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Martha’s City Farm

July 12, 2021 News, Newsletter Story

Editor’s Note: One of our missions at Tucson CSA is to provide a marketplace for new food producers to sell their products, get feedback, and continue to grow their operation. Many times, because these new producers are just starting off, they don’t have the infrastructure or ability to grow large enough quantities to provide food for our weekly shares. In this case, we’re able to sell a small amount of their goods in the CSA Shop so that Tucson CSA members can still get a taste of the new and wonderful food that’s being produced in our city. This is the case with Martha’s City Farm, which is relatively new and quickly growing. Over the coming weeks and months, we plan to offer some of their goods for sale in the CSA Shop, beginning with fresh mint and basil the week of 7/12. We hope that you enjoy trying something new and supporting this burgeoning urban farm!

Martha’s City Farm is a biodiverse micro urban farm in a dietitian’s garden. We are committed to practices that are good for the people and the environment. The garden is in our home in central Tucson, Arizona. We sell what we grow and the eggs our hens lay. What we do is inspired by being able to grow fresh, nutritious, and local food for our community to enjoy. We also provide gardening, food, and nutrition learning opportunities to inspire others to start a food garden and live a healthy life.

We sell microgreens, herbs, edible flowers, chicken eggs, fruits, vegetables, microgreen growing kits, and plants. Microgreens and eggs are available year-round and fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants are seasonal. Occasionally we stock up with handmade goods and other unique and local products. We offer a microgreens growing class and can also customize other learning opportunities. 

Martha’s City Farm Products:

Sweet Basil

Great to top off a pizza, finish a pasta, and make pesto sauce. Also, try on salads, as a garnish, and in soups. Wash before eating. Keep refrigerated. 1 ounce, bagged.

Mild Mint

A mild mint grown from crossing chocolate mint and pepper mint. Great for cocktails and mocktails. Also, try on salads, as a garnish, and in soups. Wash before eating. Keep refrigerated. 1 ounce, bagged.

Italian Oregano

Strong flavor to make salad dressings or simply add to soups, eggs, pizza, and stews. Wash before eating. Keep refrigerated. 1 ounce, bagged.

Fern Lavender

The leaves and flowers are edible. Dry the stem before eating. Use fresh or dry for teas, omelettes, soups, and baked goods. It also makes a beautiful and aromatic centerpiece and can be used to make soaps, perfumes, and candles. Wash before eating. Keep refrigerated. 0.5 ounces, bagged. 

Microgreens Growing Kit

Start growing your micros today! Grow your own microgreens in as little as 10 days! They can be ready for harvest in about 10 to 21 days. Growth rate depends on factors like microgreen type, germination time, and environment.

A kit with everything you need to grow delicious and nutritious microgreens in a reusable pot. Comes with all the materials you need, plus easy instructions to follow. Perfect as a gift, fun learning activity for children, schools, and for family activities.

Options:

  • Start Up Kit: full kit with 1 choice of microgreen seeds.
  • All Seeds Kit: full kit with all 4 microgreen seeds available.

Seeds available:

  1. Wheatgrass (Organic, Non-GMO)
  2. Purple stem radishes (Non-GMO, Heirloom)
  3. Sunflowers (Organic, Non-GMO)
  4. Peas (Non-GMO, Heirloom)

Pot estimated size: 3.5 inches in diameter by 3 inches tall.

We have a variety of resources available and continue to add more. This includes recipes, fact sheets, articles, and information on how to start a flock of laying hens.

You can shop online, send us an email, or direct message on social media. 

Information about sales, pop-up events and Farmer’s Market locations can be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages. If you would like to inquire about educational opportunities, please email us or use the “Contact Us” page.