On December 1st, our Sustainable Agricultural class held our last Market Day of the semester. Despite the cold weather that usual limits growth that the winter brings, we still harvested a variety of herbs and flowers.
Our market starts after 6th period and continues through the end of school. Students, teachers, and parents all purchase our fresh goods from our stand by the flagpole.
This market we sold over $140 worth of fresh veggies and herbs which will go towards the purchasing of items for the farm such as seeds and woodchips.
The most popular item this market day was our hand picked flowers. Wes sold about 12 bundles of flowers, found variously around the garden, making $25.
Our array of herbs included: basil, lemon verbena, thyme, mint, and rosemary.
We also sold potatoes, swiss chard, kale, and bell bean leaves. In addition, we sold packages of 6 seedlings for $5.
My bed provided a large amount of bell bean leaves. We planted our bell bean plants on Sept. 27th and they have grown healthily and steadily since. The beans itself aren't ready but it is a very leafy plant and the leaves are edible. We picked leaves off our plants because the bell bean leaves are similar to spinach, and can be cooked like so.
Our next market is in February next year. We don't have a market January because during the cold season there isn't a lot of plants to harvest. -Jordan
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