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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Aug 6

#Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Kale #Anthocyanins #Antioxidants #RedKale #FarmThings #LoveVeggies #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #SupportLocal #FarmTok #FromTheField

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Aug 6

Loving the vibrant beauty of this red kale!

#DYK that the reddish-purple colour is due to the presence of anthocyanins? These pigments are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.

It's gorgeous now, but just wait until fall - cooler temperatures intensify these hues 🤩

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 29

15 seconds for radicchio to show off 😏 Gorgeous and satisfyingly bitter!

#Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Radicchio #FarmThings #LoveVeggies #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #SupportLocal #FarmTok #FromTheField

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 24

These collards are the whole package - sturdy, large, robust leaves, packed with nutrition just begging to be eaten!

An excellent source of Vitamins K, A & C, they have good amounts of protein and calcium too! Talk about plant power 💪

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 17

A few moments to appreciate the gorgeous-ness of this chard! (Hold your applause until the end please 👏)

#Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Chard #VeggieAppreciation #EatYourVeggies #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #GoodThingsGrowing #InSeason

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Watch out for it in a store near you! 4/4

#Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #Dandelion #HealthyFood #BitterFood #KnowYourFarmer #FarmThings #LoveVeggies #LoveOntFood #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm #SupportLocal #FromTheField

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 16

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

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 16

Embracing the bitter beauty of dandelion! Cut by hand and bunched with utmost care, the variety we grow is different than what grows on your lawns, characterized by extra large leaves. 1/4

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 14

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

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 14

Some of our lettuces begin their journey with a head start in a warm and humid greenhouse in early spring. When the time is right, the tiny seedlings get transplanted into our fields where they can spread out in the great outdoors, rooted in healthy soil. 1/3

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 8

We're ready to *broc your world! 😂

Broccoli season is here and our fields are bursting with it! There’s nothing like the taste of local, organic, in-season abundance. Watch out for it in your favourite stores 💚

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 2

What's your favourite Pfenning's green?

Read more: www.freshplaza.com/north-americ... 3/3

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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…

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jul 2

After a bit of a slow start, our greens have SHOWN UP! And, the appetite for local food is strong. 💪🥬 1/3

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

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jun 27

The #InSeasonStar you've been waiting for: strawberries!🍓

After a slow start, they're finally here! We're celebrating this decadent local favourite with this irresistible strawberry blondies recipe! The perfect summer indulgence to highlight the fresh flavour you've been craving.

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jun 25

And now with this morning's rain, we can breathe a bit easier! 3/3

#Pfennings #Pfennings4Me #FarmLife #Rain #Thankful #Gratitude #HeatWave #FarmStress #LoveOntFood #LoveLocal #OntarioOrganic #OntarioFarm #CanadianFarm

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jun 25

Truly thankful for the rain we got this morning! A "Million Dollar Rain" - just enough of the right kind of rain at the right time. 1/3

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Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jun 24

#StrawberrySeason #Summer2025 #SlowStart #FarmingChallenges #FarmLife #OntarioFarm

Pfenning's Farms @pfenningsfarm.bsky.social · Jun 24

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...

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