What’s In The Box? Feb. 3, 2012 ~ OAHU

by Roxanne Tiffin on January 30, 2012

Pineapple*Note that these items are never guaranteed until picked up from the farmers. Weather, pests, & other natural occurrences could mean that some items on this list are unavailable.

Pineapple – (O)
Strawberries– (C)
Green Beans– (S) * Still unconfirmed
Bok Choy – (S)
Green Onions – (S)
2 kinds of Lettuce – (S)
Cherry Tomatoes – (S)
Shredded Cabbage – (S)
Sage– (S)
&
Zucchini – (S)

(C) – Conventional (S) – Sustainable/Non-Sprayed (O) – Certified Organic

Possible substitutions this week include:
Eggplant, Beets, Sweet Onions, Turnips, Sweet Potato, Citrus, Lilikoi, & Broccoli

Fields Report: It is that time of year again…it’s cold and winter is upon us. Everything is growing very slooowly right now.

Kale should be ready in about 40 days.
Carrots about 55 days out.
Celery is gone for a while.
Cucumber is gone until March
Lettuces are in low supply and will be through February.
Spinach in very small quantities.
Bananas….hit or miss. If you have any you’d like to sell to me, please let me know.
Citrus – Most of our growers are all pau (done) for the season. Might get occasionally.
Fruit, in general, is low in production right now.

Let’s all cross our fingers, hope for warm sunshine & the best winter weather possible!

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