The Wash Station Experience

Ever wonder how the veggies get so clean?  Take a tour of our washing station!  (We always try to leave a little dirt just to remind you they're grown in the earth.)

tower of (Hakurei) turnips

 Step 1: Soak.  It's important to submerge them in water right away to take off the field heat.  We fill up the tub and let them soak for a few minutes in a cold water bath.

cylindrical beets

 Step 2: Rinse.  Next, we lay them out on racks and spray them with water to rid them of excess dirt.  The root vegetables especially appreciate this extra rinse.

baby carrots 

Step 3: Dry.  This step is included just so we can admire their beauty in the sunlight.

Purple Sun potatoes

Step 4: Bundle.  Our favorite step (ha!).  Here, Jacob bundles the night away.  Notice the brick platform for drainage and the valley (newly tilled this year, now full of tomatoes, southeast corner of the property) in the background.  The white fence is electric to keep deer out and dogs in.

busy bundling beets

 Step 5: Store.  Our vegetable storage prayers were answered this year by the CoolBot ($299 + shipping).  With proper insulation and a regular old window air conditioner, any room can be transformed into a walk-in cooler of sorts.  This has made all the difference in our harvesting routine.  What used to be a nightmarish task is now a dream come true - and we sure appreciate those few extra minutes of sleep!