 We grow 100% of our strawberries using a
method called "annual plasticulture". It is
the same system that is used in Florida and
California modified for Ohio's climate. The
strawberry plants are planted in late August
and then harvested the following spring. The
advantages are that we can start harvesting
a few weeks earlier (mid May) compared to
traditional methods. Also we end up with a
much larger berry that is firmer and full of
strawberry flavor. The consumer will notice
a great shelf life and enhanced sugar
content. The berries are sold retail through
our garden center and farmers markets but
the majority is sold through wholesale
outlets.
 We
are a G.A.P (Good Agricultural
Practices) certified farm through Primus
Labs. This simply means that we are highly
dedicated to providing the consumer with
food that is as safe as possible. Each year
we are inspected by a third party auditor
provided by Primus. We focus on having
good worker sanitation,
clean bacteria free irrigation water,
and
proper record keeping.
Many farms see this certification as too
expensive and a bother but we feel obligated
to our consumers to give them the highest
quality possible. There are many
misconceptions in the debate between Organic
vs. Conventional. Today there is no longer a
gap between these two systems. We are
conventional growers due to the fact that
Ohio's climate creates many challenges but
we provide the freshest produce possible to
Central Ohio.
We proudly stand behind our produce. We also
sell wholesale and retail.
We currently raise 60 acres of bi-color
sweet corn.
We have found that the newer bi-color
varieties give us the highest sugar content
and shelf life. All of the varieties planted
are classified as "Triple
Sweets".
These new hybrids are superior to anything
else on the market for size and taste. Sweet
corn season typically starts around the 4th
of July and lasts until after Labor Day.
 This
past season we had our first harvest of
sweet cherries and were extremely delighted
with the way they turned out. We raise both
black (Bing types) and blush (Ranier types)
sweet cherries. In the next few seasons we
plan to keep expanding on our cherry acres.
Harvest starts around the first week of
June.
For the past ten years we have been
raising fresh market red raspberries and
thornless blackberries. Brambles can be a
difficult crop to grow here in Ohio but we
go the extra step to offer some amazing
fruit. The past few years fresh raspberries
and blackberries have been recognized as
having some of the highest percentages of
antioxidants. Red raspberries start in early
June and continue until late September.
Blackberries season typically starts in mid
July and also ends in late September.
 Our
newest venture is growing brussel
sprouts. In 2009 we had great success and
our customers are pushing us to raise
even more. This season we plan on planting
over 15,000 brussel sprouts. Many people
have a negative perception of brussel
sprouts. We are trying to change this by
offering
varieties that are extremely mild and easy
to prepare. Voted one of the "trendy
foods" of 2009 we believe brussel
sprouts are destine to make a comeback and
talk about a healthy vegetable for your
family!
Many off our fresh fruits and vegetables are
available for home delivery through
New Century CSA.
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