Pfenning's Farms
banner
pfenningsfarm.bsky.social
Pfenning's Farms
@pfenningsfarm.bsky.social
We are farmers, packers & distributors of certified organic produce. Passionate about food, farming, sustainability & social justice!
For those who haven't tried it before: it can be eaten raw, but unless you REALLY love bitter, it's best mixed with milder tasting greens like lettuce, chard, or spinach to keep it in balance.  Cooking also mellows out the bitterness, and it's a great choice in soups or sauteed. 3/4
July 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Often overlooked as food for humans, dandelion is a bitter green with so many health benefits. Its high potassium content makes it particularly useful as a mild diuretic. 2/4
July 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Once they reach beautiful maturity, they are harvested with care and sent on their way to your plates!  3/3

#Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #LoveOntFood #SupportLocal #Lettuce #OntarioFarm #OntarioOrganic #CanadianFarm #FreshProduce #GoodThingsGrowing
July 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Those will be the first crops to be ready.  We also plant lettuce from seed, so other lettuces begin their journey right in the field.  We do our best to time growth cycles so that by the time one batch is finished, another is good to go. Steady supply is our goal! 2/3
July 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Our sales mngr, Lauren, shares some perspective: "It seemed like a slow start with the cooler weather. Then, in the past week or two, things have been coming on so fast. The recent heat & rain have really helped bring the crops on." 2/3
Recent heat wave helps boost Ontario organic greens volume
Organic greens supply is coming on strong in Ontario right now following last week's heat wave and rains. At Pfenning's Organic Farms, red and green lettuce, romaine, spinach, red and green…
www.freshplaza.com
July 2, 2025 at 2:36 PM
June 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This heat wave has come at a crucial time for our beloved carrots, & we've been watching closely. The emerging plants are still in their infancy, & if the soil temp reaches a certain threshold, they will die. While unpleasant for us, the humidity helped keep the temp below this critical point. 2/3
June 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Although the kickoff to strawberry season has been disappointing, we're harvesting limited amounts regularly now. We are hopeful for the rest of the season.

What's your favourite way to enjoy local strawberries? 3/3

Read more: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Can't get your fill of strawberries or broccoli? Blame the weather for farmers' slow growing season start | CBC News
Unseasonably cold conditions in May stunted the growth of many Canadian farmers' strawberry and leafy green crops, raising concerns about food supply and climate resilience. "What we are harvesting ri...
www.cbc.ca
June 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM