Peach update

The peaches at Sauvie Island Farms are ripening and being picked as quickly as they ripen.  We harvested all of our Red Havens last week, in just 4 days.  In previous year, we have picked them for up to 2 weeks.

Friday July 31 is the first day for tree ripened Rosa peaches.  This peach has an excellent fresh eating flavor, freezes well, and is good for canning.

If you are waiting for the easy to work with and canning favorite, the Veterans, they could be ready to pick by the end of next week.  Last year we started picking the Veterans on August 14.  All of our peaches are ripening at least one week earlier than last year.  If you wait until the middle or end of August you will miss getting peaches at Sauvie Island Farms.  After the Veterans ripen,  we have a small number of Early Elberta and O'Henry trees.

For the most current orchard update it is best to call the farm line at 503-621-3988 or to check out our facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/sauvieislandfarms/

Berries this week:

Blue Crop blueberries are loaded with sweeet fruit ready to be picked.

 Chester blackberries are ripening a bit, with many more to come.

Raspberries and Marionberries are at the end of the season.  You can still hunt around and find small quantities.

Veggies this week:
green beans, pickling cukes, kale, zucchini, 

Sweet corn should be ready by the end of next week.

Flowers:  The sunflowers have started to bloom, there are many flowers blooming this week in the u-cut flower garden.  We have some beautiful basil ready to be picked also!

Just a reminder, please wear a mask when you are on the farm. We also ask that you do not bring your own containers, we will supply boxes for you to pick into.
We have lots of room here at the farm to maintain social distance, please keep a close watch over your children, and as always we ask that you do not eat the peaches while in the orchard.  

We are open Monday- Saturday 8am-6pm.