Coachwhip Natural Produce

06/03/2026

One way I maximize yield on a small plot is by rapid turnovers after one crop is done. I had great sucess with cabbages this year but now I need to till the residue in and transplant bell peppers. This is also one of the many reasons I don't like to grow produce on plastic!

06/02/2026

Why does organic produce cost more?
Because it's harder to grow! Without synthetic pesticides, insect control is more difficult. Growing a healthy crop with organic fertilizers is more difficult than using synthetic fertilizers. An organic grower is making a choice to do things the hard way because they believe it is the right thing to do, both for the people and for the land.

06/02/2026

Why spend more for organic produce?
While there are many reasons people choose to support organic food production, the most important to me personally is what Aldo Leopold called "the land ethic." I think we as humans can grow food with more respect for the land and all the other creatures we share the earth with.

06/02/2026

I have broccoli, cabbage, kale, collards and yellow zucchini today at the Kinston downtown Farmer's Market!

05/31/2026

05/08/2026

These two little friends tried to hich a ride with me to the market today. Proper post harvest handling and washing keeps these critters in the wood where they belong (and not on my customer's food!)

04/28/2026

Just finished installing a venturi injector on my irrigation system. This will enable me to add liquid organic micronutrients to my sprinkler water. Timely and accurate nutrient application means better vegtable quality and quantity for my customers!

04/23/2026

Greens bubbler finally coming together! This device gently washes and cools leafy greens and head lettuce which extends storage time and gives the customer greens which are "ready to eat."

03/08/2026

Its already time for shade cloth!

03/05/2026

This warm weather is tempting me to plant early....