WHAT WE GROW

Food is an important part of life, and it should never be compromised. 
From seed to harvest, from pasture to plate, the whole growing process on our farm is important to us. It’s a delight to share the farm bounty with Central Iowa families, and the benefits that come from eating the “old-fashioned” way. 

The 2024 growing season is planned for a TOTAL of 17 weeks, from June 4th – September 26!  

Did you know? 120+ different vegetables, herbs, and fruits, along with 200+ varieties thrown in for good measure, are grown at the Eden Ridge! Many of the herbs we grow are also made into farm teas! This page will give you a pretty good idea of what kinds of things may be available during the growing season. This is not 100% accurate though, as we are unable to control the weather. We can’t give you an exact date of each thing grown, but a pretty close guess with all the farm planning. 

 

SPRING | end of May 

Eggs/Meat/Dairy
  • eggs (chicken & duck)
  • pastured chicken
  • pastured pork
  • Raw Milk (Herdshare Only)

 

 


Home Essentials
  • raw honey 
  • Jams, Jellies, Preserves
  • elderberry syrup
  • teas
     Fresh Vegetables/HerbS
    • asparagus (small crop 2024)
    • SOME fresh herbs

    Fruits

    • rhubarb  

      SUMMER | June, July, August

      Eggs/Meat/DAIRY
      • eggs (chicken & duck)
      • pastured chicken
      • pastured pork
      • Raw Milk (Herdshare Only)

       


      Home Essentials
      • raw honey 
      • Jams, Jellies, Preserves
      • elderberry syrup
      • teas

        Fruits

        • Rhubarb (June)
        • strawberries (June)
        • More berries (Limited 2024)
        • watermelon (End of Jul-Aug)
        • cantaloupe (End of Jul-Aug)
        • Variety of Melons (End of Jul-Aug)

           

           

          Fresh Vegetables/Herbs
          • Cabbage  (jun-aug))
          • Lettuce Mix  (May-Jun)
          • spinach  (May-Jun)
          • Kale  (Jun-OCT)
          • broccoli  (Jun-Aug)
          • Cauliflower  (Jun-Aug)
          • Eggplant  (AUG)
          • turnips  (Early Summer)
          • snap peas  (June)
          • garlic scapes  (June Only)
          • summer squashes  (Jul-Aug)
          • zuchinni  (JUl-AUG)
          • green beans  (jul-Aug)
          • tomatoes  (Jul-Aug)
          • Cucumbers  (Jun-Aug)
          • okra  (Jul-Aug)
          • potatoes  (Jul-Aug)
          • onions  (Jul-Aug)
          • peppers  (Jul-AUG)
          • garlic  (Aug)
          • sweet corn  (July-Aug)
          • Spaghetti  Squash  (Aug-Oct)
          • BUTTERNUT Squash  (Aug-Oct)
          • Variety of fresh herbs

           

          FALL | SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER

          Eggs/Meat/DAIRY
          • eggs (chicken & duck)
          • pastured chicken
          • pastured TURKEY
          • pastured pork
          • Raw Milk (herdshare only)

           


          Home Essentials
          • raw honey 
          • Jams, Jellies, Preserves
          • elderberry syrup
          • teas
          • Dried herbs

            Fruits

            • A Variety of berries 
            • Apples (Sep-Oct)
            • Pears (N/A for 2024)
            • Plums (N/A for 2024)
            • Peaches (Limited 2024)

               

               

              Fresh Vegetables/Herbs
              • Beets  (Sep-Oct)
              • Butternut squash  (Aug-Oct)
              • Green beans  (Sep)
              • LETTUCE MIX  (SEP-oct)
              • Spinach  (SEP-OCT)
              • Snap peas  (N/A for 2023)
              • potatoes  (SEP-OCT)
              • onions  (SEP-OCT)
              • brussel sprouts
              • Tomatoes  (Sep-Oct)
              • cabbage  (SEP-OCT)
              • kale  (Sep-Nov)
              • turnips  (SEP-OCT
              • cauliflower  (SEP-OCT)
              • broccoli  (SEP-OCT)
              • carrots  (Oct)
              • peppers  (Sep-Oct)
              • okra (Sep) 
              • Sweet potatoes  (Sep-Oct)
              • Spaghetti squash  (Sep-Oct)
              • garlic  (SeP-OCT)
              • pumpkins  Variety of fresh herbs (Sep, Oct.)

               

              WINTER | DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY

              Eggs/Meat/DAIRY
              • eggs (chicken & duck)
              • Raw Milk (Herdshare Only)

               

               


              Home Essentials
              • raw honey 
              • Jams, Jellies, Preserves
              • elderberry syrup
              • teas
              • Dried herbs

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