Marra Farm Harvest Totals: May 2010

Thanks to a prolific harvest of leafy greens, we harvested 1053 pounds of food at Marra Farm in May 2010 for the Providence Regina House food bank.   

Arugula - 68 pounds
Asparagus - 41 pounds
Chard - 50 pounds
Chives - .5 pound
Cilantro - 26 pounds
Garlic tops - 1 pound
Kale - 62.5 pounds
Lettuce - 143.5 pounds
Mustard Greens - 44 pounds
Onion tops - 2.5 pounds
Oregano - 9 pounds
Pac choi (bok choy) - 310 pounds
Parsley - 4 pounds
Peas - 29 pounds
Radishes - 127 pounds
Spinach - 135 pounds

In May of 2009, we harvested 864 pounds of produce, so this represents a 22% increase! What will June bring?  Carrots, beets, broccoli and more!  Come volunteer with us and help grow some good food! 

photos taken at Marra Farm by volunteer Steve Tracey