them.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b> in Newcastle, CA, Conventional practices. Satsuma mandarins. Sweet, juicy.</span><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.</span></span></span><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9iOTzHznDtQYvVxt_erfxVfHbPTa3g6bzUhMcSnjD2J_TaZcxlhVhRCcxldk43xeY7p4rpJESxd9mdY6s0ryuwQhAm9Qq3SCS_3VHkkNXi708HDg7H2BDXhrbngbej0tXnrP5aHItVNYvMBXZiWODhr7QLajcF0apKwSEabR7MDGFroKOstpyc6BG8jM/s4032/IMG_20240102_075432725.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF9iOTzHznDtQYvVxt_erfxVfHbPTa3g6bzUhMcSnjD2J_TaZcxlhVhRCcxldk43xeY7p4rpJESxd9mdY6s0ryuwQhAm9Qq3SCS_3VHkkNXi708HDg7H2BDXhrbngbej0tXnrP5aHItVNYvMBXZiWODhr7QLajcF0apKwSEabR7MDGFroKOstpyc6BG8jM/s320/IMG_20240102_075432725.jpg" width="240" /></a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Stoney Point Farm</u></b>, Organic certified, Loomis, CA: Mandelo: Citrus fruit. Cross between mandarin and pomelo. It is sweet and juicy and is the size of a grapefruit. Limited supply.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Oro Blanco Grapefruit: Easy to peel white grapefruit. White flesh that is sweet or sweet-tart. Skin is greenish to yellow.<br /><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Meyer Lemons: Tasty and flavorful lemons, low in acid. </span></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/s4032/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-asdiWn31zcS_UeLjNbzqkFfxntjdSKvWp_vCQX25R1ySv71AYef2mvtt9riRmCrVQ3peG85Vemm-aUKsIdb313SVor2li-sa00aUrVW9k_wDGAD8rSWZq8tu-h8c93DHK0EssKjojdTLo8o8pXznmpcfvHoQoBupiwM9COBK0VGvHf5opup4rMU7MHuO/s320/IMG_20231231_163920277.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dygRnyp8WxbbOFDHq2Y4M4ljtlroAVm2Mi8qPCINPIo_PeIUQxdTG5pHDsN-ynfxOcIAg5U64psa5wZj3VX-Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Kneading nearly finished hoshigaki.</span></div><p></p><p></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-7619283897850646382023-12-20T08:40:00.000-08:002023-12-20T08:40:11.392-08:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">MERRY CHRISTMAS AND</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">HAPPY NEW YEAR</span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The year is quickly coming to an end. We will soon be welcoming 2024.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Here at the farm we are still selling 2023 crops. Apples, Asian pears, and persimmons will make it to 2024 as will mandarins.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mandarin production in Placer County is low this year. Much of the crop is on the small side but the taste and flavor are still there. We have sourced mandarins from Pleasant Hill Orchard in Newcastle. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Hoshigaki process is starting to wind down. We stopped peeling fresh persimmons a week ago. Now we are tending the end stages. The weather has turned moist and cold. This slows the process. We may be at this for another month before all is safely in the freezer. You can now come by to pick up hoshigaki at the farm stand. If you are interested in more than two pounds it is advised that you give us a call first. We are continuing to take new mail orders for hoshigaki.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>HOURS: <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5cZfcaQlglmsg9oamt6UhCeI7fAd3rGid-oEgFVRQK8sMltdY0NVAIdKEY-X8UUL1hudlAhFKJbsjaIUO8qVkWFhArn2wTqkKTh43J_mwyUXslvGlRzrme-OYpoyl2jQwo7lbhf0Oic8lPWZWkGr0_HP-8o1CQHFly7-914SHPBMMUMw5dFkCbsNydv1/s4032/IMG_20191214_224208212.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5cZfcaQlglmsg9oamt6UhCeI7fAd3rGid-oEgFVRQK8sMltdY0NVAIdKEY-X8UUL1hudlAhFKJbsjaIUO8qVkWFhArn2wTqkKTh43J_mwyUXslvGlRzrme-OYpoyl2jQwo7lbhf0Oic8lPWZWkGr0_HP-8o1CQHFly7-914SHPBMMUMw5dFkCbsNydv1/w150-h200/IMG_20191214_224208212.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. The hoshigaki is available in the farm stand. You may
contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> . Mail order shipments have begun. Today (Dec. 20), we are sending out orders received at the beginning of November.<br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/s4032/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span>: </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Fuji: Known for being sweet juicy and always crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Granny
Smith: A green sweet tart apple. Popular pie apple. Special
characteristic is that it stays white after being cut, it does not turn
brown after being cut.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Pink
Lady: Crisp and juicy apple with fantastic balance of sweet and
tartness. The skin is a beautiful pinkish red. Refreshing and very
flavorful. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Okusankichi: Large winter Asian pear. It is a good keeper. It is sweet with a hint of tartness. Juicy and crisp. <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s4032/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s320/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachiya:
Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right
out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding. Used for making hoshigaki.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Gyombo:
Tall Acorn-shaped persimmon with grooves down the four sides of the
fruit. Like the Hachiya persimmon, it is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very soft, juicy, and sweet.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Fuyu:
Apple type persimmon. Can be eaten hard and crisp. These are always
sweet and a favorite among our customers and future customers. At this
time of year they are hard and crisp. Later in the season or if held
for a period of time they will become more orange-red and the flesh will
become tender and sweeter. Used for fresh eating and in salads. Currently being sold by the bag and the box.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Maru, Chocolate, and Nagamaru: </span><span>These are the brown fleshed persimmons. </span><span>Back in April when the trees were in bloom, the bees were buzzing.</span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/s4032/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/w150-h200/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" width="150" /></a></span>
If the flower was fully pollinated, seeds would form and give off
ethylene gas to make the flesh brown and sweet. The problem arises
when a flower is only partially pollinated and less than half of the
seeds form. This fruit will be only partially sweet. It's always a
risk. We recommend cutting the fruit and eating only the brown, sweet
flesh. Some varieties will sweeten as they soften.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtLDPZzAug0O50I4NMm8SYrnUm6corZNy1Kl24LnfoUSnC383WKSodO8qfH3KZqO4gTcxNchi09eXB4GRVMR3SQuHbtUKkY1xJ8sxfxVkXeTDfzI7a9wBJ9-O0rRI5D81761MkHNcrR_1i2Jd2xOsjVBaxlTxRHyEw8BHG__7GjkHf1xHYsn23Ty1blMB/s4032/IMG_20200929_124601955(1).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtLDPZzAug0O50I4NMm8SYrnUm6corZNy1Kl24LnfoUSnC383WKSodO8qfH3KZqO4gTcxNchi09eXB4GRVMR3SQuHbtUKkY1xJ8sxfxVkXeTDfzI7a9wBJ9-O0rRI5D81761MkHNcrR_1i2Jd2xOsjVBaxlTxRHyEw8BHG__7GjkHf1xHYsn23Ty1blMB/w150-h200/IMG_20200929_124601955(1).jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hyakume,(Cinnamon):
This is another brown fleshed persimmon. Often referred to as
cinnamon. When pollinated, Hyakume will be naturally sweet. When
partially pollinated or when it has no pollination, Hyakume will be
astringent. We use the ones we think are mostly astringent to make <b>Vodka persimmons</b>. Persimmons treated with vodka are always sweet. Their flesh may be brown or yellow and may be eaten hard or soft.<br /></span></span><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, ---All limited supply.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iBPBZ0spB2Qb6jVnbJAywPh9RuafupMU9LEBr9Ov3b-G1UbbbjPuGtHW7OMXO7_50Hee7_rzDTw4AMnnEaI0Kyq5wccx-qyp1IR64Y5mrwQygn9RNeD1y2ngCQgeQxCGLltg0AccxJ8ut6H69aBJjMBewFX3BO8qCd2JdoQTfeFxQwzA4GqyUJ4HRzb2/s4032/IMG_20231112_161306140.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iBPBZ0spB2Qb6jVnbJAywPh9RuafupMU9LEBr9Ov3b-G1UbbbjPuGtHW7OMXO7_50Hee7_rzDTw4AMnnEaI0Kyq5wccx-qyp1IR64Y5mrwQygn9RNeD1y2ngCQgeQxCGLltg0AccxJ8ut6H69aBJjMBewFX3BO8qCd2JdoQTfeFxQwzA4GqyUJ4HRzb2/w150-h200/IMG_20231112_161306140.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Pomegranates:</u></b> Sweet White Pomegranates and tart red Wonderful Pomegranates. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> In the shell. You have to crack them.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Pleasant Hill Orchard</u></b> in Newcastle, CA, Conventional practices. Satsume mandarins. Flavor is outstanding. Sweet, juicy and a hint of citrus tang.</span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: </span><span> Bees wax π. </span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.
Production is low.</span></span></span><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Stoney Point Farm</u></b>, Organic certified, Loomis, CA: Hachiya persimmons. <br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Quince. </span></span>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-58266909930964237642023-12-17T10:12:00.000-08:002023-12-17T10:12:15.557-08:00<p> Sorry to report that the hoshigaki process has really slowed up with the cooler weather. First of all, the harvest of the hachiya was about two weeks later than usual and now the cooler weather has prolonged the drying a couple of extra weeks. If you were planning to give them as gifts at Christmas, you might want to give a card stating that a gift has been ordered and is forthcoming when finished. Thank you, Tosh <br /></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-76104451838064341412023-12-05T06:05:00.000-08:002023-12-05T06:05:30.807-08:00APPLES, HOSHIGAKI, AND PERSIMMONS<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Now that we've digested the turkey it's time to think about the next holiday season. Food, gifts, music, dance, and story telling. Gatherings with family and friends.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am looking forward to all of that but first there is a lot of work to be done. We are again putting in late hours in the hoshigaki (dry persimmons) drying rooms at night. It's all worth it when we give that hoshigaki its last massage and can feel its smooth, soft texture under a sugar coated surface. It doesn't always feel that way, but we try. Hoshigaki is available at the farm stand. I am beginning to contact people who reserved premium hoshigaki. We have begun to send out mail orders that we received in October. We anticipate having an adequate supply. People can continue to order. Normally we are not able to peel fresh persimmons after Thanksgiving because the fruit is too ripe. This year we are getting an extra week of peeling. We will probably still be processing hoshigaki in January.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> You may contact us
for on-farm pick-up orders by calling (916) 791-1656 or email at
otoworchard@yahoo.com. For mail orders please use our <a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf">mail order form</a>. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">There is still ample supply of Fuyu persimmons . These are the ones that are always sweet and can be eaten hard or soft. We also have a good supply of Hachiya and Gyombo persimmons. These are on the firm side and will require you to wait for a week or two for them to soften. While the chocolate persimmons are scarce this year we have a nice crop of cinnamon persimmons. These are wonderfully crisp and sweet with speckled brown flesh. The cinnamon persimmons are also used to make Vodka persimmons. We have a good supply of sweetened Vodka persimmons.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Many customers are looking for mandarins. Production is low this year in Placer County. We will contact other producers to see if there are any available. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>HOURS: <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span>CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5cZfcaQlglmsg9oamt6UhCeI7fAd3rGid-oEgFVRQK8sMltdY0NVAIdKEY-X8UUL1hudlAhFKJbsjaIUO8qVkWFhArn2wTqkKTh43J_mwyUXslvGlRzrme-OYpoyl2jQwo7lbhf0Oic8lPWZWkGr0_HP-8o1CQHFly7-914SHPBMMUMw5dFkCbsNydv1/s4032/IMG_20191214_224208212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia5cZfcaQlglmsg9oamt6UhCeI7fAd3rGid-oEgFVRQK8sMltdY0NVAIdKEY-X8UUL1hudlAhFKJbsjaIUO8qVkWFhArn2wTqkKTh43J_mwyUXslvGlRzrme-OYpoyl2jQwo7lbhf0Oic8lPWZWkGr0_HP-8o1CQHFly7-914SHPBMMUMw5dFkCbsNydv1/w150-h200/IMG_20191214_224208212.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. The hoshigaki is available in the farm stand. You may
contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> . Mail order shipments do not usually begin until December.<br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/s4032/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span>: </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Fuji: Known for being sweet juicy and always crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Granny
Smith: A green sweet tart apple. Popular pie apple. Special
characteristic is that it stays white after being cut, it does not turn
brown after being cut.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Pink Lady: Crisp and juicy apple with fantastic balance of sweet and tartness. The skin is a beautiful pinkish red. Refreshing and very flavorful. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Shinko: Large round pear with brown skin. Very sweet, crisp, and juicy, a good keeper. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Okusankichi: Large winter Asian pear. It is a good keeper. It is sweet with a hint of tartness. Juicy and crisp. <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s4032/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s320/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachiya:
Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right
out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding. Used for making hoshigaki.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Gyombo:
Tall Acorn-shaped persimmon with grooves down the four sides of the
fruit. Like the Hachiya persimmon, it is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very soft, juicy, and sweet.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Fuyu:
Apple type persimmon. Can be eaten hard and crisp. These are always
sweet and a favorite among our customers and future customers. At this
time of year they are hard and crisp. Later in the season or if held
for a period of time they will become more orange-red and the flesh will
become tender and sweeter. Used for fresh eating and in salads. Currently being sold by the bag and the box.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Maru, Chocolate, and Nagamaru: </span><span>These are the brown fleshed persimmons. </span><span>Back in April when the trees were in bloom, the bees were buzzing.</span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/s4032/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/w150-h200/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" width="150" /></a></span>
If the flower was fully pollinated, seeds would form and give off
ethylene gas to make the flesh brown and sweet. The problem arises
when a flower is only partially pollinated and less than half of the
seeds form. This fruit will be only partially sweet. It's always a
risk. We recommend cutting the fruit and eating only the brown, sweet
flesh. Some varieties will sweeten as they soften.</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtLDPZzAug0O50I4NMm8SYrnUm6corZNy1Kl24LnfoUSnC383WKSodO8qfH3KZqO4gTcxNchi09eXB4GRVMR3SQuHbtUKkY1xJ8sxfxVkXeTDfzI7a9wBJ9-O0rRI5D81761MkHNcrR_1i2Jd2xOsjVBaxlTxRHyEw8BHG__7GjkHf1xHYsn23Ty1blMB/s4032/IMG_20200929_124601955(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNtLDPZzAug0O50I4NMm8SYrnUm6corZNy1Kl24LnfoUSnC383WKSodO8qfH3KZqO4gTcxNchi09eXB4GRVMR3SQuHbtUKkY1xJ8sxfxVkXeTDfzI7a9wBJ9-O0rRI5D81761MkHNcrR_1i2Jd2xOsjVBaxlTxRHyEw8BHG__7GjkHf1xHYsn23Ty1blMB/w150-h200/IMG_20200929_124601955(1).jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hyakume,(Cinnamon):
This is another brown fleshed persimmon. Often referred to as
cinnamon. When pollinated, Hyakume will be naturally sweet. When
partially pollinated or when it has no pollination, Hyakume will be
astringent. We use the ones we think are mostly astringent to make <b>Vodka persimmons</b>. Persimmons treated with vodka are always sweet. Their flesh may be brown or yellow and may be eaten hard or soft.<br /></span></span><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, ---All limited supply.</span><p></p><p><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/s4032/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/w150-h200/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" width="150" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Tomatillos:</u></b>
These look like small green tomatoes in a paper shell. They can be
cooked or eaten raw. You can add them to salads or make them into green
salsa. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Winter Squash</u>:</b> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> </span>Red Kuri: Known as a Japanese pumpkins. These varieties
have sweet, thick dry flesh. They can be steamed, baked, roasted, sauteed
or added to soups and stews.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> </span>Butternut
Squash: One of the most popular winter squashes because of its
generous flesh. The seeds are contained in the bulbous end and the neck
is all flesh. It has a sweet nutty flavor. Is can be roasted,
steamed, baked and chopped into soups, stews, casseroles and curries.
Flavor can be savory or sweetened with syrup and butter.</span></span> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Quince:</u></b>
This fruit is firm and seldom eaten raw. It has a pleasing fragrance
which can be preserved by making sauce, jams, jelly, adding it to apple
dishes, and pairing it with pork. It is a great source for pectin.
Quince must be cooked and cored. It is
famously used to make Quince sauce or Doulce de Membrillo, and Quince
candy. For Thanksgiving it is a tradition in our family to add quince
to the cranberry sauce. Wow.<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iBPBZ0spB2Qb6jVnbJAywPh9RuafupMU9LEBr9Ov3b-G1UbbbjPuGtHW7OMXO7_50Hee7_rzDTw4AMnnEaI0Kyq5wccx-qyp1IR64Y5mrwQygn9RNeD1y2ngCQgeQxCGLltg0AccxJ8ut6H69aBJjMBewFX3BO8qCd2JdoQTfeFxQwzA4GqyUJ4HRzb2/s4032/IMG_20231112_161306140.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iBPBZ0spB2Qb6jVnbJAywPh9RuafupMU9LEBr9Ov3b-G1UbbbjPuGtHW7OMXO7_50Hee7_rzDTw4AMnnEaI0Kyq5wccx-qyp1IR64Y5mrwQygn9RNeD1y2ngCQgeQxCGLltg0AccxJ8ut6H69aBJjMBewFX3BO8qCd2JdoQTfeFxQwzA4GqyUJ4HRzb2/w150-h200/IMG_20231112_161306140.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Pomegranates:</u></b> Sweet White Pomegranates and tart red Wonderful Pomegranates.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> In the shell. You have to crack them.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: </span><span> Bees wax π. </span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.
Production is low.</span></span></span><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Stoney Point Farm</u></b>, Organic certified, Loomis, CA: Hachiya persimmons. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Placer County Master Gardeners:</u></b> 2024 Gardening Guide and Calendar. Provides helpful hints throughout your gardening year. Limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Quince. </span></span><p> </p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-59288962867630706312023-12-04T10:46:00.000-08:002023-12-04T10:46:21.886-08:00<p> Hey, this is Tosh. Sorry if I missed you this fall at the farm stand. My favorite activity is still driving the tractor. If you get out to the orchard, take a walk out through the trees and geese. Fall will be finished with the orchard soon. Rain will help the leaves all drop and the birds will swoop in and clean up the fruit hanging on the trees. </p><p>I've been working at the other end, down past the strawberry fields, moving compost, leaves that the landscaper cleans from the office complexes in town, and wood and chips brought by tree service operators. Though, it was all for making compost, I am constantly retrieving debris and trash from the loads that are brought in. </p><p>Alert: We have some nice redwood for woodworkers. Come on down past the pond to check it all out.<br /></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-62506103445261300032023-11-13T21:12:00.000-08:002023-11-13T21:12:17.897-08:00FALL HARVEST<p><span style="font-size: large;">How quickly November is progressing. Soon it will be Thanksgiving. Time to gather with family and friends.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Tosh and I are now putting in our long days and nights making hoshigaki and organizing mail order requests. The farm stand is closed on Mondays but I still find myself there tending the dried persimmons. You may contact us for on-farm pick-up orders by calling (916) 791-1656 or email at otoworchard@yahoo.com. For mail orders please use our <a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf">mail order form</a>. Mail order shipments usually begin in December. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">The trees have noticed the change in night time temperatures. Many of the persimmon trees are displaying vibrant orange, yellow, purple and red leaves. Nice time for a walk in the orchard.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> <br /><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Please note: We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Regular hours will resume on Friday Nov. 24, 2023.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>HOURS: <br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span>CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhR34UugU0I_gJs9xv9ac8Ulxjpv1P3hFMFtdH1gg0CEwfQM1v30V5cJI2EnYy4zKryunzG6SEbwEoCpgNldDre-1bxjlMn4wdP1GWSdkCxyKkl0FjzqERNCrFco4bKP4xCdoZpm99yoIbZHY17MlPM5v9WmnzHlP28moEKpaW5yXIW1sEwXIaa01LVaYs/s4032/IMG_20231112_161436668.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhR34UugU0I_gJs9xv9ac8Ulxjpv1P3hFMFtdH1gg0CEwfQM1v30V5cJI2EnYy4zKryunzG6SEbwEoCpgNldDre-1bxjlMn4wdP1GWSdkCxyKkl0FjzqERNCrFco4bKP4xCdoZpm99yoIbZHY17MlPM5v9WmnzHlP28moEKpaW5yXIW1sEwXIaa01LVaYs/w150-h200/IMG_20231112_161436668.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. We began peeling persimmons in
October. The early hoshigaki is available. You may
contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span>For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> . Mail order shipments do not usually begin until December.<br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/s4032/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span>: </span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Fuji: Known for being sweet juicy and always crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Reinete Simerenko: a green sweet-tart apple with great flavor. I call it a cider apple.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Granny Smith: A green sweet tart apple. Popular pie apple. Special characteristic is that it stays white after being cut, it does not turn brown after being cut.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span><span> </span>Arkansas Black: Amazingly deep red black apple. I call it the "Sleeping Beauty " apple. Sweet and very firm.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>European Pears:</u></b></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span><span> </span><span>Comice : Large, juicy, sweet pear when ripe. Wait for the skin to turn slightly yellow. Similar to a Bartlett pear.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Shinko: Large round pear with brown skin. Very sweet, crisp, and juicy, a good keeper.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Olympic:
Large, dark brown, round Asian pear. It has a good crunch and the
flavor is intense. It is juicy and very sweet. Can be used for pies and
cobblers.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Okusankichi: Large winter Asian pear. It is a good keeper. It is sweet with a hint of tartness. Juicy and crisp. <br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s4032/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimOUbVsKQUKC8xn-JvIUaSy10laKHa9Z0o_3S7Ai4VSw0J_nbW2sgbpfjr5gXFJsBMd2eIoBjv1CmIIIXBEQFakMgb1L-FBwK0tPgsGzCuMS7-OgcPbRKZyIcflf0iRvR7oYu8auVy9-fy7OZ3U8D3L_0GjipycpDSehGv2cSmwx0xtAg6ZBqc1WnQnQV/s320/IMG_20231112_162024046.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hachiya:
Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right
out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding. Used for making hoshigaki.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Gyombo: Tall Acorn-shaped persimmon with grooves down the four sides of the fruit. Like the Hachiya persimmon, it is astringent until soft and jelly-like. It becomes very soft, juicy, and sweet.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Fuyu:
Apple type persimmon. Can be eaten hard and crisp. These are always
sweet and a favorite among our customers and future customers. At this
time of year they are hard and crisp. Later in the season or if held
for a period of time they will become more orange-red and the flesh will
become tender and sweeter. Used for fresh eating and in salads. Currently being sold by the bag and the box.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Maru, Chocolate, and Nagamaru: </span><span>These are the brown fleshed persimmons. </span><span>Back in April when the trees were in bloom, the bees were buzzing.</span><span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/s4032/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/w150-h200/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" width="150" /></a></span>
If the flower was fully pollinated, seeds would form and give off
ethylene gas to make the flesh brown and sweet. The problem arises
when a flower is only partially pollinated and less than half of the
seeds form. This fruit will be only partially sweet. It's always a
risk. We recommend cutting the fruit and eating only the brown, sweet
flesh. Some varieties will sweeten as they soften.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmR4AhUe3dbfTbGfBd7cYQ4Q-9viob0nnl9Ffnm48pJgw-d4abkeyQzNZog8MGZ1PO3KTU5T1Z8SD86vNoAk59AkHVnWk94-wmUehlvme7EJMsy9AsRp7YgogOfW4euhgDdCW5q3WjtMxTkEflJaTRDr8zzHBGSnn5FK-ZqS2q1OhOLDE0Ta3Dj2zEcit/s4032/IMG_20231112_161242377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhmR4AhUe3dbfTbGfBd7cYQ4Q-9viob0nnl9Ffnm48pJgw-d4abkeyQzNZog8MGZ1PO3KTU5T1Z8SD86vNoAk59AkHVnWk94-wmUehlvme7EJMsy9AsRp7YgogOfW4euhgDdCW5q3WjtMxTkEflJaTRDr8zzHBGSnn5FK-ZqS2q1OhOLDE0Ta3Dj2zEcit/w150-h200/IMG_20231112_161242377.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Hyakume: This is another brown fleshed persimmon. Often referred to as cinnamon. When pollinated, Hyakume will be naturally sweet. When partially pollinated or when it has no pollination, Hyakume will be astringent. We use the one we think are mostly astringent to make <b>Vodka persimmons</b>. Persimmons treated with vodka are always sweet. Their flesh may be brown or yellow.</span></span><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes. Currently out of stock.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><u><b>Cherry Tomatoes:</b></u> We are still getting a few Sun Gold cherry tomatoes. It won't be for long. The days are getting too short and cold. Limited supply. <br /></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, ---All limited supply.</span><p></p><p><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/s4032/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/w150-h200/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" width="150" /></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Tomatillos:</u></b>
These look like small green tomatoes in a paper shell. They can be
cooked or eaten raw. You can add them to salads or make them into green
salsa.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Sweet Peppers</u>: </b>Green, yellow and purple varieties.<br /></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv3FFpVAWJdzTrjI2YtBVxJqNgACncDewOrUMk8qFMe-l-66E6jaxRdA_t-FJrkb-qRY6k6DhZEmGhGpwsi9wi39XvhOgr4yl4i2LMAWZ11heoBVFukGp0EcwUJLe8lEaagkcIEZgerCW4B1p_JGYsnCQ0ebHUCxAcD_xRhlusUWMnzNGVZYTjmO1hN4S/s4032/IMG_20230929_113307577.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv3FFpVAWJdzTrjI2YtBVxJqNgACncDewOrUMk8qFMe-l-66E6jaxRdA_t-FJrkb-qRY6k6DhZEmGhGpwsi9wi39XvhOgr4yl4i2LMAWZ11heoBVFukGp0EcwUJLe8lEaagkcIEZgerCW4B1p_JGYsnCQ0ebHUCxAcD_xRhlusUWMnzNGVZYTjmO1hN4S/w150-h200/IMG_20230929_113307577.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Winter Squash</u>:</b> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> </span>Red Kuri, Black Futsu: Known as a Japanese pumpkins. These varieties
have sweet, thick dry flesh. They can be steamed, baked, roasted, sauteed
or added to soups and stews.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span> </span>Butternut
Squash: One of the most popular winter squashes because of its
generous flesh. The seeds are contained in the bulbous end and the neck
is all flesh. It has a sweet nutty flavor. Is can be roasted,
steamed, baked and chopped into soups, stews, casseroles and curries.
Flavor can be savory or sweetened with syrup and butter.</span></span> <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Quince:</u></b>
This fruit is firm and seldom eaten raw. It has a pleasing fragrance
which can be preserved by making sauce, jams, jelly, adding it to apple
dishes, and pairing it with pork. It is a great source for pectin.
Quince must be cooked and cored. It is
famously used to make Quince sauce or Doulce de Membrillo, and Quince candy. For Thanksgiving it is a tradition in our family to add quince to the cranberry sauce. Wow.<br /></span></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iBPBZ0spB2Qb6jVnbJAywPh9RuafupMU9LEBr9Ov3b-G1UbbbjPuGtHW7OMXO7_50Hee7_rzDTw4AMnnEaI0Kyq5wccx-qyp1IR64Y5mrwQygn9RNeD1y2ngCQgeQxCGLltg0AccxJ8ut6H69aBJjMBewFX3BO8qCd2JdoQTfeFxQwzA4GqyUJ4HRzb2/s4032/IMG_20231112_161306140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iBPBZ0spB2Qb6jVnbJAywPh9RuafupMU9LEBr9Ov3b-G1UbbbjPuGtHW7OMXO7_50Hee7_rzDTw4AMnnEaI0Kyq5wccx-qyp1IR64Y5mrwQygn9RNeD1y2ngCQgeQxCGLltg0AccxJ8ut6H69aBJjMBewFX3BO8qCd2JdoQTfeFxQwzA4GqyUJ4HRzb2/w150-h200/IMG_20231112_161306140.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>Pomegranates:</u></b> Sweet White Pomegranates and tart red Wonderful Pomegranates.</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><u>English Walnuts:</u></b> In the shell. You have to crack them.<br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><u><span><span><b><span>Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><b><span><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Eggplant, beans, colorful bell peppers, garlic and arugula.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Seasoning: basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Cherry tomatoes.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Winter squash: Pink Banana Squash, <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: </span><span> Bees wax π. </span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><u><b>Sunnyslope Farm</b></u> Conventional practices, Garanite Bay, CA: Fuji Apples. <br /></span></span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.
Production is low. As days get shorter the chickens go through molting.
This is the process of loosing old feathers and regrowing new
feathers. During this period, egg laying decreases and chickens
concentrate on storing nutrients for the next season. </span></span></span><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span>Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span></span><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b>
conventional farming in Newcastle, CA: Kiwi, Hachiya persimmons.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Stoney Point Farm</u></b>, Organic certified, Loomis, CA: Hachiya persimmons. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Placer County Master Gardeners:</u></b> 2024 Gardening Guide and Calendar. Provides helpful hints throughout your gardening year.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: Quince. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7TdJKhGwns8kXUfIXN0pZrTaguxqm8Xac1VKtndejD6jsdbEimENjIMtcQwXdvON3yKXrKp5ki-8AumNR4oKdeLgxYZmRQUV3g_z0yAeO0lmcJBig7qsBoUpDODUVn2i5rniHemCNpvualtY_Ugr-Cd0mixdzRXA94X0B_dx2tnn0DJ3l5DDOdzmkrzy/s4032/IMG_20230928_180322931.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7TdJKhGwns8kXUfIXN0pZrTaguxqm8Xac1VKtndejD6jsdbEimENjIMtcQwXdvON3yKXrKp5ki-8AumNR4oKdeLgxYZmRQUV3g_z0yAeO0lmcJBig7qsBoUpDODUVn2i5rniHemCNpvualtY_Ugr-Cd0mixdzRXA94X0B_dx2tnn0DJ3l5DDOdzmkrzy/w150-h200/IMG_20230928_180322931.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEird38rSyNvoS1q-Xpe3fo5hJrLdhV2bggpnAgO9OtZGiSh96fcOQMJwCTCLXzkxg6y0gH4AVxAQcDwrP94HEHL1O3WsXPz9jk-oZW-0RG8ceNKT-w-6t_5q9z0pHQn_R1LDwB5TBZK8-cmGlxMvRuLMRxJxTnfM5KXiovWdY0U-BoyshXuUGeagKCen1yL/s4032/IMG_20230928_180450529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEird38rSyNvoS1q-Xpe3fo5hJrLdhV2bggpnAgO9OtZGiSh96fcOQMJwCTCLXzkxg6y0gH4AVxAQcDwrP94HEHL1O3WsXPz9jk-oZW-0RG8ceNKT-w-6t_5q9z0pHQn_R1LDwB5TBZK8-cmGlxMvRuLMRxJxTnfM5KXiovWdY0U-BoyshXuUGeagKCen1yL/w300-h400/IMG_20230928_180450529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-61051041205928249622023-11-05T09:40:00.002-08:002023-11-05T09:40:45.879-08:00CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING DAY<p>This year we will close for Thanksgiving Day. </p><p>Normal hours will resume on Friday Nov 24, 2023. <br /></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-69332902962225080592023-10-28T09:22:00.007-07:002023-10-28T09:22:53.760-07:00APPLES, PEARS, AND PERSIMONS<p><span style="font-size: large;"> <span><span> </span>The persimmon crop seems a bit late this year. Hachiya, the type that must be soft to be enjoyed, is being harvested now. Most of them are used for making hoshigaki. If they are too small or too large we sell them fresh to our customers. Most customers want the already soft ones. I usually tell them that if they don't buy them today, when they come back these will be sold and there will be new hard ones on our table. We recommend leaving the hard hachiya on the counter at room temperature till it is soft and gelatinous. This may take a week or two. The internet recommends putting the unripe hachiya into a closed container with an apple or banana which will produce the ethylene gas to hasten ripening. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> <span> </span>Hoshigaki production is in full swing. We are peeling at least 15 boxes a day, 5 days a week. We peel, hang them in pairs on string, balance the pairs of persimmons on sticks, put the sticks on racks in the sun. Then wait for the fruit to begin to ripen on the inside. When the skin is leather-like and the inside is getting soft, we begin to massage each one. Every few days we massage the fruit to break up any masses inside. After massaging we like to bring the hoshigaki indoors. The fruit is getting sweet and is a tempting treat for the critters. After 2 to 4 weeks much of the liquid has evaporated and the hoshigaki is becoming a concentrated bag of sweet persimmon pulp. Then the magic begins to happen. Somehow the sugars from the fruit begin to form a dusting of white sugar on the surface. With a little more drying the sugars coat the surface of the persimmon. Now we have Hoshigaki.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span>Fuyu persimmons are starting to come into the farm stand. They are more yellow and starting to get that orange glow. Fuyu are round and usually flattish. They can be eaten like an apple: hard, crisp, and sweet. Great for snacking and adding to salads. I hope to have a bountiful supply beginning in November.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span>The brown fleshed persimmons have been slowly ripening. A few come in and a few get sold. Brown fleshed persimmons are astringent unless pollinated. Back in April when the trees were in bloom, the bees were buzzing.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> If the flower was fully pollinated , seeds would form and give off ethylene gas to make the flesh brown and sweet. The problem arises when a flower is only partially pollinated and less than half of the seeds form. This fruit will be only partially sweet. It's always a risk. We recommend cutting the fruit and eating only the brown, sweet flesh.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span> </span>Apples and pears are still an important part of our production. We are currently harvesting Reinette Simerenko and Fuji apples. Later will come Pink Lady and Granny Smith. Our last European pear is Comice. When the skin turns yellow it is ready to eat. It is sweet, soft, and very juicy. We have several Asian pears: Shinko, Olympic, and Yali. They are all crisp, juicy and sweet. I would say Shinko is the sweetest, Olympic the hardest, and Yali the juiciest.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja8XLo2aKWADlLqZ7Xnns7wA-NKA24QZ_vBLWjsqp2PWC-xqmgB2kZeJyEKqOB3sOqLVr0Ft4KQHy4fmnx8NqmCKEjuegxT_G-qd38_wgtfzlv5lGShLl5sBFeqUcP42IGulmAFJ2y_S7ksQXqFfX_NN5G1ySsFSwnFa5byJfJMSN5XG01LTWwI6UV7wl/s4032/IMG_20231017_201610874.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjja8XLo2aKWADlLqZ7Xnns7wA-NKA24QZ_vBLWjsqp2PWC-xqmgB2kZeJyEKqOB3sOqLVr0Ft4KQHy4fmnx8NqmCKEjuegxT_G-qd38_wgtfzlv5lGShLl5sBFeqUcP42IGulmAFJ2y_S7ksQXqFfX_NN5G1ySsFSwnFa5byJfJMSN5XG01LTWwI6UV7wl/w150-h200/IMG_20231017_201610874.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
Currently sold out.
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. Hoshigaki processed
in 2022 have sold out. We normally begin peeling persimmons in
October. The early hoshigaki may be available in November. You may
contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. (916) 791-1656 or email at otowochard@yahoo.com. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">For mail orders please use our<a href="http://www.otoworchard.com/mailorder-2023.pdf"> mail order form</a> . Mail order shipments do not usually begin until December.<br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/s4032/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Fuji: Known for being sweet juicy and always crisp.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Reinete Simerenko: a green sweet-tart apple with great flavor. I call it a cider apple.<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>European Pears:</u></b></span></p><p><span> </span><span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Comice : Large, juicy, sweet pear when ripe. Wait for the skin to turn yellow. Similar to a Bartlet pear.</span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Shinko: Large round pear with brown skin. Very sweet, crisp, and juicy, a good keeper.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Olympic: Large, dark brown, round Asian pear. It has a good crunch and the flavor is intense. It is juicy and very sweet. Can be used for pies and cobblers.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/s4032/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirDLQIqGUvqsh2X05aBHdxHpDaPgb1uiCp4SPFOhqQCbYjmepEoY5CXV1jdDyYZivueaUjwFy519-JsfQFRzXj1s7VWkVMcFWEmfNjzZVqT1duIJlUgXJuP01GeUrLyzqFnFDMQLRAgm6O0q92fc7BYKeX-GRdzEdPyjkD0ux7m2HbWpmpd7IvPcEhL24P/w150-h200/IMG_20231022_160614944.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Hachiya:
Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and
jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right
out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding. Used for making hoshigaki.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Fuyu: Apple type persimmon. Can be eaten hard and crisp. These are always sweet and a favorite among our customers and future customers. At this time of year they are hard and crisp. Later in the season or if held for a period of time they will become more orange-red and the flesh will become tender and sweeter. Used for fresh eating and in salads.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Maru, Chocolate, and Nagamaru: </span><span style="font-size: medium;">These are the brown fleshed persimmons. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Back in April when the trees were in bloom, the bees were buzzing.</span><span style="font-size: medium;">
If the flower was fully pollinated , seeds would form and give off
ethylene gas to make the flesh brown and sweet. The problem arises
when a flower is only partially pollinated and less than half of the
seeds form. This fruit will be only partially sweet. It's always a
risk. We recommend cutting the fruit and eating only the brown, sweet
flesh. Some varieties will sweeten as they soften.</span></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><b><u>Jujube:</u></b> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">
Jujube are often called Chinese dates, ber, or when dried they are
called red dates. We harvest when they are yellow and brown. Gradually
they become all brown and eventually shriveled. They are enjoyed at all
these stages. They are sweet and crisp like an apple but not as juicy.
An
easy snack but watch out for the seed. This little round fruit has long
been recognized by Chinese medicine as having many health benefits. It
contains minerals and antioxidants. Avoid if on anti-seizure or
anti-depressant medications. Limited supply. <br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes.<br /></span></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Tomatoes:</b></u> Just about finished. The tomatoes are small and not as flavorful as when we had intense heat and long days. This late in the season, sizes and quality are challenged. Limited supply. <br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u></u></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/s4032/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/w150-h200/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" width="150" /></a></span> <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, ---All limited supply.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Tomatillos:</u></b>
These look like small green tomatoes in a paper shell. They can be
cooked or eaten raw. You can add them to salads or make them into green
salsa.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>:</b> These have a long shape with thin skin. It has tender flesh with delicate flavor and few seeds.</span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Sweet Peppers</u>: </b>Green, yellow and purple varieties.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Okra:</b></u> When we pay attention, we harvest tender pods.<u><br /></u></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv3FFpVAWJdzTrjI2YtBVxJqNgACncDewOrUMk8qFMe-l-66E6jaxRdA_t-FJrkb-qRY6k6DhZEmGhGpwsi9wi39XvhOgr4yl4i2LMAWZ11heoBVFukGp0EcwUJLe8lEaagkcIEZgerCW4B1p_JGYsnCQ0ebHUCxAcD_xRhlusUWMnzNGVZYTjmO1hN4S/s4032/IMG_20230929_113307577.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv3FFpVAWJdzTrjI2YtBVxJqNgACncDewOrUMk8qFMe-l-66E6jaxRdA_t-FJrkb-qRY6k6DhZEmGhGpwsi9wi39XvhOgr4yl4i2LMAWZ11heoBVFukGp0EcwUJLe8lEaagkcIEZgerCW4B1p_JGYsnCQ0ebHUCxAcD_xRhlusUWMnzNGVZYTjmO1hN4S/w150-h200/IMG_20230929_113307577.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Winter Squash</u>:</b> <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Kabocha,
Red Kuri, Black Futsu: Known as a Japanese pumpkins. These varieties
have sweet, thick dry flesh. They can be steamed, baked, roasted, sauteed
or added to soups and stews.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Butternut
Squash: One of the most popular winter squashes because of its
generous flesh. The seeds are contained in the bulbous end and the neck
is all flesh. It has a sweet nutty flavor. Is can be roasted,
steamed, baked and chopped into soups, stews, casseroles and curries.
Flavor a can be savory or sweetened with syrup and butter.</span></span> <br /></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Quince:</u></b>
This fruit is firm and seldom eaten raw. It has a pleasing fragrance
which can be preserved by making sauce, jams, jelly, adding it to apple
dishes, and pairing it with pork. It is a great source for pectin.
Quince must be peeled, cored and cooked to make it softer. It is
famously used to make Quince sauce or Doulce de Membrillo, Quince candy.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Pomegranates:</u></b> Sweet White Pomegranates<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Eggplant, okra, beans, colorful bell peppers, potatoes, garlic and arugula.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Seasoning: basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Tomatoes: Tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Winter squash: Pink Banana Squash, <br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: </span><span> Bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u><b>Sunnyslope Farm</b></u> Conventional practices, Garanite Bay, CA: Fuji Apples. <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.
Production is low. As days get shorter the chickens go through molting.
This is the process of loosing old feathers and regrowing new
feathers. During this period, egg laying decreases and chickens
concentrate on storing nutrients for the next season. </span></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgg0dqWGf9qw4VyHk_KHa1PU6nBNPlw2iUmL7rfzAzrRcSw31WaKaCEt_IKvwGc2wTi2QEBHIxnF8B-NT31YNDqSJNeW2gKYGSqtUufrypVwtq7zsDdkXDSK9JWf2MpESMOJmXRflYtUwwVg-upV5JXRc55jrn06gDUFsCp79rvWUGFZRaxmb7sS6Spg6K/s4032/IMG_20231022_155422786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgg0dqWGf9qw4VyHk_KHa1PU6nBNPlw2iUmL7rfzAzrRcSw31WaKaCEt_IKvwGc2wTi2QEBHIxnF8B-NT31YNDqSJNeW2gKYGSqtUufrypVwtq7zsDdkXDSK9JWf2MpESMOJmXRflYtUwwVg-upV5JXRc55jrn06gDUFsCp79rvWUGFZRaxmb7sS6Spg6K/w150-h200/IMG_20231022_155422786.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b>
conventional farming in Newcastle, CA: Kiwi, Chestnuts, Hachiya persimmons.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Stoney Point Farm</u></b>, Organic certified, Loomis, CA: Hachiya persimmons. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Placer County Master Gardeners:</u></b> 2024 Gardening Guide and Calendar. Provides helpful hints throughout your gardening year.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7TdJKhGwns8kXUfIXN0pZrTaguxqm8Xac1VKtndejD6jsdbEimENjIMtcQwXdvON3yKXrKp5ki-8AumNR4oKdeLgxYZmRQUV3g_z0yAeO0lmcJBig7qsBoUpDODUVn2i5rniHemCNpvualtY_Ugr-Cd0mixdzRXA94X0B_dx2tnn0DJ3l5DDOdzmkrzy/s4032/IMG_20230928_180322931.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7TdJKhGwns8kXUfIXN0pZrTaguxqm8Xac1VKtndejD6jsdbEimENjIMtcQwXdvON3yKXrKp5ki-8AumNR4oKdeLgxYZmRQUV3g_z0yAeO0lmcJBig7qsBoUpDODUVn2i5rniHemCNpvualtY_Ugr-Cd0mixdzRXA94X0B_dx2tnn0DJ3l5DDOdzmkrzy/w150-h200/IMG_20230928_180322931.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEird38rSyNvoS1q-Xpe3fo5hJrLdhV2bggpnAgO9OtZGiSh96fcOQMJwCTCLXzkxg6y0gH4AVxAQcDwrP94HEHL1O3WsXPz9jk-oZW-0RG8ceNKT-w-6t_5q9z0pHQn_R1LDwB5TBZK8-cmGlxMvRuLMRxJxTnfM5KXiovWdY0U-BoyshXuUGeagKCen1yL/s4032/IMG_20230928_180450529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEird38rSyNvoS1q-Xpe3fo5hJrLdhV2bggpnAgO9OtZGiSh96fcOQMJwCTCLXzkxg6y0gH4AVxAQcDwrP94HEHL1O3WsXPz9jk-oZW-0RG8ceNKT-w-6t_5q9z0pHQn_R1LDwB5TBZK8-cmGlxMvRuLMRxJxTnfM5KXiovWdY0U-BoyshXuUGeagKCen1yL/w300-h400/IMG_20230928_180450529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-53196111128421730962023-10-03T00:27:00.001-07:002023-10-03T00:31:26.392-07:00LOTS TO OFFER<p><span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">The weather has cooled down. We're feeling highs in the 80's and lows in the 50's. Such a comfortable time of year. The display tables are full of a large variety of produce.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> </span>The Jujube harvest is ramping up. First there was a handful. Now a box every other day. Soon we hope for a couple boxes a day. Jujube are often called Chinese dates, ber, or when dried they are called red dates. They are sweet like an apple but not as juicy. An easy snack but watch out for the seed. This little round fruit has long been recognized by Chinese medicine as having many health benefits. It contains minerals and antioxidants. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Persimmons are on the horizon. The first to be harvested are the brown fleshed varieties. We now have a few Coffee Cake and Nagamaru persimmons. These brown fleshed persimmons are sweet if pollinated. Some may be partially sweet. Cut the fruit first or eat carefully. The brown flesh will be sweet and the yellow flesh will be astringent. We are also getting a few hard Hachiya. These persimmons are astringent until very soft. Leave them on the counter till ripe or put them in and then out of the refrigerator. It may take 1 to 3 weeks to ripen. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> </span>We are also waiting for the Hachiya persimmons to get full color so we can begin peeling them as the first step to making hoshigaki. It is still too early to start if we want to make good hoshigaki. The crop looks decent but Tosh warns me that we may still need to source hachiya from other farms.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>It's fall and that means pears and apples. We are currently selling Bartlett and D'anjou European pears. Soft, sweet, and juicy with yellow skin. We also have several Asian pear types: Shinko, 20th Century, New Century, and Yoi. These are firm and crisp, juicy and sweet. In the apple department we have crisp and sweet Red Delicious. We have also started harvesting Reinette Simerenko apples. These are crisp, sweet-tart, green apples with stand out flavor. Soon we will have Fuji apples, and Granny Smith.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Our vegetable garden is still producing. We are getting tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, chili peppers, sweet peppers, beans, eggplants, tomatillos, and very few squash. Winter squash season has started. We have Delicata, Red Kuri, Kabocha,Black Futsu, and Butternut.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>We are getting help in the vegetable department from WoodRose Country Garden. Lani brings us tomatoes, beans, peppers, eggplants, garlic, potatoes, arugula, basil, and Pink Banana Squash. Kijani farm brings us Kabocha, butternut squash, and cherry tomatoes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWpzsUlHZewBXggYKgFLvdbmsirD5svmlTmYxHd1zMM918Je8EGXCk2kLLKxCOy8VUjdyagjk9smPEsiJ2LdT23qz0rO65Rk3wUmyeYrggZhd-Z5CkU7zk-_6UurMcOiFGeJ4s-YXsp8TLRIJ2EGjHdm2TD3tYSNMaV5gfLdohWXORNiyI-jRqvvNB_gV/s4032/IMG_20230928_180455636.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpWpzsUlHZewBXggYKgFLvdbmsirD5svmlTmYxHd1zMM918Je8EGXCk2kLLKxCOy8VUjdyagjk9smPEsiJ2LdT23qz0rO65Rk3wUmyeYrggZhd-Z5CkU7zk-_6UurMcOiFGeJ4s-YXsp8TLRIJ2EGjHdm2TD3tYSNMaV5gfLdohWXORNiyI-jRqvvNB_gV/w185-h200/IMG_20230928_180455636.jpg" width="185" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
Currently sold out.
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. Hoshigaki processed
in 2022 have sold out. We normally begin peeling persimmons in
October. The early hoshigaki may be available in November. You may
contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Look for the mail order form online in October. Mail order shipments do not usually begin until December.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/s4032/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZov9I6brPR8yANV9MNydO06heIpV2OFN3NFeHTnn6PlKGe4zKRTWR610FM_1iwTEt_kI1_JKUJO8mm5RFp9sagrvm2PNjyfrQmQH5pE6nsSh1FMOoknrYMt0AbzmIDi3YlrK9_t0VYLOVmVu_8QNX_6R1QtpWoytk3Px9XIuFPbX-5z7RUgXG_h7UHTcc/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_111828658.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Red Delicious: mild sweet, firm-crisp with a pleasant flavor and texture.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Reinete Simerenko: a green sweet-tart apple with great flavor. I call it a cider apple.<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>European Pears:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Bartlett: Classic pear flavor and juicy. Ready to eat when yellow and is eaten fresh or used in cooking or preserving.</span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>D'anjou: Mature when light green to light yellow. Smooth sweet-tart pear used for fresh eating, salads, baking, poaching, and grilling. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Grapes</u>:</b> </span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span> </span>Red Purlett : A crisp, seedless, sweet, red grapes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Thompson Seedless: yellow green grapes that are tart or intensely sweet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>20th Century: Yellow, round pear known for being sweet, tender, crisp, and juicy. Great for snacking or adding to salads.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>New
Century: Large, round, sweet pear with sturdy texture. Great for
snacking or adding to salads. It has yellow skin and white flesh.</span></p><p></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2abPl67xPOJXWNwmeBI1moH17W7GmOH6_6t3R9nRCJaKmgAg3x9h8TxSW1Jdsswv2v8ef2thRb_6YyaWWCSfp2UotyxRLiMdSQGL4nnx8h38eFDL9eJeHLQ8Yi5mtFX4e1mNBrVu72Y90VN9sPz6T1oSyH2CjdlbuUDBvJdkkWP5pDc6KCh50Q80r7nww/s4032/IMG_20230924_112004409.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2abPl67xPOJXWNwmeBI1moH17W7GmOH6_6t3R9nRCJaKmgAg3x9h8TxSW1Jdsswv2v8ef2thRb_6YyaWWCSfp2UotyxRLiMdSQGL4nnx8h38eFDL9eJeHLQ8Yi5mtFX4e1mNBrVu72Y90VN9sPz6T1oSyH2CjdlbuUDBvJdkkWP5pDc6KCh50Q80r7nww/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_112004409.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Yoi: This is a brown-skinned, fine-textured, crisp, sweet and juicy pear. The flavor has a hint of butterscotch.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Shinko: Large round pear with brown thicker skin. Very sweet and juicy, a good keeper.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u><span></span>Persimmons:</u></b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Hachiya: Tall acorn-shaped persimmon. It is astringent until soft and jelly-like. It becomes very sweet soft and delicate. Fresh eating right out of its skin or often used for baking cookies and pudding.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Coffeecake: It looks like a Fuyu with its flat round shape but the flesh is brown. It is recommended that you cut the fruit so you can eat the sweet brown parts.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVn72dRr4k9uKuObspE3JmmraC631nqcm_meaGdcXEpy6fiav3fYboIEshEqU521yTJY568FUxDyU7WZBvuHZgXYMm5Kxrjayjjw25rF5P2QMomzdJt4c7ROn3ggFH29tdmNtW2wABCEQd0H1w_RFV4uzaJDN1e7buVT5q3JoyHHhXnTFNqsx6EibTWha/s4032/IMG_20230929_113826161.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfVn72dRr4k9uKuObspE3JmmraC631nqcm_meaGdcXEpy6fiav3fYboIEshEqU521yTJY568FUxDyU7WZBvuHZgXYMm5Kxrjayjjw25rF5P2QMomzdJt4c7ROn3ggFH29tdmNtW2wABCEQd0H1w_RFV4uzaJDN1e7buVT5q3JoyHHhXnTFNqsx6EibTWha/w150-h200/IMG_20230929_113826161.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enlarge the photo to see the fruit.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><b><u>Jujube:</u></b> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">
Jujube are often called Chinese dates, ber, or when dried they are
called red dates. We harvest when they are yellow and brown. Gradually they become all brown and eventually shriveled. They are enjoyed at all these stages. They are sweet and crisp like an apple but not as juicy. An
easy snack but watch out for the seed. This little round fruit has long
been recognized by Chinese medicine as having many health benefits. It
contains minerals and antioxidants. Avoid if on anti-seizure or anti-depressant medications.<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Figs:</b></u> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Black Misson: Very popular variety with mild sweetness. When ripe it is moist yet chewy with rich flavor.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span> </span>Panache: Green striped fig often referred to as Tiger Stripe. Sweet, fragrant fig with a hint of raspberry.</span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Brown Turkey: Brown fig with shades of green and yellow. When ripe, this fig is soft, sweet and jammy.<u> </u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>β Calendula </u></b><u><b> Salve and Lip Balm:</b></u><b> </b>Wonderfully thick salve for healing dry skin, bug bites and scrapes.<br /></span></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Tomatoes:</b></u>
Slicing, salad and colorful tomatoes. All vine ripened and full of
flavor. This late in the season, sizes and quality are declining but
the flavor is still there.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Cherry Tomatoes:</b></u></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u></u></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/s4032/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqzaj2XKLbCvgXSU5_vS-Cqvxmrk3Dady90cup5ihXkM7EnpPoyfDPqs-ycKVAR-6MSGH4NUOnNcJeA4qIelHsLZu-MD7iak0sdvXtUfvvsZfHHaRPcW91Q3fYDIPsAlu-L1KwKhQ8FRyiRNpPMaOz_SOs7RhWwWsdJv1Fc_oAVPnF7y8yWTfBxZHzMER/w150-h200/IMG_20231001_142835021.jpg" width="150" /></a></span> Sungold, Sweet 100, Black Cherry, and Yellow Pear. Limited supply.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><b></b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Fish, Jalapenos, and Shishito---All limited supply.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Tomatillos:</u></b> These look like small green tomatoes in a paper shell. They can be cooked or eaten raw. You can add them to salads or make them into green salsa.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Cucumbers</u>:</b> </span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. <br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OTRIMEb1VgNY0lxyq6ipz_brmrA1lqBXFRxeGNHZ4M44tOn4zUKBKiDbQfYOAGWrG3x0IROKgBr70FXRU_k7MYlwDnaDzvHSAZg3PNBfrDpcCn-II3TLWuP4xyWjeVLAJD01c1Y73KmXV_20HlImOvDeMW0Y5Vh5lZqQWxtqm4goncU2uq40IbrYuGhu/s4032/IMG_20230924_111652224.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9OTRIMEb1VgNY0lxyq6ipz_brmrA1lqBXFRxeGNHZ4M44tOn4zUKBKiDbQfYOAGWrG3x0IROKgBr70FXRU_k7MYlwDnaDzvHSAZg3PNBfrDpcCn-II3TLWuP4xyWjeVLAJD01c1Y73KmXV_20HlImOvDeMW0Y5Vh5lZqQWxtqm4goncU2uq40IbrYuGhu/w150-h200/IMG_20230924_111652224.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>:</b> These have a long shape with thin skin. It has tender flesh with delicate flavor and few seeds.</span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Sweet Peppers</u>: </b>Green, yellow and purple varieties.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Okra:</b></u> When we pay attention, we harvest tender pods.<u><br /></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Long Beans</u>:</b> Similar in taste to green beans. Texture is more tender.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv3FFpVAWJdzTrjI2YtBVxJqNgACncDewOrUMk8qFMe-l-66E6jaxRdA_t-FJrkb-qRY6k6DhZEmGhGpwsi9wi39XvhOgr4yl4i2LMAWZ11heoBVFukGp0EcwUJLe8lEaagkcIEZgerCW4B1p_JGYsnCQ0ebHUCxAcD_xRhlusUWMnzNGVZYTjmO1hN4S/s4032/IMG_20230929_113307577.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCv3FFpVAWJdzTrjI2YtBVxJqNgACncDewOrUMk8qFMe-l-66E6jaxRdA_t-FJrkb-qRY6k6DhZEmGhGpwsi9wi39XvhOgr4yl4i2LMAWZ11heoBVFukGp0EcwUJLe8lEaagkcIEZgerCW4B1p_JGYsnCQ0ebHUCxAcD_xRhlusUWMnzNGVZYTjmO1hN4S/w150-h200/IMG_20230929_113307577.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Winter Squash</u>:</b>
Delicata: This is a cylindrical green or orange striped squash. It
has sweet, creamy flesh and edible skin. It can be roasted, steamed,
baked, microwaved, sauteed or stuffed. The seeds are edible when
toasted.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Kabocha, Red Kuri, Black Futsu: Known as a Japanese pumpkins. These varieties have sweet, thick dry flesh. They can be steamed, baked, roasted, sauted or added to soups and stews.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Butternut Squash: One of the most popular winter squashes because of its generous flesh. The seeds are contained in the bulbous end and the neck is all flesh. It has a sweet nutty flavor. Is can be roasted, steamed, baked and chopped into soups, stews, casseroles and curries. Flavor a can be savory or sweetened with syrup and butter.</span></span> <br /></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Quince:</u></b> This fruit is firm and seldom eaten raw. It has a pleasing fragrance which can be preserved by making sauce, jams, jelly, adding it to apple dishes, and pairing it with pork. It is a great source for pectin. Quince must be peeled, cored and cooked to make it softer. It is famously used to make Quince sauce or Doulce de Membrillo, Quince candy.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZieV77XBSVrKmItanq3kywvJyMUVBEkfX82Zr3O3zAsG2UNh8IVMzNzlKB7YgPrQnmyVSlB3OvvQkVlCyh2sEZc6s_dNVu82XTzRHhTkaNFmMOgwI1BDOIqpCoXrPqrBIlchwDZsmvLS8hKlZv0GS5vNePUucomqokGZgjzOp5SKzmFk9i9SGnGC8nQSm/s4032/IMG_20230824_175530796.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZieV77XBSVrKmItanq3kywvJyMUVBEkfX82Zr3O3zAsG2UNh8IVMzNzlKB7YgPrQnmyVSlB3OvvQkVlCyh2sEZc6s_dNVu82XTzRHhTkaNFmMOgwI1BDOIqpCoXrPqrBIlchwDZsmvLS8hKlZv0GS5vNePUucomqokGZgjzOp5SKzmFk9i9SGnGC8nQSm/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_175530796.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Eggplant, okra, beans, colorful bell peppers, potatoes, garlic and arugula.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Seasoning: basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Sun-dried San Marzano tomatoes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Winter squash: Butternut, Pink Banana Squash, Spaghetti, and Shark Fin Squash.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Grapes: Red Flame grapes are a crisp, grape with skin color from deep red to dark purple. It is sweet and seedless. </span><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: </span><span> Bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsx6lu5LapldwH62HxhcqhDvghP4tlytbbH5HdJKyDV4PZWr-Ie9MJWvMqL0nZZEbkXWt6r1DpbE6nn6gExt6YdEMwW3XpFf53hhocjM1qiP8s7wYS2ll-L6tQN6r-vx388F_p9LdA-xzOMJ8dS1PoyThT2MvDLcAdus7vujzzIP8BJ53_X8nacaWQLCE/s4032/IMG_20230909_104426262.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsx6lu5LapldwH62HxhcqhDvghP4tlytbbH5HdJKyDV4PZWr-Ie9MJWvMqL0nZZEbkXWt6r1DpbE6nn6gExt6YdEMwW3XpFf53hhocjM1qiP8s7wYS2ll-L6tQN6r-vx388F_p9LdA-xzOMJ8dS1PoyThT2MvDLcAdus7vujzzIP8BJ53_X8nacaWQLCE/w150-h200/IMG_20230909_104426262.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b>
in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.
Production is low. As days get shorter the chickens go through molting.
This is the process of loosing old feathers and regrowing new
feathers. During this period, egg laying decreases and chickens
concentrate on storing nutrients for the next season. </span></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7TdJKhGwns8kXUfIXN0pZrTaguxqm8Xac1VKtndejD6jsdbEimENjIMtcQwXdvON3yKXrKp5ki-8AumNR4oKdeLgxYZmRQUV3g_z0yAeO0lmcJBig7qsBoUpDODUVn2i5rniHemCNpvualtY_Ugr-Cd0mixdzRXA94X0B_dx2tnn0DJ3l5DDOdzmkrzy/s4032/IMG_20230928_180322931.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7TdJKhGwns8kXUfIXN0pZrTaguxqm8Xac1VKtndejD6jsdbEimENjIMtcQwXdvON3yKXrKp5ki-8AumNR4oKdeLgxYZmRQUV3g_z0yAeO0lmcJBig7qsBoUpDODUVn2i5rniHemCNpvualtY_Ugr-Cd0mixdzRXA94X0B_dx2tnn0DJ3l5DDOdzmkrzy/w150-h200/IMG_20230928_180322931.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span> Kabocha, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b>
conventional farming in Newcastle, CA: Kiwi from Mihara Farm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Placer County Master Gardeners:</u></b> 2024 Gardening Guide and Calendar. Provides helpful hints throughout your gardening year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEird38rSyNvoS1q-Xpe3fo5hJrLdhV2bggpnAgO9OtZGiSh96fcOQMJwCTCLXzkxg6y0gH4AVxAQcDwrP94HEHL1O3WsXPz9jk-oZW-0RG8ceNKT-w-6t_5q9z0pHQn_R1LDwB5TBZK8-cmGlxMvRuLMRxJxTnfM5KXiovWdY0U-BoyshXuUGeagKCen1yL/s4032/IMG_20230928_180450529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEird38rSyNvoS1q-Xpe3fo5hJrLdhV2bggpnAgO9OtZGiSh96fcOQMJwCTCLXzkxg6y0gH4AVxAQcDwrP94HEHL1O3WsXPz9jk-oZW-0RG8ceNKT-w-6t_5q9z0pHQn_R1LDwB5TBZK8-cmGlxMvRuLMRxJxTnfM5KXiovWdY0U-BoyshXuUGeagKCen1yL/w300-h400/IMG_20230928_180450529.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-38775168503126442482023-09-11T15:58:00.049-07:002023-09-11T16:23:22.024-07:00SUMMERTIME FADING<p><span> </span><span> </span> <span style="font-size: medium;">Nature is transitioning to the next season. Not quite persimmon season. Many have been asking about persimmons. Looks like we will have a better crop than last year. The fruit are beginning to change from green to a hint of orange. Normally the brown fleshed persimmons are the first to mature. A few may show up at the farm stand by the end of September. <span> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Fig trees are happily producing brown, black and green skinned figs. We have many coming from our trees as well as from Lupi Farm in Granite Bay. All are grown without sprays.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>While many wineries are preparing to crush grapes, we are harvesting table grapes. We have sweet yellow Thompson seedless grapes, sweet seedless Red Perlett, and the ever popular dark seeded Kyoho grapes. WoodRose Country Garden brings us the sweet traditional Red Flame grapes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>There seems to be olives this year. We are currently selling green Manzanella olives. These are raw and need to be processed by your traditional method. We harvest a bit early to avoid the olive fruit fly hatch. So don't delay if you want to process some olives.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Apple season is officially here with Gala apples. These are yellow apples with a red blush. They are sweet, juicy and crisp. The Red delicious are starting to come off the trees. Ours are fresh, sweet, crisp, and juicy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>In the area of pears, we are harvesting both European and Asian varieties. The Bartlett pears are loosing their green color and turning a delicious yellow with smooth texture and sweetness. The Asian pears we have are 20th Century, New Century, and Yoi.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>People are asking about Jujube. They are getting some color now. They should be available by the last week of September.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Summer gardens are slowing down. I definitely see a decrease in the size and quality of tomatoes. This happens near the end of the growing season. Tomatoes may be smaller and uglier but they still possess that standout flavor that we crave. The summer squash plants are tired. Now and then we still get a few zucchini or yellow squash. Beans, cucumbers, and eggplant are still giving us a good production.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>The winter squashes are showing their colors. They are ready for your roasting, steaming and stewing along with seasoning of your choice. We currently have Butternut, Kabocha, Delicata and Spaghetti squashes. WooddRose Garden has added a new variety called Shark Fin. It is a green Asian Spaghetti squash. The noodles inside are clear and resemble the Shark Fin used in Asian soups. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
Currently sold out.
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. Hoshigaki processed
in 2022 have sold out. We normally begin peeling persimmons in
October. The early hoshigaki may be available in November. You may
contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Look for the mail order form online in October. Mail order shipments do not usually begin until December.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Plums</u>:</b> Empress : A freestone, yellow-fleshed European plum with blue/purple skin. They are sweet and meaty. Used for cooking, baking preserving and eating fresh.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Gala: Sweet, crisp and juicy with a floral aroma.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><span> </span>Red Delicious: mild sweet, firm-crisp with a pleasant flavor and texture.<br /></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Grapes</u>:</b> </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8qJJxc3Joiy7TYpnY4-Ys8emNv-p5uiKTscdyQecQ_24ZdZXReu1MiPEH61Sr1UpMtR_T81VXVT1_GfSpiH0hLrpkIaQ1zwZMRHkhqdd61CfVHaI0JjMARxGYuexhcgNo1OkCfNmnJF5eZJmo9bEmsSEzFIIN-Ww9KFZrzVXQH1NhPERD5jmNTp8dAHN/s4032/IMG_20230909_103741335.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC8qJJxc3Joiy7TYpnY4-Ys8emNv-p5uiKTscdyQecQ_24ZdZXReu1MiPEH61Sr1UpMtR_T81VXVT1_GfSpiH0hLrpkIaQ1zwZMRHkhqdd61CfVHaI0JjMARxGYuexhcgNo1OkCfNmnJF5eZJmo9bEmsSEzFIIN-Ww9KFZrzVXQH1NhPERD5jmNTp8dAHN/w150-h200/IMG_20230909_103741335.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Kyoho: Very sweet large purple grapes with concord-like flavor. Seeded. </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span> </span>Red Purlett : seedless, sweet, red grapes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Thompson Seedless: yellow green grapes that are tart or intensely sweet.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>20th Century: Yellow, round pear known for being sweet, tender, crisp, and juicy. Great for snacking or adding to salads.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>New
Century: Large, round, sweet pear with sturdy texture. Great for
snacking or adding to salads. It has yellow skin and white flesh.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Yoi: This is a brown-skinned, fine-textured, crisp, sweet and juicy pear. The flavor has a hint of butterscotch.<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Figs:</b></u> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Black Misson: Very popular variety with mild sweetness. When ripe it is moist yet chewy with rich flavor.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span> </span>Panache: Green striped fig often referred to as Tiger Stripe. Sweet, fragrant fig with a hint of raspberry.</span></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Brown Turkey: Brown fig with shades of green and yellow. When ripe, this fig is soft, sweet and jammy.<u> </u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm: </b>Supply is low for the moment.</span></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Tomatoes:</b></u> Slicing, salad and colorful tomatoes. All vine ripened and full of flavor. This late in the season, sizes and quality are declining but the flavor is still there.<br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Cherry Tomatoes:</b></u></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrl6G71W3J7h_AD-k0YXgfrmq0-ZaQf0FQrqNB5pLoExrabJnMQk8a8iubPsGHzd-Ga29UQlCqCESxhsjjELW3AFaprWtOXCS102uzQCMXrht5T2GSUzJPbKVlX-Gb1M0v1HQ53o-HGNK3JX_JBcACM29m341RgmddPxCQYoqM9mG9toXh7A9-XzlrUyj/s4032/IMG_20230909_103957704.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMrl6G71W3J7h_AD-k0YXgfrmq0-ZaQf0FQrqNB5pLoExrabJnMQk8a8iubPsGHzd-Ga29UQlCqCESxhsjjELW3AFaprWtOXCS102uzQCMXrht5T2GSUzJPbKVlX-Gb1M0v1HQ53o-HGNK3JX_JBcACM29m341RgmddPxCQYoqM9mG9toXh7A9-XzlrUyj/w150-h200/IMG_20230909_103957704.jpg" width="150" /></a></b></u></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> Sungold, Sweet 100, Black Cherry, Napa Rose, Rosalita, Yellow Pear. Limited supply.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, and Shishito---All limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Cucumbers</u>:</b> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>:</b> These have a long shape with thin skin. It has tender flesh with delicate flavor and few seeds.</span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Sweet Peppers</u>: </b>Green, yellow and purple varieties.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Okra:</b></u> When we pay attention, we harvest tender pods.<u><br /></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Long Beans</u>:</b> Similar in taste to green beans. Texture is more tender.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Winter Squash</u>:</b>
Delicata: This is a cylindrical green or orange striped squash. It
has sweet, creamy flesh and edible skin. It can be roasted, steamed,
baked, microwaved, sauteed or stuffed. The seeds are edible when
toasted.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Olives</u></b>: Manzanilla olives are meaty with a slight nutty flavor when processed. These are raw green olives and must be processed by your traditional method. We harvest a bit early to avoid the olive fruit fly hatch. So don't delay if you want to process these olives.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZieV77XBSVrKmItanq3kywvJyMUVBEkfX82Zr3O3zAsG2UNh8IVMzNzlKB7YgPrQnmyVSlB3OvvQkVlCyh2sEZc6s_dNVu82XTzRHhTkaNFmMOgwI1BDOIqpCoXrPqrBIlchwDZsmvLS8hKlZv0GS5vNePUucomqokGZgjzOp5SKzmFk9i9SGnGC8nQSm/s4032/IMG_20230824_175530796.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZieV77XBSVrKmItanq3kywvJyMUVBEkfX82Zr3O3zAsG2UNh8IVMzNzlKB7YgPrQnmyVSlB3OvvQkVlCyh2sEZc6s_dNVu82XTzRHhTkaNFmMOgwI1BDOIqpCoXrPqrBIlchwDZsmvLS8hKlZv0GS5vNePUucomqokGZgjzOp5SKzmFk9i9SGnGC8nQSm/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_175530796.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Summer squash, eggplant, okra, carrots, beans, colorful bell peppers, potatoes, and colorful Bell peppers.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Seasoning: basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Sun-dried San Marzano tomatoes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Winter squash: Butternut, Spaghetti, and Shark Fin (Asian spaghetti squash)</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Grapes: Red Flame grapes are a crisp, grape with skin color from deep red to dark purple. It is sweet and seedless. </span><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: <u>Honey </u></span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Sunnyslope Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, Conventional practices: Tra Zee peaches. These are large, tree ripened, juicy, sweet peaches. They are a yellow freestone peach with dark red skin and a firm texture. They are the last variety of the season. We have a limited supply.<br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsx6lu5LapldwH62HxhcqhDvghP4tlytbbH5HdJKyDV4PZWr-Ie9MJWvMqL0nZZEbkXWt6r1DpbE6nn6gExt6YdEMwW3XpFf53hhocjM1qiP8s7wYS2ll-L6tQN6r-vx388F_p9LdA-xzOMJ8dS1PoyThT2MvDLcAdus7vujzzIP8BJ53_X8nacaWQLCE/s4032/IMG_20230909_104426262.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsx6lu5LapldwH62HxhcqhDvghP4tlytbbH5HdJKyDV4PZWr-Ie9MJWvMqL0nZZEbkXWt6r1DpbE6nn6gExt6YdEMwW3XpFf53hhocjM1qiP8s7wYS2ll-L6tQN6r-vx388F_p9LdA-xzOMJ8dS1PoyThT2MvDLcAdus7vujzzIP8BJ53_X8nacaWQLCE/w150-h200/IMG_20230909_104426262.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens. Production is low. As days get shorter the chickens go through molting. This is the process of loosing old feathers and regrowing new feathers. During this period, egg laying decreases and chickens concentrate on storing nutrients for the next season. </span></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Sweet 100 cherry tomatoes <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span> Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Curly Kale, and Swiss
Chard.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span> Kaboch, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin). Butternut winter squash<br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray:<span> </span><u>Black Mission Figs</u> : Black skinned, sweet, chewy flesh. <br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b>
conventional farming in Newcastle, CA: Kiwi from Mihara Farm.</span></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-56023606668851417812023-09-06T22:34:00.000-07:002023-09-06T22:34:36.420-07:00GREEN OLIVES<p> Short Post: We have started to harvest green olives. Please call or email to make an order. (916) 791-1656 or otoworchard@yahoo.com</p><p><br /></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-56323216428173421972023-08-26T10:10:00.014-07:002023-08-26T10:17:16.866-07:00A FULL FARM STAND<p><span style="font-size: medium;">For months our farm stand has been lean, few peaches, few plums, almost no apricots or nectarines. Then tomatoes arrived and filled most of the tables. Now fall fruits are arriving and varieties are expanding. While we still have summer fruits and vegetables there are some newer arrivals.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Figs are back on the scene. Our orchard is producing Black Mission, Brown Turkey, and Panache figs. Lupi Farm is bringing us Black Mission. This second crop produces smaller fruit, but the flavor and texture are very good.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>We are beginning to harvest pears. A few early season Asian pears are now ready. We are now starting to harvest 20th Century, Kikusui, New Century, Shinko and Yoi. The Bartlett pears have been in cold storage for a couple weeks. We are now starting to bring them out as they take on a more yellow glow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Currently we can offer Gala apples. Beautiful red and yellow skin covers sweet crisp flesh. Recently harvested, they do not taste like stored apples. Still hanging on the tree and taking their time to mature are Red Delicious and Fuji apples. Later. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Grapes, grapes, grapes. Now is the season. There are seeded and seedless grapes. We have green, black, red, and purple grapes. Some are small and some are big. There are mild to intense flavored grapes as well as tart and sweet grapes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Stone fruit should not be entirely left out yet. There are still peaches from Sunnyslope Farm. Our orchard is producing a few plums. Stoney Point Orchard in Loomis brought us Kelsey plums a very popular sweet green plum.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Garden vegetables are still producing tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, okra, beans, peppers, chillies, and eggplants. Winter squash are starting to arrive. We have Delicata squash and Kijani Farm brought us some Kabocha squash. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: Currently sold out.
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. Hoshigaki processed in 2022 have sold out. We normally begin peeling persimmons in October. The early hoshigaki may be available in November. You may contact us for on-farm pick-up orders. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Look for the mail order form online in October. Mail order shipments do not usually begin until December.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Plums</u>:</b> Limited supply of Kelsey, Casselman and Empress. You may have to ask.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Peaches</u>:</b> Very limited supply. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">: Gala: Sweet, crisp with a floral aroma.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg495VHHkUhWrQMN_iiaXssSfh4p2jZIg5dlpkS5pHTxHKsuoraP6HkWMJUmHNCjIi4H2cFCJbXMfUR4BRikPKo9K3GqxDQZxGVmIZUbyLduYEs2phs4BiIHJKTCAJ0h0qj_lAYWCkf75_7bbCkZg88T6vpcHUEldRucuyEbx3G_3z_RWy_HTL8RrJCo-8a/s4032/IMG_20230824_175813115.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg495VHHkUhWrQMN_iiaXssSfh4p2jZIg5dlpkS5pHTxHKsuoraP6HkWMJUmHNCjIi4H2cFCJbXMfUR4BRikPKo9K3GqxDQZxGVmIZUbyLduYEs2phs4BiIHJKTCAJ0h0qj_lAYWCkf75_7bbCkZg88T6vpcHUEldRucuyEbx3G_3z_RWy_HTL8RrJCo-8a/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_175813115.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Grapes</u>:</b> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Kyoho: Very sweet purple grapes with concord-like flavor. Seeded. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span> </span>Red Purlett : seedless, sweet red grapes. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Thompson Seedless: yellow green grapes that are tart or intensely sweet.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Kikusui: early yellow skinned, sweet, crisp pear. (In past years I
referred to this pear as <span> </span><span> </span>Kosui. The internet tells me Kosui is a brown
skinned pear. So for now, I will refer to it as Kikusui. Only my Dad
could tell me but he has been gone for a long time.)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACcFE56rCOJwQFRJUdzxWerJfDNiACCRbHt2BgbvqD1oR5u9b-Tc4oIVzeqOSZmiGHWtVqiZ71e4SHr3fpaxXhGSs-Ojb-Mpot2xeLpCuRlEAYueCCn5Q3G_TyHxdFW41bNsfPHMSDFfbNfXCqlpAAbxHKzvD4FaZwMvHbHgJq3xxikfNTsTe6JU3Cc0Q/s4032/IMG_20230824_175049184.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACcFE56rCOJwQFRJUdzxWerJfDNiACCRbHt2BgbvqD1oR5u9b-Tc4oIVzeqOSZmiGHWtVqiZ71e4SHr3fpaxXhGSs-Ojb-Mpot2xeLpCuRlEAYueCCn5Q3G_TyHxdFW41bNsfPHMSDFfbNfXCqlpAAbxHKzvD4FaZwMvHbHgJq3xxikfNTsTe6JU3Cc0Q/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_175049184.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>20th Century: Yellow, round pear known for being sweet, tender, crisp, and juicy. Great for snacking or adding to salads.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>New Century: Large round pear with a sturdy, sweet texture. Great for snacking or adding to salads. It has yellow skin and white flesh.<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Eureka Lemons:</b></u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Figs:</b></u> </span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Black Misson: Very popular variety. Mild sweetness. When ripe it is moist yet chewy with rich flavor.<br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Panache: Green striped fig often referred to as Tiger Stripe. Sweet fragrant fig with a hint of raspberry.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><span> </span>Brown Turkey: Brown fig with shades of green and yellow. When ripe, this fig is soft, sweet and jammy.<u> </u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFLMr2ijsqIbabtQD0iTzQeylh2TfGnmoAmsIAvAFbyb1GRgma5Pek4nIqfgYBL9tDR7SwjoSUjV0-cj4r7_1wex0es1-2gLL-9-JTzv8BlL0d4Nwe4SOl3FrliX4JfCTO1XfBFsotHz7Z6gO_95ahQw9SJ5lYqX-BsMq1Cf0PD3m75r156zYuGits2EH/s4032/IMG_20230824_175254822.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVFLMr2ijsqIbabtQD0iTzQeylh2TfGnmoAmsIAvAFbyb1GRgma5Pek4nIqfgYBL9tDR7SwjoSUjV0-cj4r7_1wex0es1-2gLL-9-JTzv8BlL0d4Nwe4SOl3FrliX4JfCTO1XfBFsotHz7Z6gO_95ahQw9SJ5lYqX-BsMq1Cf0PD3m75r156zYuGits2EH/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_175254822.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm: </b>Supply is low for the moment.</span></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Dehydrated</b></u> grapefruit and lemon slices<br /></span></span><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Tomatoes:</b></u> Slicing, salad and colorful tomatoes. All vine ripened and full of flavor.</span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Cherry Tomatoes:</b></u> Sungold, Sweet 100, Black Cherry, Napa Rose, Rosalita, Yellow Pear.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Chili Peppers</u>:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, and Shishito---All limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Summer Squash</u>:</b>
Patty Pan Scalloped squash, Crook neck, yellow, green and striped
zucchini. Extra large hard skinned zucchini are also available.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Cucumbers</u>:</b> Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u></u></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_suuiHSFhUiCqGVU0yZ0Pnk4YFYraQxAhFaQuM-Ch0jxp3SYGFzJ-Z9KvGBnFkXZMv8Oi14zI1YEPitVjGketMajGhevw8NjIW-pRdUA2zPKMhRWXG2cp1GLbJxwwsM9P31oJek8eKu6bskJ-XbaHf2Pl7XNNWVQk_B8Sno7feBsowWxrZYsiMWIbqM1g/s4032/IMG_20230824_174748087.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_suuiHSFhUiCqGVU0yZ0Pnk4YFYraQxAhFaQuM-Ch0jxp3SYGFzJ-Z9KvGBnFkXZMv8Oi14zI1YEPitVjGketMajGhevw8NjIW-pRdUA2zPKMhRWXG2cp1GLbJxwwsM9P31oJek8eKu6bskJ-XbaHf2Pl7XNNWVQk_B8Sno7feBsowWxrZYsiMWIbqM1g/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_174748087.jpg" width="150" /></a></u></b></span></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>:</b> Thin skinned, tender and few seeds. Subtle flavor.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Sweet Peppers</u>: <br /></b></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Okra:</b></u> When we pay attention, we harvest tender pods.<u><br /></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Long Beans</u>:</b> Similar in taste to green beans. Texture is more tender.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZieV77XBSVrKmItanq3kywvJyMUVBEkfX82Zr3O3zAsG2UNh8IVMzNzlKB7YgPrQnmyVSlB3OvvQkVlCyh2sEZc6s_dNVu82XTzRHhTkaNFmMOgwI1BDOIqpCoXrPqrBIlchwDZsmvLS8hKlZv0GS5vNePUucomqokGZgjzOp5SKzmFk9i9SGnGC8nQSm/s4032/IMG_20230824_175530796.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZieV77XBSVrKmItanq3kywvJyMUVBEkfX82Zr3O3zAsG2UNh8IVMzNzlKB7YgPrQnmyVSlB3OvvQkVlCyh2sEZc6s_dNVu82XTzRHhTkaNFmMOgwI1BDOIqpCoXrPqrBIlchwDZsmvLS8hKlZv0GS5vNePUucomqokGZgjzOp5SKzmFk9i9SGnGC8nQSm/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_175530796.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: </span>
Summer squash, eggplant, okra, carrots, beans, onions, basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, colorful bell peppers,
potatoes, slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, San Marzano paste
tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Sun-dried San Marzano tomatoes.</span><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Sunnyslope Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, Conventional practices: Elberta peaches. These are prized for their sweet juicy flavor. They are luscious and smooth to eat. <br /></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v2aa20lVMXRy1Z_DlAyYBgPPDMZItPzIgmb3XVlPwCetL2kMp8GCC-7Vn7LfWPvsK6THfLTQ9KSi9QuLxc-TdaJiFuFqCp868aWFYIoFwmxg4-HW_6GRBKx-bgyHbkIfmCfQcJ3PMSQ02IQqqmliogQpAVXfQbDJVYXBTCutbcsOVA0nnN_3CDd_kXT_/s4032/IMG_20230824_174900058.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3v2aa20lVMXRy1Z_DlAyYBgPPDMZItPzIgmb3XVlPwCetL2kMp8GCC-7Vn7LfWPvsK6THfLTQ9KSi9QuLxc-TdaJiFuFqCp868aWFYIoFwmxg4-HW_6GRBKx-bgyHbkIfmCfQcJ3PMSQ02IQqqmliogQpAVXfQbDJVYXBTCutbcsOVA0nnN_3CDd_kXT_/w150-h200/IMG_20230824_174900058.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens. Production is a little slow during the high heat<b><u>.</u></b></span></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss
Chard. Kijani Farm brought us our first offering of Kaboch, Japanese
winter squash (pumpkin).<br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b>
in Granite Bay, no spray: </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span> <u>D'Anjou Pears</u>: These pears need to ripen at
room temperature for about 2 weeks. They become sweet with mild flavor
and a firm texture. Eat out of hand or add to salad.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span><u>Black Mission Figs</u> : Black skinned, sweet, chewy flesh. <br /></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b>
conventional farming in Newcastle, CA: Elephant Heart π Plums: Sweet
red fleshed plums. We also have Kiwi from Mihara Farm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Stoney Point Orchard</u></b> a Certified Organic farm in Loomis, CA: Kelsey Plums: A sweet green plum enjoyed firm and crisp or with a little give and sweeter. <br /></span></p><p> </p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-29221129261047812792023-08-19T06:55:00.000-07:002023-08-19T06:55:07.865-07:00YES WE HAVE PEACHES<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> </span>Yes we have peaches. At this time we have a limited amount of peaches available. The peaches are coming from Sunnyslope Farm, a conventional farm in Granite Bay. They are big and beautiful and full of sugar, juice, and flavor. The current variety is Fay Elberta, a favorite for many old timers. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Our own orchard continues to give us only a few peaches at a time. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span>For a listing of current offerings, and hours, please see the entry below. </span><br /></span></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-12216078068005623392023-08-11T10:06:00.016-07:002023-08-11T10:17:17.527-07:00DO YOU HAVE PEACHES?<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">We have been getting one question lately. "Do you have peaches?" Sometimes the answer is "yes" and often the answer is "just a little". Yesterday the answer was "no". But now it is today and the answer is "just a little". So, well... it just depends. The crop has been very small for peaches, plums, pluots and apricots. And the fruit that did grow was not of high quality yet customers have told us that they still taste better than most. On the bright side are local supportive farmers. Sunnyslope Farm will be bringing in 3 more varieties of peaches. Mihara Farm brought us Elephant Heart plums. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you were to ask us for tomatoes, the answer would be "yes". For the time, tomatoes are big and juicy and plentiful. There are big beautiful juicy slicers, luscious heirlooms, and a multitude of colorful tomatoes to add interest to your plate. If you need San Marzano paste tomatoes for your special sauce recipe, there is a good supply. Now is a good time to sun dry some San Marzano tomatoes for winter use. My daughter and I will be busy making stewed tomatoes and sauce. We used to can tomatoes but now the freezer is more convenient.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Gardens are still producing boxes of squash, cucumbers and beans. The Okra is just getting started, and is so popular with customers. WoodRose Country Garden brings us beautiful slicing, heirloom and San Marzano tomatoes. Also herbs, beans, carrots, peppers, okra, squash, basil, potatoes, and onions. Kale,chard and kabocha are coming from Kijani Farm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">What's next. grapes, Asian pears, pears and apples. The start of our Kyoho (purple seeded) grape harvest was delayed because the earliest ones were shriveled by the last heat spell. They are now ready for sale. Kikusui, an early yellow Asian pear, is also being harvested. Graventein apples are finished but the Gala apples are now ready. Lupi Farm brought us an early harvest of D'Anjou pears. </span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"></span><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored
in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool
at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Plums</u>:</b> Limited supply. You may have to ask.<br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuo6n_8QREhO3RrEw_rAf5EW6RBWB6Nun7d8p2tR4H8zvIqGWe7LZOEwUHHezV9XCX-pMxC2ASXymkmjXMEGR7dnmM6E1ZesnfA_qlWQz_HsiuMxf-6OaYXi9-CsM3IcAExK-YAmSqf-H54AblUFzAXFobccsrcjDT1ttVart7WLm0UeRGhhSBwc_FpY-/s4032/IMG_20230810_125335138.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzuo6n_8QREhO3RrEw_rAf5EW6RBWB6Nun7d8p2tR4H8zvIqGWe7LZOEwUHHezV9XCX-pMxC2ASXymkmjXMEGR7dnmM6E1ZesnfA_qlWQz_HsiuMxf-6OaYXi9-CsM3IcAExK-YAmSqf-H54AblUFzAXFobccsrcjDT1ttVart7WLm0UeRGhhSBwc_FpY-/w150-h200/IMG_20230810_125335138.jpg" width="150" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Peaches</u>:</b> Very limited supply. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Apples</b></u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">: Gala: Sweet, crisp with a floral aroma.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Grapes</u>:</b> Kyoho: Very sweet purple grapes with concord-like flavor. Seeded. <span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span> </span>Red Purlett : seedless, sweet red grapes.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Asian Pears</u>:</b> Kikusui: early yellow skinned, sweet, crisp pear. (In past years I referred to this pear as Kosui. The internet tells me Kosui is a brown skinned pear. So for now, I will refer to it as Kikusui. Only my Dad could tell me but he has been gone for a long time.)<br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Eureka Lemons:</b></u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><b><u>Pluots</u>:</b> Flavor Granade-Limited supply <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u><b>Figs:</b></u> Gone for now. Waiting for the next crop, probably late August . <u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u><b>Honey</b></u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm: </b>Supply is low for the moment.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Dehydrated</b></u> grapefruit and lemon slices<br /></span></span><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuPaoreOZVThvdgV0ycUyPLCP0pjIKA4WXUx-TxzKm2VDCaYkB-TCWEXUQm7D2Tmq63rliJc6bQZbcJ5r2ayTr_DGrdDYvAECCwoEt2BRxOQ_N9Uq2DpS3TS2L-fcJWIBZ-l4TXWb1qgjK-UPIhPGaXFpYbef_sX8OhNd8OIlLQUAcW7Vv6epSld6es2_/s4032/IMG_20230810_125539399.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipuPaoreOZVThvdgV0ycUyPLCP0pjIKA4WXUx-TxzKm2VDCaYkB-TCWEXUQm7D2Tmq63rliJc6bQZbcJ5r2ayTr_DGrdDYvAECCwoEt2BRxOQ_N9Uq2DpS3TS2L-fcJWIBZ-l4TXWb1qgjK-UPIhPGaXFpYbef_sX8OhNd8OIlLQUAcW7Vv6epSld6es2_/w150-h200/IMG_20230810_125539399.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Tomatoes:</b></u> Slicing, salad and colorful tomatoes. All vine ripened and full of flavor.</span></span><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><b>Cherry Tomatoes:</b></u> Sungold, Sweet 100, Black Cherry, Napa Rose, Rosalita, Yellow Pear.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Chili Peppers:</b> Aji Amareto, Buena Mulata, Jalapenos, and Shishito---All limited supply.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XNy6aU23fsnbSkJaNbpU5PPA4pFyMS2U9Ti7ri5kd98meoNPcp68IoFcNMSJAvfsMfMRsE7GPJui2YieHZyTsRM79p6M59_MA2PDBEr4oFVp4QGP8s3BrlmXl6aFfDyHxYpCO5JVfIqLwpIzr2fZMyaR3BMGG8AF_QU3_l4DFDuDHSjCfthxbiItFezg/s4032/IMG_20230810_125820572.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XNy6aU23fsnbSkJaNbpU5PPA4pFyMS2U9Ti7ri5kd98meoNPcp68IoFcNMSJAvfsMfMRsE7GPJui2YieHZyTsRM79p6M59_MA2PDBEr4oFVp4QGP8s3BrlmXl6aFfDyHxYpCO5JVfIqLwpIzr2fZMyaR3BMGG8AF_QU3_l4DFDuDHSjCfthxbiItFezg/w200-h150/IMG_20230810_125820572.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Summer Squash</u>:</b> Patty Pan Scalloped squash, Crook neck, yellow, green and striped zucchini. Extra large hard skinned zucchini are also available.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Cucumbers</u>:</b> Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>:</b> Thin skinned, tender and few seeds. Subtle flavor.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b><u>Sweet Peppers</u>: <br /></b></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Okra:</b></u> When we pay attention, we harvest tender pods.<u><br /></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Long Beans</u>:</b> Similar in taste to green beans. Texture is more tender.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /><span><br /></span></u></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7IOaQMOw2VvmqzxC_4FAfxrPpFp-py0ET2rYbAp1PAqb9VQqHjKCgafQobjFi47E6Cj5LwHMw_Yv7F9fmfV2PoMVIxmX2VmDPA3zbHq38R5fpA4rtpjkQd965Nv_HPmuYg9H7TGp_W69swtoN13FjDBZy_GiFSbvJk7G-jm_btS4I_IqiS2SLwh-HBt6/s4032/IMG_20230810_125655093.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP7IOaQMOw2VvmqzxC_4FAfxrPpFp-py0ET2rYbAp1PAqb9VQqHjKCgafQobjFi47E6Cj5LwHMw_Yv7F9fmfV2PoMVIxmX2VmDPA3zbHq38R5fpA4rtpjkQd965Nv_HPmuYg9H7TGp_W69swtoN13FjDBZy_GiFSbvJk7G-jm_btS4I_IqiS2SLwh-HBt6/w150-h200/IMG_20230810_125655093.jpg" width="150" /></a><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: </span> Summer squash, eggplant, okra, carrots, beans, onions, basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, Armenian cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, potatoes, slicing tomatoes, heirloom tomatoes, San Marzano paste tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Sun-dried San Marzano tomatoes.</span><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens. Production is a little slow during the high heat<b><u>.</u></b></span></span></span><br /><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss Chard. Kijani Farm brought us our first offering of Kaboch, Japanese winter squash (pumpkin).<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxJ6Q9MXdL_Nc7uZ8tgInTtooONHsWf5guCwZbMbIVrjAyWN-9b-Dyz0BUlMqAW1_1OLk8B4dB4eA91E41L_9Ki5bgeQIyEAVQ0_mRctK5gcbsTn9PSDNMU4ahiDNRbuXPMBLzD5gfNKVXQQPD8ZGqO-2AgGm0RSLrGrkgdyfO4FCW3A3NJs1_TxyWcma/s3024/IMG_20230810_125501134.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2013" data-original-width="3024" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoxJ6Q9MXdL_Nc7uZ8tgInTtooONHsWf5guCwZbMbIVrjAyWN-9b-Dyz0BUlMqAW1_1OLk8B4dB4eA91E41L_9Ki5bgeQIyEAVQ0_mRctK5gcbsTn9PSDNMU4ahiDNRbuXPMBLzD5gfNKVXQQPD8ZGqO-2AgGm0RSLrGrkgdyfO4FCW3A3NJs1_TxyWcma/w200-h133/IMG_20230810_125501134.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray: D'Anjou pears. These pears need to ripen at room temperature for about 2 weeks. They become sweet with mild flavor and a firm texture. Eat out of hand or add to salad.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Mihara Farm</u></b> conventional farming in Newcastle, CA: Elephant Heart π Plums: Sweet red fleshed plums. We also have Kiwi from Mihara Farm.<br /></span></p><p></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-23484529618610412572023-07-31T20:06:00.000-07:002023-07-31T20:06:51.018-07:00SUN KISSED TOMATOES<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Tomatoes were just waiting for the warm weather. Tomatoes are now at the peak of the harvest. That is to say we have a large selection: slicers, salad size, heirloom, cherry, colorful, and sauce tomatoes. They are so tasty and juicy with just the right texture. It is a good time to freeze, can or dry these summer time gems for enjoyment in winter soups and stews. At this time we are letting quantities ago for discounted prices.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Japanese cucumbers are starting to get a little smaller. The Armenian cucumbers are enjoying this season. A few are short but many are very long. When the Japanese Uri is not available, Armenian cucumbers are often substituted for them in America. These make firm, crisp Japanese pickles. Armenian cucumbers can be used in salads, in stir fries, for dipping and just for munching.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Don't wait too long or you may miss out on the Suncrest peaches. These beautiful juicy peaches are coming from Sunnyslope Farm, a conventional farm in Granite Bay. They will be gone in a week. After that, there will be a few other varieties of peaches from Sunnyslope Farm.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Otow Orchard peaches continue to struggle. Very few are left. We should be transitioning into fall fruit in a couple weeks with apples, Asian pears and figs. Winter squashes are starting to take shape.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The gardens are finally producing fresh, tender long beans. A great addition to stir fries. They also make a good summer salad. I like to boil and cool them off before adding salad dressing. Slowly we are getting a few tender Okra. These plants struggled for a long time, and may have a discouraging production this year. Japanese Eggplant, however, are quite happily producing a tasty, tender, thin skinned vegetable.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyLCMAs68Zehv2zhw9MtN4FqyEtD7alLzmNUh_rrD6r0CLu6kl-v7AylakECEQJ_EtmPrsZDaEniKVU0cKra4nG4cD7l53UmGYzByvMZ_xW7U5UJA00wxTlytHn2qNnizutgNO2yTek7cFoysAH4XzWlrdydgfv3FpjXdGQkSmmtwvCAs50KQXxKnqZj1/s4032/IMG_20230725_195429829(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nrgk9YAvIa17lY7DiOdHF2-ejfY44ELc17t9iwCB6fHGxOtreJWWjfPNq-ZqMgL1NU-bOPQED2pWxFenlRd3HuLWZaa824QLd4tQQIyFOPVoeCZeafJ-M_oqCHI_qBSiDY0wJ7JVWTPttuEByL0Lt_UP9i9oifRaYpx31XsEMy93AmhZHPTCj4hmJS_J/s4032/IMG_20230730_152955928.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3nrgk9YAvIa17lY7DiOdHF2-ejfY44ELc17t9iwCB6fHGxOtreJWWjfPNq-ZqMgL1NU-bOPQED2pWxFenlRd3HuLWZaa824QLd4tQQIyFOPVoeCZeafJ-M_oqCHI_qBSiDY0wJ7JVWTPttuEByL0Lt_UP9i9oifRaYpx31XsEMy93AmhZHPTCj4hmJS_J/w320-h240/IMG_20230730_152955928.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Armenian Cucumbers<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQdzbfNRV4cYdanrOBMaTvsqIBiToQsU-HtmP3JrWp0lMYaL__uJ75Tk9v7Jc1KBgGRl2FqhOIj21BmXUElyt3ijwsWDEOkfd-njwdytEWjjlolG_zdbSGiqo1p1LEgfczmnZtx1ju2xcDpKZebTmRwrGl79D-koxLIl_dk18oZpB-wHvdP0WWulM54gI/s4032/IMG_20230728_113418577.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQdzbfNRV4cYdanrOBMaTvsqIBiToQsU-HtmP3JrWp0lMYaL__uJ75Tk9v7Jc1KBgGRl2FqhOIj21BmXUElyt3ijwsWDEOkfd-njwdytEWjjlolG_zdbSGiqo1p1LEgfczmnZtx1ju2xcDpKZebTmRwrGl79D-koxLIl_dk18oZpB-wHvdP0WWulM54gI/w300-h400/IMG_20230728_113418577.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Slicing Tomatoes<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQdzbfNRV4cYdanrOBMaTvsqIBiToQsU-HtmP3JrWp0lMYaL__uJ75Tk9v7Jc1KBgGRl2FqhOIj21BmXUElyt3ijwsWDEOkfd-njwdytEWjjlolG_zdbSGiqo1p1LEgfczmnZtx1ju2xcDpKZebTmRwrGl79D-koxLIl_dk18oZpB-wHvdP0WWulM54gI/s4032/IMG_20230728_113418577.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyLCMAs68Zehv2zhw9MtN4FqyEtD7alLzmNUh_rrD6r0CLu6kl-v7AylakECEQJ_EtmPrsZDaEniKVU0cKra4nG4cD7l53UmGYzByvMZ_xW7U5UJA00wxTlytHn2qNnizutgNO2yTek7cFoysAH4XzWlrdydgfv3FpjXdGQkSmmtwvCAs50KQXxKnqZj1/s4032/IMG_20230725_195429829(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored
in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool
at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6AVMLpNBQ02zzSwC69nuAjv_z_rOm2RhQrUkECGNyZPhfPmWBay3nMD48detE45KC1d0IAN6tOiCzSYndkVl-kUHY1dkcAVFAnHNpYxaAq1M42dDeiD9fDbSIcBBNfiSU7ML0elTcFytY1xIMZJuAyDdl_iaUPQRQJIF77hdmI6K0NyqEZ2tkh8TJNZ6/s4032/IMG_20230716_121607548.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6AVMLpNBQ02zzSwC69nuAjv_z_rOm2RhQrUkECGNyZPhfPmWBay3nMD48detE45KC1d0IAN6tOiCzSYndkVl-kUHY1dkcAVFAnHNpYxaAq1M42dDeiD9fDbSIcBBNfiSU7ML0elTcFytY1xIMZJuAyDdl_iaUPQRQJIF77hdmI6K0NyqEZ2tkh8TJNZ6/w200-h150/IMG_20230716_121607548.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Plums</u>: Limited supply. You may have to ask.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peaches</u>: Very limited supply. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Apples: Gravenstein</u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> are sweet tart with aromatic fragrance. Wonderful flavor and is often used for baking and sauces.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Wild Blackberries</u>: With the heat, these will have a short season. Flavorful, sweet, and juicy. <br /></span></p><span></span><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Valencia Oranges:</u> Juicy, sweet with some tartness. These are juicing oranges and also good for eating fresh <br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Sweet, tart, and flavorful with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Figs:</u> Gone for now. Waiting for the next crop, probably mid to late August . <u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/s4032/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/w240-h320/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Tomatoes:</u> Slicing, salad, colorful, and cherry tomatoes. All vine ripened and full of flavor.<u> <br /></u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Summer Squash</u>: zucchini and yellow squash. Extra large hard skinned zucchini are also available.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Cucumbers</u>: Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpaTJ5uk3NT0e9uLmr6CCNN5aEveUVcJy7X4LGduYWqcdGJqjS1oBBGspPd2IGhJg4SIqMm8gKwKtMqssPe_Syv9oee6ewuXD_VAxWbuFRbInKUaQnQTKrq-VV1bdVgG1RhS2UotvkyeNq6ZBanS3uvceKjV_P9Nz6lrIwOQKXlud6b35_8i7Aiojo3wX/s4032/IMG_20230725_195829940.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpaTJ5uk3NT0e9uLmr6CCNN5aEveUVcJy7X4LGduYWqcdGJqjS1oBBGspPd2IGhJg4SIqMm8gKwKtMqssPe_Syv9oee6ewuXD_VAxWbuFRbInKUaQnQTKrq-VV1bdVgG1RhS2UotvkyeNq6ZBanS3uvceKjV_P9Nz6lrIwOQKXlud6b35_8i7Aiojo3wX/s320/IMG_20230725_195829940.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Japanese Eggplant</u>: Thin skinned, tender and few seeds. Subtle flavor.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Okra:</u> When we pay attention, we try to harvest tender pods.<u><br /></u></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Long Beans</u> : Similar in taste to green beans. Texture is more tender.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /><span><br /></span></u></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: melons,</span> summer squash, eggplant, okra, onions, basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, Armenian cucumbers, bell peppers, potatoes, beans , snow peas,
slicing tomatoes, San Marzano paste tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes. Ambrosia melons and watermelons.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jCtv1h1w4FvK-8cDevLe4cYXl0M5fREqg5z9jKxDM6NOihz84V288pUE2poX817-rvIioCipJDwdJsn8jdaJ-Q75m0HMp5IFCa0DDauVC8RG3dMA7wQDZBJipBD_zup_SW9Xg8U3lFs2bLeIzwDKPYT31ChaOv5HaYIvpy7swmaUTOkBGPEXMkLmMrG4/s4032/IMG_20230715_153328418.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jCtv1h1w4FvK-8cDevLe4cYXl0M5fREqg5z9jKxDM6NOihz84V288pUE2poX817-rvIioCipJDwdJsn8jdaJ-Q75m0HMp5IFCa0DDauVC8RG3dMA7wQDZBJipBD_zup_SW9Xg8U3lFs2bLeIzwDKPYT31ChaOv5HaYIvpy7swmaUTOkBGPEXMkLmMrG4/w150-h200/IMG_20230715_153328418.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><br /><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Sunnyslope Farm</u> </b>in
Granite Bay: Suncrest peaches: Yellow freestone peaches with red flesh, juicy and sweet. Great flavor.<br /></span><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJyLCMAs68Zehv2zhw9MtN4FqyEtD7alLzmNUh_rrD6r0CLu6kl-v7AylakECEQJ_EtmPrsZDaEniKVU0cKra4nG4cD7l53UmGYzByvMZ_xW7U5UJA00wxTlytHn2qNnizutgNO2yTek7cFoysAH4XzWlrdydgfv3FpjXdGQkSmmtwvCAs50KQXxKnqZj1/w200-h150/IMG_20230725_195429829(1).jpg" width="200" /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss Chard, Beets.</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey8htLngi-uTdTZTqqmPL-KIlFFkTgV_RyoItJWF8OBa9oibWiVchJrRc-ELiOtdkhteFqq8rgzpsYZHvx3wvnnFGkBM3-fmmX1tvsvJBPFsojT5lRnySGl9wOXAQ4OWGIRiPHIgWSw45kpSGJ8dG1wN2DttRok_0wi9AytkphloTvY_KrtvGDvhOPukj/s4032/IMG_20230730_110044427.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey8htLngi-uTdTZTqqmPL-KIlFFkTgV_RyoItJWF8OBa9oibWiVchJrRc-ELiOtdkhteFqq8rgzpsYZHvx3wvnnFGkBM3-fmmX1tvsvJBPFsojT5lRnySGl9wOXAQ4OWGIRiPHIgWSw45kpSGJ8dG1wN2DttRok_0wi9AytkphloTvY_KrtvGDvhOPukj/w150-h200/IMG_20230730_110044427.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An immature Red Kuri Squash<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-50763706146126005812023-07-26T09:47:00.000-07:002023-07-26T09:47:21.305-07:00SUNCREST PEACHES<p><span> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Often considered the best peach, Suncrest peaches have arrived. The Suncrest are coming from our neighbor, Sunnyslope Farm, in Granite Bay. This is a conventional farm. Its growing practices are like those of the produce you see at the super market except the peaches are left on the tree long enough to fully mature. Tree ripened fruit has the right texture and flavor. These Suncrest peaches are juicy and sweet. The flesh is soft to sturdy and has a give to it that releases the juice. The inside is streaked with red flesh.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We anticipate having Suncrest peaches for 7 to 10 days. Then the peach sales will once again be limited unless the neighbors find some hidden gems.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">WoodRose Country Garden is bringing us Ambrosia melons and yellow fleshed watermelons. Ambrosia melons look like a cantalope. They are sweet, tender and juicy.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Wild blackberries from our farm are still available. These are
small and mighty. Sweet, juicy, and flavorful. The temperature has
been so high that many of the blossoms are drying up before they can
form fruit. It may be a short season for blackberries this year. <br /></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bycpNFjC2ZNtO2gQHeJTInWcs_rmqBkeqCK4ymHx0NKTkAqOllY-QMQQPaaW3C1iU-0kFKxZuWL00B47gUV1uYfDD1m1bXj2MaVrM-EeVXQ3plfdfuRTbmzMyL7FXmfSF4kK7pwMEwI8exjA9BlhTyNm-URPNq7FYWMgpWsEJj6jne4iyudiniHykeYR/s4032/IMG_20230715_153213587.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bycpNFjC2ZNtO2gQHeJTInWcs_rmqBkeqCK4ymHx0NKTkAqOllY-QMQQPaaW3C1iU-0kFKxZuWL00B47gUV1uYfDD1m1bXj2MaVrM-EeVXQ3plfdfuRTbmzMyL7FXmfSF4kK7pwMEwI8exjA9BlhTyNm-URPNq7FYWMgpWsEJj6jne4iyudiniHykeYR/w240-h320/IMG_20230715_153213587.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxe_0ildZlgnHS5a5no23PjxKuuRrG84Yefak9pJeJ6cKDEivniDMEr01CO_1uvGx7hRy9xi3EXTAixanKo9AultFaZ00O29CDjPHeHUp__-iffwur1XQnNXUCsmic3dgRNojW9as8_mlpMa28y2qpvQgVu-WsX6q2S1S4bAInZiGFuHii9wB_ZqPgmf7a/s4032/IMG_20230725_195617318.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxe_0ildZlgnHS5a5no23PjxKuuRrG84Yefak9pJeJ6cKDEivniDMEr01CO_1uvGx7hRy9xi3EXTAixanKo9AultFaZ00O29CDjPHeHUp__-iffwur1XQnNXUCsmic3dgRNojW9as8_mlpMa28y2qpvQgVu-WsX6q2S1S4bAInZiGFuHii9wB_ZqPgmf7a/w320-h240/IMG_20230725_195617318.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored
in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool
at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6AVMLpNBQ02zzSwC69nuAjv_z_rOm2RhQrUkECGNyZPhfPmWBay3nMD48detE45KC1d0IAN6tOiCzSYndkVl-kUHY1dkcAVFAnHNpYxaAq1M42dDeiD9fDbSIcBBNfiSU7ML0elTcFytY1xIMZJuAyDdl_iaUPQRQJIF77hdmI6K0NyqEZ2tkh8TJNZ6/s4032/IMG_20230716_121607548.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6AVMLpNBQ02zzSwC69nuAjv_z_rOm2RhQrUkECGNyZPhfPmWBay3nMD48detE45KC1d0IAN6tOiCzSYndkVl-kUHY1dkcAVFAnHNpYxaAq1M42dDeiD9fDbSIcBBNfiSU7ML0elTcFytY1xIMZJuAyDdl_iaUPQRQJIF77hdmI6K0NyqEZ2tkh8TJNZ6/w200-h150/IMG_20230716_121607548.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Plums</u>: Limited supply. You may have to ask.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peaches</u>: Very limited supply. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Apples: Gravenstein</u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> are sweet tart with aromatic fragrance. Wonderful flavor and is often used for baking and sauces.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Wild Blackberries</u>: With the heat, these will have a short season. Flavorful, sweet, and juicy. <br /></span></p><span></span><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Valencia Oranges:</u> Juicy, sweet with some tartness. These are juicing oranges and also good for eating fresh <br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Sweet, tart, and flavorful with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Figs:</u> Gone for now. Waiting for the next crop, probably in August. <u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/s4032/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/w240-h320/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Tomatoes:</u> Slicing, salad, colorful, and cherry tomatoes<u> <br /></u></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Summer Squash</u>: zucchini and yellow squash</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Cucumbers</u>: Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpaTJ5uk3NT0e9uLmr6CCNN5aEveUVcJy7X4LGduYWqcdGJqjS1oBBGspPd2IGhJg4SIqMm8gKwKtMqssPe_Syv9oee6ewuXD_VAxWbuFRbInKUaQnQTKrq-VV1bdVgG1RhS2UotvkyeNq6ZBanS3uvceKjV_P9Nz6lrIwOQKXlud6b35_8i7Aiojo3wX/s4032/IMG_20230725_195829940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpaTJ5uk3NT0e9uLmr6CCNN5aEveUVcJy7X4LGduYWqcdGJqjS1oBBGspPd2IGhJg4SIqMm8gKwKtMqssPe_Syv9oee6ewuXD_VAxWbuFRbInKUaQnQTKrq-VV1bdVgG1RhS2UotvkyeNq6ZBanS3uvceKjV_P9Nz6lrIwOQKXlud6b35_8i7Aiojo3wX/s320/IMG_20230725_195829940.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Japanese Eggplant</u>: Thin skinned, tender and few seeds. Subtle flavor.<br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Okra</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Long Beans </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /><span><br /></span></u></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: melons,</span> summer squash, eggplant, okra, onions, basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, Armenian cucumbers, bell peppers, potatoes, beans , snow peas,
tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Limited supply of nectarines.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jCtv1h1w4FvK-8cDevLe4cYXl0M5fREqg5z9jKxDM6NOihz84V288pUE2poX817-rvIioCipJDwdJsn8jdaJ-Q75m0HMp5IFCa0DDauVC8RG3dMA7wQDZBJipBD_zup_SW9Xg8U3lFs2bLeIzwDKPYT31ChaOv5HaYIvpy7swmaUTOkBGPEXMkLmMrG4/s4032/IMG_20230715_153328418.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jCtv1h1w4FvK-8cDevLe4cYXl0M5fREqg5z9jKxDM6NOihz84V288pUE2poX817-rvIioCipJDwdJsn8jdaJ-Q75m0HMp5IFCa0DDauVC8RG3dMA7wQDZBJipBD_zup_SW9Xg8U3lFs2bLeIzwDKPYT31ChaOv5HaYIvpy7swmaUTOkBGPEXMkLmMrG4/w150-h200/IMG_20230715_153328418.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzjzEDVGpKP145qxTMQ64v6tM-nfP-EKtI0MhYeEvI5WSlLxU-6EC7yIGk2m554g9CzVaHfMq5kj2D9uea7_ai8owIueV6QEizEtNdoBYHd0AK66h8QQPURUJN7DEhKHkZK34nykjTlCUEhYvHQgOxAQf5E8lhBbYnulaThJZAZrVIb1EsprWs3CzEMOw/s4032/IMG_20230709_163109873.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzjzEDVGpKP145qxTMQ64v6tM-nfP-EKtI0MhYeEvI5WSlLxU-6EC7yIGk2m554g9CzVaHfMq5kj2D9uea7_ai8owIueV6QEizEtNdoBYHd0AK66h8QQPURUJN7DEhKHkZK34nykjTlCUEhYvHQgOxAQf5E8lhBbYnulaThJZAZrVIb1EsprWs3CzEMOw/w150-h200/IMG_20230709_163109873.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double Delight Nectarine<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Sunnyslope Farm</u> </b>in
Granite Bay: Suncrest peaches: Yellow freestone peaches with red flesh, juicy and sweet. Great flavor.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss Chard, Beets.</span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbPXUEE3lInT-_qwyUp-0Sb07Xum6lXZcKyWfMB_Yn4lDrRX5I3p14QO1T9kYxsKO2qZcJ7kvzrfCcUV9PUdJzqcPh2euvTQDgeRIX4i2aFAv96Y4jQKoIJ9rvOwn39e4jIXJhwqC-GCEEDXCU2kW2qar6e8WVrW5Qa5dEerZP3HabkPqTVYkYILkfT98/s4032/IMG_20230725_195429829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbPXUEE3lInT-_qwyUp-0Sb07Xum6lXZcKyWfMB_Yn4lDrRX5I3p14QO1T9kYxsKO2qZcJ7kvzrfCcUV9PUdJzqcPh2euvTQDgeRIX4i2aFAv96Y4jQKoIJ9rvOwn39e4jIXJhwqC-GCEEDXCU2kW2qar6e8WVrW5Qa5dEerZP3HabkPqTVYkYILkfT98/s320/IMG_20230725_195429829.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suncrest peaches<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrg-jIDSRSHFFrfILewrJeU9Y_VLhayMcoHCb4YjGVKALM9r442xs69375zEryP6xJNg5jjLQfDvlTfgWcRGb5Qss3RT6xXT4ialSFo4hXzhpvoBf1HebGGXUdXm-S-IncAn-U_V8Fcpd8ap_F5p8jyLSkOEs6xE3kX3RjlmrOY_VEpmCohhAc79PX3MJ/s4032/IMG_20230725_195837605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfrg-jIDSRSHFFrfILewrJeU9Y_VLhayMcoHCb4YjGVKALM9r442xs69375zEryP6xJNg5jjLQfDvlTfgWcRGb5Qss3RT6xXT4ialSFo4hXzhpvoBf1HebGGXUdXm-S-IncAn-U_V8Fcpd8ap_F5p8jyLSkOEs6xE3kX3RjlmrOY_VEpmCohhAc79PX3MJ/s320/IMG_20230725_195837605.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Long beans<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-40957521540053192342023-07-18T10:19:00.000-07:002023-07-18T10:19:56.077-07:00TOMATOES AND MELONS<p><span style="font-size: medium;">For eons we have enjoyed a climate conducive to growing food. Now we deal with extremes of wind and rain in the off season and extremely hot summers. Plants are struggling, food is more challenging to produce. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Tomatoes are starting to come into the farm stand. We are getting slicing, heirloom, and paste tomatoes from WoodRose Country Gardens. These are vine ripened juicy tomatoes. There are also sweet Sungold, Sweet 100's, and yellow pear cherry tomatoes.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">WoodRose is also bringing us melons. Ambrosia look like cantaloupe with sweet, tender, pale orange flesh. They have a wonderful melon flavor. There are also a few watermelons.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The peach crop continues to be small and sporadic. Quickly, Gene Elberta, Delight, and Suncrest will be finished. We are also getting a few white peaches: Sugar Lady and Silver Logan.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For the moment, we have Double Delight nectarines from WoodRose. Very sweet and juicy.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Although the fruit crop is diminished, the vegetable gardens are producing. They are struggling with the heat but continuing to produce. We have a good supply of green and yellow summer squash. and a good supply of Japaneses cucumbers and Armenian cucumbers. The Japanese eggplants are also starting to produce.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It may seem early, but we are starting to harvest Gravenstein apples. These apples are sweet tart with aromatic fragrance. Wonderful flavor and is often used for baking and sauces. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">For the moment, we are getting wild blackberries from our farm. These are small and mighty. Sweet, juicy, and flavorful. The temperature has been so high that many of the blossoms are drying up before they can form fruit. It may be a short season for blackberries this year. <br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bycpNFjC2ZNtO2gQHeJTInWcs_rmqBkeqCK4ymHx0NKTkAqOllY-QMQQPaaW3C1iU-0kFKxZuWL00B47gUV1uYfDD1m1bXj2MaVrM-EeVXQ3plfdfuRTbmzMyL7FXmfSF4kK7pwMEwI8exjA9BlhTyNm-URPNq7FYWMgpWsEJj6jne4iyudiniHykeYR/s4032/IMG_20230715_153213587.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bycpNFjC2ZNtO2gQHeJTInWcs_rmqBkeqCK4ymHx0NKTkAqOllY-QMQQPaaW3C1iU-0kFKxZuWL00B47gUV1uYfDD1m1bXj2MaVrM-EeVXQ3plfdfuRTbmzMyL7FXmfSF4kK7pwMEwI8exjA9BlhTyNm-URPNq7FYWMgpWsEJj6jne4iyudiniHykeYR/w150-h200/IMG_20230715_153213587.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored
in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool
at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6AVMLpNBQ02zzSwC69nuAjv_z_rOm2RhQrUkECGNyZPhfPmWBay3nMD48detE45KC1d0IAN6tOiCzSYndkVl-kUHY1dkcAVFAnHNpYxaAq1M42dDeiD9fDbSIcBBNfiSU7ML0elTcFytY1xIMZJuAyDdl_iaUPQRQJIF77hdmI6K0NyqEZ2tkh8TJNZ6/s4032/IMG_20230716_121607548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6AVMLpNBQ02zzSwC69nuAjv_z_rOm2RhQrUkECGNyZPhfPmWBay3nMD48detE45KC1d0IAN6tOiCzSYndkVl-kUHY1dkcAVFAnHNpYxaAq1M42dDeiD9fDbSIcBBNfiSU7ML0elTcFytY1xIMZJuAyDdl_iaUPQRQJIF77hdmI6K0NyqEZ2tkh8TJNZ6/w200-h150/IMG_20230716_121607548.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Plums</u>: Limited supply. You may have to ask.<br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peaches</u>: Very limited supply. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Apples: Gravenstein</u></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> are sweet tart with aromatic fragrance. Wonderful flavor and is often used for baking and sauces.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Wild Blackberries</u>: With the heat, these will have a short season. Flavorful, sweet, and juicy. <br /></span></p><span></span><p></p><p></p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Valencia Oranges:</u> Juicy, sweet with some tartness. These are juicing oranges and also good for eating fresh <br /></span></span><p></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Sweet, tart, and flavorful with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Figs:</u> Gone for now. Waiting for the next crop, probably in August. <u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqfp58FyMUq-YXI1ZLeMGwcjfXgjyEtvie2E8lgDaj3RZWcChRnma1nBE2J7CfISPxn0i2rw_1Ji3kplT3t9QWN9mkEKr3VbOLrpv47FLFb4tKtB_82I9nQuKg6-cpgi8-H3uD45Gu4lT5mttIqzAg14Rh7aILwCxB2TaFVFi-oqJqKPoCg0Bo2ALLAC6/s4032/IMG_20230710_081641407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqfp58FyMUq-YXI1ZLeMGwcjfXgjyEtvie2E8lgDaj3RZWcChRnma1nBE2J7CfISPxn0i2rw_1Ji3kplT3t9QWN9mkEKr3VbOLrpv47FLFb4tKtB_82I9nQuKg6-cpgi8-H3uD45Gu4lT5mttIqzAg14Rh7aILwCxB2TaFVFi-oqJqKPoCg0Bo2ALLAC6/w320-h240/IMG_20230710_081641407.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bread and Butter pickles from Japanese cucumbers<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/s4032/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/w150-h200/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Summer Squash</u>: zucchini and yellow squash</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Cucumbers</u>: Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. Armenian cucumbers are firm, and crisp.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>: Thin skinned, tender and few seeds. Subtle flavor.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><br /></span></u></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: </span> summer squash, eggplant, okra, onions, basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, Armenian cucumbers, bell peppers, potatoes, beans , snow peas,
tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Limited supply of nectarines.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jCtv1h1w4FvK-8cDevLe4cYXl0M5fREqg5z9jKxDM6NOihz84V288pUE2poX817-rvIioCipJDwdJsn8jdaJ-Q75m0HMp5IFCa0DDauVC8RG3dMA7wQDZBJipBD_zup_SW9Xg8U3lFs2bLeIzwDKPYT31ChaOv5HaYIvpy7swmaUTOkBGPEXMkLmMrG4/s4032/IMG_20230715_153328418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0jCtv1h1w4FvK-8cDevLe4cYXl0M5fREqg5z9jKxDM6NOihz84V288pUE2poX817-rvIioCipJDwdJsn8jdaJ-Q75m0HMp5IFCa0DDauVC8RG3dMA7wQDZBJipBD_zup_SW9Xg8U3lFs2bLeIzwDKPYT31ChaOv5HaYIvpy7swmaUTOkBGPEXMkLmMrG4/w150-h200/IMG_20230715_153328418.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzjzEDVGpKP145qxTMQ64v6tM-nfP-EKtI0MhYeEvI5WSlLxU-6EC7yIGk2m554g9CzVaHfMq5kj2D9uea7_ai8owIueV6QEizEtNdoBYHd0AK66h8QQPURUJN7DEhKHkZK34nykjTlCUEhYvHQgOxAQf5E8lhBbYnulaThJZAZrVIb1EsprWs3CzEMOw/s4032/IMG_20230709_163109873.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzjzEDVGpKP145qxTMQ64v6tM-nfP-EKtI0MhYeEvI5WSlLxU-6EC7yIGk2m554g9CzVaHfMq5kj2D9uea7_ai8owIueV6QEizEtNdoBYHd0AK66h8QQPURUJN7DEhKHkZK34nykjTlCUEhYvHQgOxAQf5E8lhBbYnulaThJZAZrVIb1EsprWs3CzEMOw/w150-h200/IMG_20230709_163109873.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double Delight Nectarine<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sunnyslope Farm </b>in
Granite Bay: Japanese Ume plums: These small very tart apricots are
pickled for Japanese cuisine. They are commonly pickled in salt,
sugar, honey, or alcohol. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss Chard, Beets.<br /></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"></span>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-5488592033255551462023-07-09T07:21:00.079-07:002023-07-10T07:36:41.124-07:00NOW YOU SEE THEM, NOW YOU DON'T<p><span style="font-size: large;">Peaches are playing an elusive game this year. Yesterday we had peaches. Now the supply is diminished to very few, again. Red Haven and Regina made very short appearances. We are selling Frost peaches now. This variety was selected for its resistance to peach leaf curl. While it is not as rosy colored as most of our peaches, it is still juicy and sweet. Problem is, I find it more enjoyable when it has a green cast to it. So it looks like it is not ready, but that is the best time to eat it.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">We are getting some help in the peach department from our neighbor, Sunnyslope Farm and our other neighbor, WoodRose Country Garden.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Plums are also giving us a small crop. Santa Rosa plums are in short supply and may be gone by the end of this week. Now and then we get a handful of Tulare Giant, Duarte, or Eldorado plums to add to our table. Sad to say, just not much stone fruit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Amazingly, citrus are still hanging on the trees. Lemons are big and beautiful, Valencia oranges are sweet and juicy. And there is still a supply of yellow grapefruit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Now is the time to eat your vegetables. The green and yellow squash are fresh and tender. The supply of Japanese cucumbers is not always predictable since they are in such high demand. We are getting small Japanese eggplants that are thin skinned and tender. Few seeds to contend with!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">WoodRose Country Garden and Kijani Farm are adding to our vegetable offerings. A few real tomatoes have gone home with a few lucky customers. More to come.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Our supply of hoshigaki is getting very low. At this time of year we warn people to keep their hoshigaki cold and out of the sun. If you don't see hoshigaki on display in the farm stand, please ask. It is chilling in the frig. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Don't forget the figs. The Breba crop will not last very long. The next crop won't start till next month. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51-KoCovhv27geLhRWtPUafvdQ2PaqGq93LLRFgw8S5AXMxiTgGmlEAyIFPuk3Qsgj2HK-ERUpJ0gbMNqmFfA7Pzql1J1I7qZm4lG9WWXl5vITL475ZHgpw_rJLteM8sE7Y0__EkJi4imdbuA01879X-g6ciq6wqRav3WztuEZUadgLAjSTRmbe4-GTGj/s4032/IMG_20230709_163525972.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg51-KoCovhv27geLhRWtPUafvdQ2PaqGq93LLRFgw8S5AXMxiTgGmlEAyIFPuk3Qsgj2HK-ERUpJ0gbMNqmFfA7Pzql1J1I7qZm4lG9WWXl5vITL475ZHgpw_rJLteM8sE7Y0__EkJi4imdbuA01879X-g6ciq6wqRav3WztuEZUadgLAjSTRmbe4-GTGj/w240-h320/IMG_20230709_163525972.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored
in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool
at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand. </span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Plums</u>:
Santa Rosa: Heirloom variety. Sweet tart and extremely flavorful and
fragrant. This variety has stood the test of time and is very popular
for good reasons. <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peaches</u>: Very limited supply. </span></span></p><span></span><p></p><p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixf25gVQgzcy9MKHjfXUzP-gDHX8J-hTFt35cV02knDFj4PujPq2ClJMkm3-5wM_F1-OOKqG_-0gzFE2WIKuUSJPGEOAI8NKp5fjQkoAWZoJ0MYj34xz8DnjNnFyKja8aekbFTbZbmwxQXFKvzPQznxKxAhe3cKZOCMBhTfDozPEo3Bj8f451MVgaKaeOL/s3629/IMG_20230709_162802847.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3629" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixf25gVQgzcy9MKHjfXUzP-gDHX8J-hTFt35cV02knDFj4PujPq2ClJMkm3-5wM_F1-OOKqG_-0gzFE2WIKuUSJPGEOAI8NKp5fjQkoAWZoJ0MYj34xz8DnjNnFyKja8aekbFTbZbmwxQXFKvzPQznxKxAhe3cKZOCMBhTfDozPEo3Bj8f451MVgaKaeOL/w267-h320/IMG_20230709_162802847.jpg" width="267" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frost peaches are best when a little green.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Valencia Oranges:</u> Juicy, sweet with some tartness. These are juicing oranges and also good for eating fresh <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Sweet, tart, and flavorful with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Figs:</u> Panache, Black Mission. Limited supply <u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/s4032/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8O2TqhCX-jWhIAW8vvUjJsF-jjHu2eBv8xbizEWwlIWhVJEHo58tvClsDrsw3m_hf_lRLKK5LqJhwSkyIZleiY5Lhc_H_BHvZOpx_PA9iZpP_7P5FRE4yU0wAH19IoXLI_BL2fEhcmYG32yO7CfVWm2JZIA8mlEShIhCBp2abkFEc-Dxh2X-uC-xlmYrc/w150-h200/IMG_20230709_162734135.jpg" width="150" /></a></div></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Summer Squash</u>: zucchini and yellow squash</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Cucumbers</u>: Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Japanese Eggplant</u>: Thin skinned, tender and few seeds. Subtle flavor.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /><br /><br /><br /><span><br /></span></u></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>WoodRose Country Garden</u> </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: </span>lettuce, summer squash, onions, basil, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, bell peppers, potatoes, beans, carrots, snow peas,
and cherry tomatoes. Limited supply of tomatoes, nectarines, and Kim Alberta peaches.</span><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzjzEDVGpKP145qxTMQ64v6tM-nfP-EKtI0MhYeEvI5WSlLxU-6EC7yIGk2m554g9CzVaHfMq5kj2D9uea7_ai8owIueV6QEizEtNdoBYHd0AK66h8QQPURUJN7DEhKHkZK34nykjTlCUEhYvHQgOxAQf5E8lhBbYnulaThJZAZrVIb1EsprWs3CzEMOw/s4032/IMG_20230709_163109873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTzjzEDVGpKP145qxTMQ64v6tM-nfP-EKtI0MhYeEvI5WSlLxU-6EC7yIGk2m554g9CzVaHfMq5kj2D9uea7_ai8owIueV6QEizEtNdoBYHd0AK66h8QQPURUJN7DEhKHkZK34nykjTlCUEhYvHQgOxAQf5E8lhBbYnulaThJZAZrVIb1EsprWs3CzEMOw/w240-h320/IMG_20230709_163109873.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Double Delight Nectarine<br /></td></tr></tbody></table></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>Top O' the Hill Apiary</u></b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b><u>La Bella Vito Farm</u></b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sunnyslope Farm </b>in
Granite Bay: Japanese Ume plums: These small very tart apricots are
pickled for Japanese cuisine. They are commonly pickled in salt,
sugar, honey, or alcohol. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Sunnyslope Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay: June Pride are yellow fleshed, freestone peaches. Limited supply.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss Chard, Beets.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Lupi Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, no spray. Black Mission figs<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><br /></span></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-32341932215234372042023-06-29T09:23:00.002-07:002023-07-04T09:20:13.642-07:00WAITING FOR PEACHES<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">Still waiting for peaches. There are green peaches on the trees. Just waiting for the right time to ripen. We love the cooler weather we have been getting but it has not signaled the summer fruits to ripen. Maturity is delayed about 2 weeks. Production is about 10% of normal due to the wet blossom season we had. Unfortunately we had to limit customers to 2 or 3 early peaches π’. In the next week we will be starting Flavorcrest, Regina and Red Haven varieties. Again, not a big crop but hopefully enough to increase the limit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Santa Rosa plums have started to show good color. Their fragrance is beginning to fill the farm stand. This is one of the all time favorite plums. It is full of flavor and fragrance. It has just the right balance of sweet and tart to excite the palate. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The loquat harvest is in full swing. Loquat are small yellow tropical fruit with a downy skin. The flesh between the skin and large seed is sweet, juicy and fleshy. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">A little surprise. The worker brought in Brown Turkey figs! I'm glad he found them before the birds did. It's time for the fig breba crop, so these are large. I'm hoping the Black Mission and Penache will soon follow.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are still boxes of conventionally grown ume in storage. I am trying my hand at ume syrup this year. My brother is getting more confident pickling umeboshi. This year he is making his first attempt at making umeshu. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Vegetables are happy. We are currently harvesting armloads of zucchini and yellow squash. They are so fresh, tender and easy to cook. Japanese cucumbers are also coming into the farm stand. As good as ever with their thin skin, crispness, sweet taste and seedless flesh. Time to dig out the Soy sauce sesame dressing recipe. Every other day I look forward to picking a few deep orange sungold cherry tomatoes. Each time I get a little more than the last picking. Standard tomatoes are on the vines but still green. Their time will come. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Helping us out are WoodRose Country Garden and Kijani Farm. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">WoodRose brings us lettuce, beans, peppers, carrots,onions, snow peas, summer squash, cherry tomatoes, basil, and herbs. Standard tomatoes are starting to color. We have been enjoying cherries from WoodRose and also small ornamental plums. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Kijani Farm is bringing us 2 varieties of kale and red chard.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Sadly we announce the last delivery of honey from Top O' The Hill Apiary. Health issues are causing George to shut down his bee operation. He has cared for bees for many years and is a wealth of knowledge on beekeeping and bee products. He is a living treasure.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Many of you pursued us during the spring road construction project. Thank you for your fortitude. It has been quiet on Eureka for a week. I think the construction is finished for now. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">HOURS: <br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>:
These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they
dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are
soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon
sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored
in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool
at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Loquat: Small orange tropical fruit. sweet and fleshy. Contains a large seed. </span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegYEMsXKnJNelwHjwHNwlOzQCpYmMOIua3KzrOcuzvhnHK6fygnVeItJBQKudQIkdnPLNn8SnFOkqMO-2klqspi_IPYvxk22kmO5dTJRtnq1Wc5FriqkoZwMce8ginkepzRN2tsBzPFWrr7lYmlTHzADHyd-WhHLVIo0LqmJjHWgAOHhet07qYdI-eV8g/s4032/IMG_20230628_115353414.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiegYEMsXKnJNelwHjwHNwlOzQCpYmMOIua3KzrOcuzvhnHK6fygnVeItJBQKudQIkdnPLNn8SnFOkqMO-2klqspi_IPYvxk22kmO5dTJRtnq1Wc5FriqkoZwMce8ginkepzRN2tsBzPFWrr7lYmlTHzADHyd-WhHLVIo0LqmJjHWgAOHhet07qYdI-eV8g/w150-h200/IMG_20230628_115353414.jpg" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lemons and Santa Rosa plums<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Plums</u>: Santa Rosa: Heirloom variety. Sweet tart and extremely flavorful and fragrant. This variety has stood the test of time and is very popular for good reasons. <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peaches</u>: Very limited supply. </span></span></p><span></span><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Valencia Oranges:</u> Juicy, sweet with some tartness. These are juicing oranges and also good for eating fresh <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Flavorful and juicy. Sweet tart with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Figs:</u> Brown Turkey, Black Mission. Limited supply <u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span> </span></span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKl1EleLxZ1HizbZ-OKjNhGi6fR2L4qS75pJqHBCysjV6c9qXga4SYCVH0ItV6BF2WT8HBGpfqIFZvIqUa2ZRrRb4y_8UaIV4jwGbs3N15p7Y32BnRX2aSVCaNu9o2ex_majcjuzZaQQEQES2b99gwJPvKcZH0WQSl4yJdbGlKWGLCnwKa89Qus9NHb--/s4032/IMG_20230622_160015652.jpg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdKl1EleLxZ1HizbZ-OKjNhGi6fR2L4qS75pJqHBCysjV6c9qXga4SYCVH0ItV6BF2WT8HBGpfqIFZvIqUa2ZRrRb4y_8UaIV4jwGbs3N15p7Y32BnRX2aSVCaNu9o2ex_majcjuzZaQQEQES2b99gwJPvKcZH0WQSl4yJdbGlKWGLCnwKa89Qus9NHb--/s320/IMG_20230622_160015652.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look what's blooming. Chestnuts.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Summer Squash</u>: zucchini and yellow squash</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Cucumbers</u>: Japanese cucumbers are thin skinned, crisp, seedless and sweet. <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><span><br /></span></u></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">WoodRose Country Garden </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: </span>lettuce, spinach, summer squash, onions, basil, Italian parsley, rosemary, oregano, thyme, fresh garlic, bell peppers, beans. carrots, snow peas, and cherry tomatoes.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQsdnOHAywfOdFE0azgfDHX6mzbnXH6TwsKgBhuO64u4pX4APO9TwB_oQmWovw1htfB464M8EsxJFdttuIchx_QSR7nYbm0RO0NvwDcCbfjn56WMwUTk2gnwjqIojompuA8QbR1P2nDdU4kZZYHcXIJ9K5aOwLWII88hfdYh4Y1j0BC3qkkymH2o9xrz2/s4032/IMG_20230628_114258674.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUQsdnOHAywfOdFE0azgfDHX6mzbnXH6TwsKgBhuO64u4pX4APO9TwB_oQmWovw1htfB464M8EsxJFdttuIchx_QSR7nYbm0RO0NvwDcCbfjn56WMwUTk2gnwjqIojompuA8QbR1P2nDdU4kZZYHcXIJ9K5aOwLWII88hfdYh4Y1j0BC3qkkymH2o9xrz2/s320/IMG_20230628_114258674.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b>Top O' the Hill Apiary</b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b>La Bella Vito Farm</b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sunnyslope Farm </b>in
Granite Bay: Japanese Ume plums: These small very tart apricots are
pickled for Japanese cuisine. They are commonly pickled in salt,
sugar, honey, or alcohol.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red Russian Kale, Dino Kale, Swiss Chard<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sunnyslope Farm</b> Eventually they will bring us some peaches. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Lupi Farm</b> in Granite Bay, no spray. Black Mission figs<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-4369699771499689982023-05-27T10:24:00.066-07:002023-06-09T08:49:02.795-07:00RETURN TO REGULAR HOURS<p> <span style="font-size: medium;">It has not happened for a few years. The timing was just right. We actually have a few cherries to offer some lucky customers. Although we are delighted to have cherries from our orchard we recognize this as a bright beginning of a new summer season that will be less productive than usual. Seems that all that rain we are so thankful for, did not allow the peaches, plums, apricots, or nectarines get a chance to pollinate. Their production will be very limited this year. π’</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">The gardens are mostly planted. Tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, beans, eggplant, peppers and okra are starting to grow. I am battling bugs in my cucumber, long bean, and okra rows. I've had to reseed and try to get past the tender stage. Meanwhile the weeds don't seem to have any trouble with bugs. Weeding keeps me busy in addition to trying to trap a hungry gopher. The tomato vines are quickly filling their cages and I am starting to harvest squash.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">WoodRose Country Garden made their first delivery this week. They offer lettuce, spinach, spring onions, fresh garlic, and several herbs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We are about finished harvesting ume, Japanese sour plums. There is one old tree with small fruit left to pick. We are also getting ume from the neighbor. Red shiso, often used in ume processing, is available as plants at the farm stand. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>WEEKDAY ROAD CONSTRUCTION: </b></span><span style="font-size: medium;">The water line is being replaced on Eureka Road in front of the orchard. Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, you may have to enter Eureka Road past the barricade at either Barton Road or Auburn Folsom Road depending on where the crew is working on that day. Please drive carefully.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Please note that we have now returned to regular season hours:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tues through Sat 10:00 am to 6 pm </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sunday 11:00am to 5:00 pm</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS </span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><b>Hoshigaki</b></u>: These are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massaged while they dried over a period of four to eight weeks. Some are firm, others are soft and moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon sugar. No sugar added and no preservatives used. They should be stored in the freezer if not consumed within a day and definitely kept cool at all times. You may purchase these at our farm stand or order them using our <a href="http://otoworchard.com/order-form-2022.pdf">mail order</a></span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://otoworchard.com/order-form-2022.pdf"> form</a>.</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXuumEwMwRJn2y2lKBCY-SAd-wNi28pE6TPocsmi-v6IHSZQAkzU2jxJWZq9WAcv236YcngYJpiVtI8K0wSpT0yJdbzxwR-5efCB65DjUrODyQhSfy7TIH-oy0Us1YyzwDrn_DLTfEvm_WeyvEbhBcYRoVC8vYUpP9sFrLEC3pz3ysLhc04dN-K_sNrA/s4032/IMG_20230525_175950612.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXuumEwMwRJn2y2lKBCY-SAd-wNi28pE6TPocsmi-v6IHSZQAkzU2jxJWZq9WAcv236YcngYJpiVtI8K0wSpT0yJdbzxwR-5efCB65DjUrODyQhSfy7TIH-oy0Us1YyzwDrn_DLTfEvm_WeyvEbhBcYRoVC8vYUpP9sFrLEC3pz3ysLhc04dN-K_sNrA/s320/IMG_20230525_175950612.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Cherries</u>: Very limited supply. </span></span></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Peaches</u>: Very limited supply. <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Valencia Oranges:</u> Juicy, sweet with some tartness. These are juicing oranges and also good for eating fresh <br /></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Flavorful and juicy. Sweet tart with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><span><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.<u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span><span> <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Summer Squash</u>: zucchini and yellow squash</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> <u>Plants:</u> We have a few plants available. Red tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, paste tomatoes, shiso, flowering quince and California Fuchsia.</span><span><br /></span></span></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><br /></span></span></u></p><p><u><span><span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Here is what we have from other producers:</span></b></span></span></u></p><p><span><span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">WoodRose Country Garden </span></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>in Granite Bay, organic practices: </span>lettuce, spinach, spring onions, basil, Italian parsley, cilantro, rosemary, oregano, thyme and fresh garlic.</span><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b>Top O' the Hill Apiary</b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgta8q2qUi7OqjI0Jr5FtwAG3jhZtHP-GBuF842w5QNgbE6GhGt2i8Mgf8e0VG_FmzRXyDNdy1aiPQWOd3Dy89tnOhVvKYKzxwBvcXNlGgZPq2-xR1Qoyzm8UkqnZY-TygfVoKNQSzzmBckszPyN8N6coM8Smu7_rxgcXr6w0X-VtBpl5lrnpi478AaLg/s4032/IMG_20230525_191224920.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgta8q2qUi7OqjI0Jr5FtwAG3jhZtHP-GBuF842w5QNgbE6GhGt2i8Mgf8e0VG_FmzRXyDNdy1aiPQWOd3Dy89tnOhVvKYKzxwBvcXNlGgZPq2-xR1Qoyzm8UkqnZY-TygfVoKNQSzzmBckszPyN8N6coM8Smu7_rxgcXr6w0X-VtBpl5lrnpi478AaLg/w240-h320/IMG_20230525_191224920.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><b>La Bella Vito Farm</b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Stoney Point Orchard </b>in Loomis, certified organic:</span> pink grapefruit.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Sunnyslope Farm </b>in Granite Bay: Japanese Ume plums: These small very tart apricots are pickled for Japanese cuisine. They are commonly pickled in salt, sugar, honey, or alcohol.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><u>Kijani Farm</u></b> in Granite Bay, organic practices: Red beets, Red Russian Kale.</span><br /></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017365896640808324.post-85662587452932593772023-05-02T10:07:00.000-07:002023-05-02T10:07:07.619-07:00LIMITED PRODUCE OFERINGS<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span> Since there is not much variety to offer at this time, we are continuing slow season hours.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>Slowly, the plants in the hot house are leaving to get used to being outside day and night (hardening off). We need to do this before planting them in the ground. Most of the tomatoes are in the garden. We have a few extra tomato plants that we are selling at the farm stand. Peppers and eggplants may be available later. With the warm weather we are now starting to direct seed cucumber, squash and beans in the ground. While I patiently wait for the seeds to germinate, the weeds make sure I have enough to do.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span> </span>Apple and pears are about finished blooming. Now citrus are blooming. Visitors to the farm stand notice their fragrance fills the air.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span>The grass in the orchard grew very quickly once we got a warm sunny week. Tosh is busy going up and down the rows mowing the grass with the tractor. This is a job he enjoys.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The
Farm Stand is now on modified winter hours. Short hours on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday. Regular hours on Friday, Saturday and
Sunday. Please call to arrange for other options (916) 300-0720. We hope to go back to our regular hours by the end of May. At that time, there may be some loquat and ume. The vegetable farmer may even surprise us.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">HEADS
UP: There is a sign at Eureka and Barton Road. "CLOSED FOR ROAD
CONSTRUCTION. 2/13 TO 4/28". I believe it is a water project. At the
present time you are allowed to get to our driveway from Barton Road
onto Eureka. Just tell the person directing traffic that you are
going to the farm.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p> <span style="font-size: large;">SLOW SEASON HOURS</span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">TUES, WED, TH: 11:30 TO 1:30</span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: large;"> FRI, SAT: 10:0 TO 6:00</span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"> SUN: 11:00 TO 5:00</span></p><span style="font-size: large;">CLOSED ON MONDAYS</span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Here is what we have at the Farm Stand from Otow Orchard</b></span></span></u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>:</span></span></p><p></p><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Hoshigaki</u></span></b>: <span style="font-size: medium;">These
are whole dried persimmons. They were hand massages while they dried
over a period of four to 8 weeks. Some are firm, others are soft and
moist. All are coated with naturally formed white persimmon sugar. No
sugar added and no preservatives used. You may purchase these at our
farm stand or order them using our <a href="http://otoworchard.com/order-form-2022.pdf">mail order form</a>..</span><br /><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></span></span><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Yellow Grapefruit</u>: Flavorful and juicy. Sweet tart with a wonderfully bitter background.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Eureka Lemons:</u> These are the tart lemons. Great for lemonade or Lemon Meringue Pie.<u><br /></u></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Honey</u> π― from bees π at Otow Orchard.
Bee pollen from bees π at Otow Orchard.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span> <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>β Calendula Salve</u> and Lip Balm </span></span></p><p></p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><u>Dehydrated</u> grapefruit and lemons<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoY7wafn79cXy_1nKPJ_G-6BamZn48T3RzAwl4snyqTOzKGDhi5RmCHXzvDtlXBGDvFH3qMn82_gms4WzvB_7fbozGzye2SBPgONzjiiD2kvFNtNY4LkMFr47ikqoNKQJ_0A1Pwyrj13LNgaPOouq7ElKzkVhzZ91GvX0BpKojHopgln21ghotrswZkg/s4032/IMG_20230418_173113299.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoY7wafn79cXy_1nKPJ_G-6BamZn48T3RzAwl4snyqTOzKGDhi5RmCHXzvDtlXBGDvFH3qMn82_gms4WzvB_7fbozGzye2SBPgONzjiiD2kvFNtNY4LkMFr47ikqoNKQJ_0A1Pwyrj13LNgaPOouq7ElKzkVhzZ91GvX0BpKojHopgln21ghotrswZkg/s320/IMG_20230418_173113299.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">APPLES IN BLOOM<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2iVtiRGs23vFPkAUqtqtUbnr_RTBO3TcqyncAgJlyuhwYPL2RoOlM0n6ke15TRDWL3aFRyJ8LZaj54FLhp1o9b465s5W-GI8SfTa7hzXxIV8jCPa6j7QE3811-vu9sn4XFZ_HTdZhH9_sIjo0Q1WwP5Yva9kXsaZeWW4CWZOctDqhUdfqJDhirdthQ/s4032/IMG_20230428_124404546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2iVtiRGs23vFPkAUqtqtUbnr_RTBO3TcqyncAgJlyuhwYPL2RoOlM0n6ke15TRDWL3aFRyJ8LZaj54FLhp1o9b465s5W-GI8SfTa7hzXxIV8jCPa6j7QE3811-vu9sn4XFZ_HTdZhH9_sIjo0Q1WwP5Yva9kXsaZeWW4CWZOctDqhUdfqJDhirdthQ/s320/IMG_20230428_124404546.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">ORANGE TREE IN BLOOM<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span></p><p></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b> </b></span></span></u></p><p><u><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Here is what we have from other producers:</b></span></span></u></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>Top O' the Hill Apiary</b> in Granite Bay: Honey</span><span><span>π―</span>. Top of the Hill Apiary also has bees wax π. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><b>La Bella Vito Farm</b> in Loomis is bringing us freshπ₯ eggs from pastured ππchickens.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span></span></span></p><p><b>Lupi Farm </b>in
Granite Bay (no spray): Meyer Lemons: These are fragrant and tasty
lemons. They are a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. They
are favored because they are lower in acidity and sweeter than the
regular lemon.</p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Stoney Point Orchard </b>in Loomis, certified organic:</span> pink graprfruit and navel oranges.<br /></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>Chris Kuratomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05589300828888181925noreply@blogger.com0