Crop List

This year’s Crop Plan

Here’s a look at many of the crops we plan to grow this year.  Think of it as a guideline – our goal is to bring you the widest possible variety of fresh, delicious produce!  Crops may be added or removed as the season unfolds, keeping things flexible and responsive to growing conditions.

When deciding what to plant, we focus on diversity and quality.  If a particular crop isn’t on the list, there’s usually a good reason:  it may not thrive in our soils or climate, or it might present challenges where the effort outweighs the benefit.  Every choice we make is designed to ensure the best possible harvest for our members and the community.

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Our seasonal crop offerings are not limited to these listed.
See below for more comprehensive details on crop planning.

Spring / Early Summer

Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Cucumbers, Garlic Scapes, Herbs, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, *Lettuce, Onions, Pac Choi, Radishes, Scallions, Spinach, Summer Squash, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, Turnips and more

Mid Summer

Beets, Cabbage, Cantaloupe, Carrots, Collards, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Fennel, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, *Lettuce, Onions, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Potatoes, Scallions, Summer Squash, Sweet Corn, **Tomatoes, Watermelon, Zucchini, and more

Late Summer / Fall

Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Collards, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Kohlrabi, Leeks, *Lettuce, Pac Choi, Sweet and Hot Peppers, Potatoes, Radishes, Scallions, Spinach, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Tatsoi, **Tomatoes, Turnips, Winter Squash including Acorns, Butternuts, Delicatas, Kabochas, Spaghettis and more

Early Winter

Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Garlic, Herbs, Kale, Kohlrabi, *Lettuce, Pac Choi, Radishes, Scallions, Sweet Potatoes, Swiss Chard, Turnips, Winter Squash including Acorns, Butternuts, Delicatas, Kabochas, Spaghettis and more

We always strive to provide as much variety as our soils and climate will allow.  Some crops, like lettuce, may appear throughout the season in multiple varieties.  Certain spring and early summer crops may also reappear in late summer and fall. However, many summer crops can’t be repeated in the fall, as changing light and weather affect what will grow successfully.  In the end, Mother Nature is in charge, as we work with her to bring you the best possible harvest.

At Gorman Farms, we focus on the crops most people enjoy while ensuring long harvest windows, staggered varieties, and consistency throughout the season.

CSAs are a great way to discover new or uncommon vegetables, and we do offer heirloom and lesser-known crops – but we also try not to overwhelm members with unfamiliar items.  Our goal is to provide choice, variety, and balance within both familiar and specialty crops.

*Lettuce may include Romaine, Butter, Bibb, Oak Leaf, Curly Leaf or Summer Crisp, making it available almost every week in a tasty, new variety.

**Tomatoes may include Cherry, Heirloom, Roma, Classic Round Slicing, Pear & Grape, Canning varieties and more.  They are planted in multiple intervals with staggered timing to maximize variety and extend the harvest window.

The same approach applies to peppers, melons, cucumbers, greens, squashes, onions, and other crops, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce throughout the season.