Crop Availability Calendar


1	Frog Song Organics & Partner Growers Crop Calendar 2023
2	Based on previous harvest and sales data, exact timing dependent on weather and many other factors.
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6		Nutritional Highlights	Storage Tips	Cooking Tips	Notes

7	Arugula	Vitamin A & C, Mediterrean Diet (one of the healthiest diets for the human body), Skin Health	in refrigerator in a bag or tupperware. wash and dry before cooking	Great for pizza toppings, Salad with lemon and parmesean, juice
8	Basil (Genovese, Sweet Purple, Tulsi)	Anti-Viral, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-oxidants (fights against aging and oxidation of organs)	In a jar like cut flowers with water on countertop, the refrigerator is too cold	Great for pesto, Mozzarella and Basil Pizza, Caprese Salad, Tomatoe Soup, teas, garnish
9	Beans, Green & Mixed (green/yellow/purple)	Source of folate and potassium, Regulates blood pressure, Lowers Cholestrol		Boil, eat raw
10	Beets	Fiber, Manganese, B9	refrigerator	Balsamic Roasted, Beet Salad with walnuts and goat cheese, roast, bake, juice
11	Bok Choy	Beta-Carotene, Folate, Selenium (anti-cancer)	refrigerator, in a bag or wrapped in a damp towel to prevent dehydration	Lemon Garlic Bok Choy, Bok Choy with Ginger Sauce,Sautee
12	Braising Mix	High in fiber, promotoes heart health, folate, Vitamin C	refrigerator	Salad with golden raisins and maple
13	Broccoli	Reduce risk of cancer, improves skin health, reduces risk of diabetes	refrigerator with room to breathe	Eat raw, bake, steam
14	Cabbage, Green	Imrpoves digestion, lowers cholestrol, maintains bone health and prevents blood clotting	refrigerate in plastic bag	Add to salad, eat raw, bake, roast
15	Cabbage, Napa	Positive effect on blood pressure, contains iron and copper, B3	unwashed in the fridge and sealed in plastic	Add to salad, eat raw, bake, roast
16	Calendula	Prevents infections, heal injuries to body tissues, ease muscle fatique	use immediately or infuse in oil or dry	Tea, healing balm, shortbread cookies, infused olive oil
17	Cane, Sugar	Energy Booster, Amino Acids	refrigerator	Cane syrup with pecan pie, honey butter biscuits
18	Carrots (Baby Orange)	Balances blood stream, Vitamin C, Supports Immunity	submerge carrots in cool water, and place in the refrigerator.	Bake, Sautee, Grade for topping, Eat raw, ferment
19	Carrots (Rainbow)	Anti-inflammatory, supports healthy immune system, helps with heart health	Wrap unpeeled, unwashed carrots in a dry paper towel, and store them in an airtight food storage container or bag	Bake, Sautee, Grade for topping, Eat raw, ferment
20	Carrots (Specialty)			Bake, Sautee, Grade for topping, Eat raw, ferment
21	Celery	Improves memory, helps with weight management, natural antioxidants	Wrap whole, uncut celery snuggly in aluminum foil keep in fridge for up to a month	Spicy blue cheese celery slaw, creamy celery soup, eat raw, bake, boil, juice
22	Chard	Vitamin K, A, C, Potassium, Iron	Do not wash Swiss chard before storing, the exposure to water encourages spoilage. Place in a plastic storage bag, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate	saute with vinegar to reduce bitterness
23	Chestnuts	Aids digestive issues, Manages blood sugar levels, Increases bone mineral density	Refrigerate	Bake, boil
24	Cilantro	Prevents urinary tract infections, reduces anxiety, rids body of heavy metals	place stems down, in a jar with water and store in the fridge	Soups, flavor garnish for rice, shrimp/fish tacos
25	Citrus (Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Ponkan, other specialties, Kumquat)	Potassium, Vitamin C, Reduces chances of kidney stones	store up to a week at room temp or a month in the fridge	Use with salads, press for wines, raw, bake in pie, sautee, juice
26	Collard Greens	Liver function, improves sleep, healthy for skin	store unwashed greens in moist paper towels and place in sealed plastic bags in the crisper drawer of fridge	Boil, sauteed, use as a wrap
27	Corn, Sweet	Decreases risk of stroke, bowel cancer, rich in Vitamin C	store in plastic bag in fridge	soups, casseroles, grilled or boiled on the cob, don't forget to scrape the naked cob with the back of a knife to release the corn milk
28	Crosnes, Florida	Reduces headaches, lowers inflammation, rich in Vitamin K	store them in a paper bag in your refrigerator's crisper drawer where they'll keep for months.	sliced raw and used in salads, pickled, steamed or in stir-frys
29	Cucumbers & Blossoms	Increases hydration, promotes gut health, strengthens bones	wrap in paper towel and store in fridge	juices, pickles, salads - raw
30	Dandelion	Improves liver health, controls blood sugar, prevents crystals in urine	refrigerate loosely in a slightly damp paper towel in an open plastic bag	dehydrate for liver cleansing tea, saute with vinegar
31	Dill	Reduces insomnia, aids in lactation and bad breath, prevents infections	wrap in damp paper towels and store in fridge	season pickles, pesto, avgolemono soup
32	Dill Flowers	Great for bone health and immune health, improves protection of the body's cells		Garnish
33	Eggplant, Japanese	Helps with weight regulation, lowers risk of anemia, has minerals		Sauteed, bake, stuff, roast, raw
34	Eggs	Good cholestrol, source of vitamin D		Fry, Bake with
35	Elder Flowers	Great for swollen sinus, colds/flu, and constipation		Add in, jam, tea, tincture, salve, soothing eye wash
36	Elderberry	Good for respiratory and lung health, immune booster, lowers inflammation and stress		Used in muffins, breads, pies, as a flavor, syrup, jam
37	Fennel	Can curb appetite, supports breast milk production, improves symptoms of anemia		Caramalize, roast, add to salad, eat raw
38	Figs	Healthy for reproductive systems, rich in calcium and magnesium		Bake, eat raw, mash, great for cakes, jams, edible decor
39	Flowers, Sunflowers	Anti-inflammatory, Vitamin E		Edible as is, bake, add to salad
40	Ginger, Galangal (Thai)	Natural dopamine, serotonin, anti-nausea, digestive aid		Grate for flavoring, juicing, brew in tea, dehydrate for vitamins or ginger powder
41	Grapes, Muscadine	Promotes better sleep, antioxidants, improves eye health		Eat raw, jam/mash, add-in
42	Kale, Sweet Red/Lacinato/Curly	Powerful antioxidants, high in beta-carotene, supports eye health		Bake with olive oil and sea salt, add to salad, juice, sauteed
43	Kohlrabi	Promotes weight loss, boosts abdominal health, rich in B6 and potassium		Roast, bake, eat raw
44	Lettuce, Romaine	Omega 3 fatty acids, iron, promotes artery health		Use as wrap, salads
45	Lettuce, Specialty	Beta-Carotene (VA), folate, relieves in swollen nipples/breasts from breast-feeding by applying to breasts.
46	Melons/Cantaloupes	Vitamin C, water intake		Bake, Eat Raw, Juice
47	Mizuna	Calcium, Iron, Promotes eye and heart health		Stir-fry, boil, steam
48	Moringa	18 amino acids, skin health, selenium, protein		Add-in for soups, sauces, eat raw, juice, add to salads
49	Mushrooms (Specialty)	Promotes lower cholestoral, stimulates healthy gut, low sodium intake		Grill, sauteed, eat raw
50	Mustard Greens	Lowers risk of diabetes, has many Vitamin B strands, Vitamin K
51	Okra & Flowers	Supports healthy pregnancy, healthy blood sugars, natural insulin		Pan-fry, bake
52	Onions, Scallions	Helps reduce blood clots, promotes bone strength, Antioxidant that fights against cell damage		Caramalize, grill, roast, ferment
53	Onions, Sweet Green Bunched	Lowers risk of prostate, breast, and stomach cancer		Caramalize, grill, roast, ferment
54	Onions, Sweet Cured	Reduces risk of alzheimer disease, helps with blood sugar levels, improves mood		Caramalize, grill, roast, ferment
55	Parsley	Helps prevent blood clotting, reduces risk of heart disease, enhances digestion		Garnish
56	Peas, English	Source of Zinc, plant based protein		Boil, steam
57	Peas, Snow	Improves digestion and weight loss		Boil, steam
58	Peas, Southern (pink-eye purple hull)			Boil, steam
59	Peaches/Plums/Nectarines (Stonefruit)	Allergy relief, smoother skin, high fiber		Peach salsa, peach caprese salad, peach tarts
60	Pears, Florida / Asian / Pineapple	Promotes heart and gut health, fights inflammation		Pear upside down cake, pear berry tart, pear cider, poached pear pork loin
61	Peppers, Cubanelle, Jalapeno, Shishito, Sweet Habanero	Fiber, Vitamin A, Arthritus Aid		Stir-fry, tacos, bacon wrapped peppers
62	Persimmons	Minerals, Digestive Aid, improves skin health		Perismmons Jam, tart, bread, muffins
63	Potatoes, Baby Red	Fiber, can help protect skin, rich in Vitamin C		Loaded potato casserole, garlic roasted potatoes
64	Pumpkin, Seminole	Beta-Carotene, Immunity Boost, Heart Health		Pumpkin soup, Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Crips with vanilla, pumpkin curry
65	Radish, Daikon (White or Purple)	Healthy for liver, natural detox, high in Vitamin C		Pan-fried daikon cake, diakon sriracha, noodle salad
66	Radish, Red or Pink	Anti-Fungal, Liver Support, Antioxidants
67	Radish, Specialty (Easter Egg, D'Avignon/French Breakfast, etc.)
68	Radish, Watermelon	Prevents kidney stones, rich in potassium, enhances metabolic activity		Watermelon raddish salad, pickled raddish tacos
69	Roselle Hibiscus: available dry year-round (as inventory permits)	Used to cure toothaches, urinary tract infections, colds, and even hangovers		Boil as a tea, Creamy baked hibiscus dip, roselle and orange relish
70	Rosemary	Improves skin, eyes, and hair health		Rosemary and ginger mule, herb stacked potatoes, grapefruit rosemary mimosas
71	Spinach, Malabar	Reduces hypertension, reduces blood sugar, aids in good bone health		Coconut Spinach Stir-fry, tomato spinach quiche, spinach curry
72	Spinach, Winter
73	Squash, Summer & Zucchini	Vitamin B6, reduces risk of spinal cord birth defects, maintains healthy blood pressure		Baked parmesan squash, fried squash/zuccuni, paired with chicken pasta
74	Squash, Winter (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Tetsu)			Loaded Squash bowls, cinammon squash fries, soup
75	Strawberries	Reduces risk of stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. Good for teeth whitening.		Strawberry jam, strawberry lemonade, strawberry walnut feta salad
76	Sweet Potatoes: harvested until first frost, available until they run out.	High in fiber, protects body from free radical damage, good for immune system		Sweet Potato grits, sweet potato fries, Mediterranean baked sweet potatoes
77	Sweet Potato Greens	Clears arteries, lowers cholestrol, Vitamins C and K		Coconut curry
78	Tomatoes, Cherry	Limits UV damage to skin, good for prostate health, Vitamin A		Baked Feta Pasta, tomatoe sauce/soup, whipped tomato mozerrella dip
79	Tomatoes, Plum
80	Turmeric	Improves depression and arthritis, aids in allergy relief, anti-inflammatory		Potato and turmeric focaccia, Turmeric fried eggs with kale, turmeric tea
81	Turnip, Tokyo	Helps fight against muscular degeneration and cataracts		Roasted with greens, turnip soup
82	Watermelons	Good hydration, lots of vitamins, healthy fats and zinc		Eat the Seeds! Watermelon Relish
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1	Frog Song Organics & Partner Growers Crop Calendar 2021
2	Based on previous harvest and sales data, exact timing dependent on weather and many other factors.
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4	Dark Green = Main Season Light Green = Season Extension	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug.	Sept.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.	Notes

5	Arugula
6	Basil (Genovese, Sweet Purple, Thai, Lemon, Tulsi)
7	Beans, Green & Mixed (green/yellow/purple)
8	Bok Choi
9	Braising Mix
10	Broccoli													begins late Nov.
11	Cabbage, Green or Red
12	Cabbage, Napa
13	Calendula
14	Carrots (Baby Orange)
15	Carrots (Rainbow)
16	Celery
17	Chard
18	Chestnuts
19	Cilantro
20	Collard Greens
21	Corn, Sweet
22	Crosnes, Florida
23	Cucumbers & Blossoms
24	Dill
25	Dill Flowers
26	Eggplant, Japanese
27	Eggs, Pasture Raised & Organic Feed
28	Fennel
29	Figs
30	Flowers Bouquet
31	Flowers, Sunflowers
32	Flowers, Zinnea
33	Flowers, Celosia
34	Grapes, Muscadine
35	Kale, Red Russian/Lacinato/Curly
36	Kohlrabi
37	Lettuce, Romaine
38	Lettuce, Specialty
39	Malabar Spinach
40	Melons/Cantaloupes
41	Mizuna
42	Mustard Greens
43	Okra & Flowers
44	Onions, Scallions
45	Onions, Sweet Green Bunched
46	Onions, Sweet Cured
47	Pea Shoots
48	Peas, English
49	Peas, Snow
50	Peas, Southern (pink-eye purple hull)
51	Peas, Sugar Snap
52	Peaches/Nectarines: short season, 4-6 weeks
53	Pears, Asian & Sand: short season, 4-6 weeks
54	Peppers, Green
55	Peppers, Spicy
56	Peppers, Sweet (Corno de Toro, Jimmy Nardello, Yummy)
57	Persimmons
58	Potatoes, Baby Red or Tricolor
59	Pumpkin, Seminole
60	Radish, Daikon
61	Radish, Red
62	Radish, Spanish Black
63	Radish, Specialty (Easter Egg, D'Avignon/French Breakfast, etc.)
64	Roselle Hibiscus: available frozen year-round (as inventory permits)
65	Squash, Summer & Zucchini
66	Squash Blossoms
67	Strawberries
68	Sunchokes: harvested after first frost, available until they run out.
69	Sweet Potatoes: harvested until first frost, available until they run out.
70	Sweet Potato Greens
71	Tomatoes, Cherry
72	Tomatoes, Plum
73	Turnip, Tokyo
74	Watermelons
75	To Order Online:
76	www.frogsongorganics.com				Key:
77	info@frogsongorganics.com					Dark Green		main season, availability likely
78	Office line: (352) 468-3816					Light Green		possibly available


1	Frog Song Organics Crop Calendar - Updated for 2018/2019 Season
2	Based on previous harvest and sales data, exact timing dependent on weather and many other factors.
3	Dark Green = Main Season Likely Available
4	Light Green = Possible Availability	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug.	Sept.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.	Notes

5	Arugula
6	Basil (Genovese, Sweet Purple, Tulsi)
7	Beans, Green & Mixed (green/yellow/purple)
8	Bok Choi
9	Braising Mix
10	Broccoli
11	Cabbage, Green or Red
12	Cabbage, Napa
13	Calendula
14	Cane, Sugar
15	Carrots (Baby Orange)
16	Carrots (Rainbow)
17	Carrots (Heirloom)
18	Chard
19	Chestnuts
20	Cilantro
21	Collard Greens
22	Corn, Sweet
23	Crosnes, Florida
24	Cucumbers & Blossoms
25	Dill
26	Dill Flowers
27	Eggplant, Japanese
28	Eggs
29	Elderberry
30	Fennel
31	Figs
32	Flowers, Sunflowers
33	Grapes, Muscadine
34	Kale, Red Russian/Lacinato/Curly
35	Kohlrabi
36	Lettuce, Romaine
37	Lettuce, Specialty
38	Melons/Cantaloupes
39	Mizuna
40	Moringa
41	Mustard Greens
42	Okra & Flowers
43	Onions, Scallions
44	Onions, Sweet Green Bunched
45	Onions, Sweet Cured
46	Pea Shoots
47	Peas, English
48	Peas, Snow
49	Peas, Southern (pink-eye purple hull)
50	Peas, Sugar Snap
51	Peaches/Nectarines: short season, 4-6 weeks
52	Pears, Asian & Sand: short season, 4-6 weeks
53	Peppers, Sweet (Corno de Toro, Jimmy Nardello, Yummy)
54	Persimmons
55	Potatoes, Baby Red
56	Pumpkin Blossoms
57	Pumpkin, Seminole
58	Radish, Daikon
59	Radish, Red
60	Radish, Spanish Black
61	Radish, Specialty (Easter Egg, D'Avignon/French Breakfast, etc.)
62	Roselle Hibiscus: available frozen year-round (as inventory permits)
63	Squash, Summer & Zucchini
64	Squash Blossoms
65	Strawberries
66	Sunchokes: harvested after first frost, available until they run out.
67	Sweet Potatoes: harvested until first frost, available until they run out.
68	Sweet Potato Greens
69	Tomatoes, Cherry
70	Tomatoes, Plum
71	Turmeric
72	Turnip, Tokyo
73	Watermelons
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75	Order Minimums $150 - Includes Complimentary Delivery
76	Location	Order By	Delivery Day			Matthew Prattos
77	Delivery - Orlando	MON	WED			frogsongsales@gmail.com
78	Delivery - Jax / St. Augustine	TUE	THUR			(904) 309-3083
79	Market Pick Up Winter Park	THUR	SAT
80	Market Pick Up - St. Augustine	THUR	SAT			Online Ordering
81	Market Pick Up - Winter Garden	THUR	SAT			www.frogsongorganics.com
82						(352) 468-3816


1	Frog Song Organics Crop Calendar
2	Based on previous harvest and sales data, exact timing dependent on weather and many other factors.
3
4	Dark Green = Main Season Light Green = Season Extension	Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug.	Sept.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.	Notes

5	Arugula
6	Basil (Genovese, Sweet Purple, Tulsi)
7	Beans, Green & Mixed (green/yellow/purple)
8	Bok Choi
9	Braising Mix
10	Broccoli													begins late Nov.
11	Cabbage, Green or Red
12	Cabbage, Napa
13	Calendula													need to seed at end of Sept 2018
14	Cane, Sugar
15	Carrots (Baby Orange)
16	Carrots (Rainbow)
17	Carrots (Heirloom)
18	Chard													need to seed Sept 2018
19	Chestnuts
20	Cilantro
21	Collard Greens
22	Corn, Sweet
23	Crosnes, Florida
24	Cucumbers & Blossoms
25	Dill													need to seed with next round of carrots in L8CSE
26	Dill Flowers
27	Eggplant, Japanese
28	Eggs
29	Elderberry
30	Fennel
31	Figs
32	Flowers, Sunflowers
33	Grapes, Muscadine
34	Kale, Red Russian/Lacinato/Curly													need to seed more curly, red, and lacinato in September
35	Kohlrabi													need to seed in September
36	Lettuce, Romaine
37	Lettuce, Specialty
38	Melons/Cantaloupes
39	Mizuna
40	Moringa
41	Mustard Greens
42	Okra & Flowers
43	Onions, Scallions													Need to seed in September
44	Onions, Sweet Green Bunched													Need to order with Barnett Partin and source seeds
45	Onions, Sweet Cured													Need to order with Barnett Partin and source seeds
46	Pea Shoots
47	Peas, English
48	Peas, Snow
49	Peas, Southern (pink-eye purple hull)
50	Peas, Sugar Snap
51	Peaches/Nectarines: short season, 4-6 weeks
52	Pears, Asian & Sand: short season, 4-6 weeks
53	Peppers, Sweet (Corno de Toro, Jimmy Nardello, Yummy)
54	Persimmons
55	Potatoes, Baby Red
56	Pumpkin Blossoms
57	Pumpkin, Seminole
58	Radish, Daikon													Need to plant white varieties
59	Radish, Red
60	Radish, Spanish Black
61	Radish, Specialty (Easter Egg, D'Avignon/French Breakfast, etc.)
62	Roselle Hibiscus: available frozen year-round (as inventory permits)
63	Squash, Summer & Zucchini
64	Squash Blossoms
65	Strawberries
66	Sunchokes: harvested after first frost, available until they run out.
67	Sweet Potatoes: harvested until first frost, available until they run out.
68	Sweet Potato Greens
69	Tomatoes, Cherry
70	Tomatoes, Plum
71	Turmeric
72	Turnip, Tokyo
73	Watermelons
74	To Order Online:
75	www.frogsongorganics.com				Key:
76	frogsongoffice@gmail.com					Dark Green		main season, availability likely
77	(352) 468-3816					Light Green		possibly available


1	Frog Song Organics & Partner Growers Crop Calendar
2	Based on previous harvest and sales data, exact timing dependent on weather and many other factors.
3	Main Season FSO			Order Online at :	http://frogsong.localfoodmarketplace.com/
4	Season Extension FSO			Email:	info@frogsongorganics.com
5	Partner Growers			Office:	352-468-3816
6		Jan	Feb	March	April	May	June	July	Aug.	Sept.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.	Notes

7	Arugula
8	Basil (Genovese, Sweet Purple, Tulsi)
9	Beans, Green & Mixed (green/yellow/purple)
10	Beets
11	Bok Choy
12	Braising Mix
13	Broccoli
14	Cabbage, Green
15	Cabbage, Napa
16	Calendula
17	Cane, Sugar
18	Carrots (Baby Orange)
19	Carrots (Rainbow)
20	Carrots (Specialty)
21	Celery
22	Chard
23	Chestnuts
24	Cilantro
25	Citrus (Oranges, Grapefruit, Lemons, Ponkan, other specialties, Kumquat)
26	Collard Greens
27	Corn, Sweet
28	Crosnes, Florida
29	Cucumbers & Blossoms
30	Dandelion
31	Dill
32	Dill Flowers
33	Eggplant, Japanese
34	Eggs
35	Elder Flowers
36	Elderberry
37	Fennel
38	Figs
39	Flowers, Sunflowers
40	Ginger, Galangal (Thai)
41	Grapes, Muscadine
42	Kale, Sweet Red/Lacinato/Curly
43	Kohlrabi
44	Lettuce, Romaine
45	Lettuce, Specialty
46	Melons/Cantaloupes
47	Mizuna
48	Moringa
49	Mushrooms (Specialty)
50	Mustard Greens
51	Okra & Flowers
52	Onions, Scallions
53	Onions, Sweet Green Bunched
54	Onions, Sweet Cured
55	Parsley
56	Peas, English
57	Peas, Snow
58	Peas, Southern (pink-eye purple hull)
59	Peaches/Plums/Nectarines (Stonefruit)
60	Pears, Florida / Asian / Pineapple
61	Peppers, Cubanelle, Jalapeno, Shishito, Sweet Habanero
62	Persimmons
63	Potatoes, Baby Red
64	Pumpkin, Seminole
65	Radish, Daikon (White or Purple)
66	Radish, Red or Pink
67	Radish, Specialty (Easter Egg, D'Avignon/French Breakfast, etc.)
68	Radish, Watermelon
69	Roselle Hibiscus: available dry year-round (as inventory permits)
70	Rosemary
71	Spinach, Malabar
72	Spinach, Winter
73	Squash, Summer & Zucchini
74	Squash, Winter (Acorn, Butternut, Spaghetti, Tetsu)
75	Strawberries
76	Sweet Potatoes: harvested until first frost, available until they run out.
77	Sweet Potato Greens
78	Tomatoes, Cherry
79	Tomatoes, Plum
80	Turmeric
81	Turnip, Tokyo
82	Watermelons