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vegetables


All of our vegetable, herb and flower crops are started from seed here on the farm in our greenhouse beginning in early March. Since we rely on several successions of most crops to see us through the season, we continue seeding through July in order to have steady and continuous harvests through December! Beginning in April, you'll see us out in the fields direct seeding and transplanting these starts either into the open field or into our unheated field tunnels.

Our tunnels (we use both high tunnels and caterpillar tunnels) are an important aspect of how we grow produce in our Northern Mid-West climate. In the late winter, they provide a spring-like environment, allowing us to plant early when the ground outside is still frozen and snow covered. In the fall and early winter, they provide a climactically moderate environment (using just passive solar heat), keeping the soil from freezing and taking the edge off the cold temperatures - allowing us an extended harvest window for our cold hardy varietals, crops like kale, spinach, chard, scallions, carrots and radishes! And finally, in the summer our tunnels act as a concentrated heat source and water-controlled environment, as well as providing the trellising structure for our more heat-loving, sensitive fruiting crops, like cucumbers and heirloom tomatoes. As of right now, our production season runs March-January. 

The majority of our produce is sold direct to consumer through our three season, on-farm CSA, the Midland and Lansin farmer's markets and through our order and delivery system. Have a request, or need food for an event or special order ? Contact Sarah at goodsteadfarm@gmail.com.

​We grow nearly 100 varieties of over 45 different vegetables. In 2021, we'll have:


Arugula
Asparagus
Bush Beans
Beets
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
​Cherry Tomatoes
Corn
Cucumbers
Edamame​
Eggplant

​Fennel​
​Garlic
​Green Onions

Ground Cherries
​Heirloom Tomatoes
​Hot Peppers

​Kale
Jerusalem Artichokes
Leeks
Lettuce Heads
Lettuce Mix
Micro Greens
Mustard Greens
Napa Cabbage
Okra
​Onions
Parsnips
Pea Shoots





Plum Tomatoes
Potatoes

​Radicchio
​Radishes
Rutabaga

​Salad Mixes

Shallots
​Spinach
​Spring Onions
Sugar Snap Peas
​Summer Squash
​Sweet Peppers
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Turnips
Winter Squash
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • The Farmer
    • Apprentices
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Summer Fundays
  • Products
    • Vegetables
    • Plant Starts
    • Herbs & Flowers
    • Eggs
    • Lamb
  • Farm Shares
    • Summer CSA Shares
    • Fall Shares
    • Market Shares
  • Apprentice
  • Contact