Herbs
We grow a nice selection of herbs at the farm that are available in early summer through the first frost in the fall. We may not offer our full selection of herbs every week, but generally have at least two to choose from during out entire summer CSA season. We may have a few herbs still growing during the early weeks of winter CSA depending on weather. Check out our selection!
Basil
This heat loving herb is usually ready to harvest starting in late June, and continues to grow well into late August. Once temperatures start to drop in the evenings, production will drop off. Enjoy the mid summer abundance of this aromatic herb in salads, pestos, and more.
Storage: If you keep your home cool in the summer, basil will store best on your countertop, but will start to brown after a few days. If your home is on the warmer side (I would say warmer than 72 degrees), it may be best to keep your basil in a sealed bag or container in the lowest crisper drawer in your fridge (or wherever the warmest spot may be). To keep basil for longer than a few days, turn it into a pesto!
Cilantro
Cilantro is in the carrot family (a root!) and its seeds are the spice coriander. Both have a strong green and grassy flavor. We grow cilantro in our high tunnels for early harvest during our spring CSA, and then transition to field harvest in late June.
Storage: Cilantro is a fairly delicate herb that can be greatly affected by weather conditions. If we have had a rainy week, cilantro will be highly perishable and should be used promptly. When we’re able to harvest dry cilantro, it will last for much longer. Inspect your cilantro for moisture levels before storing. Keep in your fridge in either a sealed container with a damp towel if it arrives dry OR a slightly ajar container with good airflow if it arrives wet.
Dill
Fresh and aromatic, perfect for homemade ranch! We offer this herb as both fresh dill weed as well as fresh dill flowers. We grow dill in successions through the early summer with a few weeks between each, so enjoy it while it’s available!
Storage: Store in a sealed container in your fridge, make sure to keep it dry until use. If you can't use it within the week, hang in a well ventilated space to dry.
Parsley
Parsley is closely related to carrots, and has a bright grassy flavor. We grow both flat leaf and curly leaf parsley, which have similar flavors but very different textures. Fresh parsley is a great herb to add to salads or salad dressings, sauces, marinades, and even breads or biscuits.
Storage: Trim the bottom of the stems and put the whole bunch in a jar with about an inch of water, like a bouquet. Place a plastic bag over the top, store in the fridge and change the water every couple of days. Try to keep the leaves dry!
Featherstone has been establishing a perennial herb field since 2025. We’re still learning about crop yield, harvest seasonality, and regrowth habits, but we may occasionally have a limited quantity of the following herbs available as well: sage, chives, oregano, lavender.