The week is shaping up to be a glorious one, under the auspices of the winter squash.
We are quite fond of this cucurbit at the Arlington Gardens. First of all, because it marks the start of a kind of countdown, a hint of the autumn to come – although we now know better than to trust the epiphenomenon that was last Saturday: a full-on autumnal day, chilly and rainy to boot. We also love it because it adds colour and new flavours to the baskets. From the spaghetti squash you’ll find in your baskets this week to the butternut squash you’ll get towards the end of the season, you’ll discover a whole variety of squashes, each with its own unique flavour and changing brix levels.
In the meantime, we must first harvest them,
let them ripen in the fields and in our barns and then store them in large vegetable bins in our warehouse. As we will be offering squash nearly every week, know that – save one or two exceptions – they will keep very well in a dry spot in your home.
In the baskets this week, summer continues with a small incursion into autumn:
spaghetti squash, tomatoes, eggplant,
peppers, garlic, summer leeks, onions, leafy greens, herbs, and more.
We look forward to seeing you all again.