Kelso Acres: To market, to market, to buy ...I mean to sell produce

This was our first week spent at the Mankato Farmer's Market, it was also our first week with all of our tomato varieties being ready. All I could think was..about time...and we need more room! Ed built and installed some sidewalls on the S-10 so that he could fit all the produce we needed to bring to the New Ulm market. We couldn't really stuff the Prius full of market goodies as I had my 8-5 job and we didn't think it would be a good idea to let them bake in the car on Thursday. I came home Wednesday night to see a saggy butt truck...and a husband worried that if he added any more weight it might be too much for the springs on the truck. So of course I couldn't resist a photo opportunity!

Only room for a driver and a cup of coffee!

Saturday was probably one of the coolest I can remember for a long time. It was cloudy, but not humid...warm but not hot...I actually had to put on a jacket! Got some funny looks for doing it but this CA girl doesn't take to 60 degree weather as easily as my native MN hubby (who was saying "man it's good to wear long sleeves again"). We arrived at the New Ulm Market 20 min. earlier than we normally do thinking we'd have plenty of time, but as the clock ticked down Ed was rushed to get the remainder of the peppers out on the table in time for the bell to ring signaling the start of the day.

We had to rearrange how we setup to try and squeeze more room out of our 2 parking stalls!

Onions, leeks, shallots, chives and swiss chard

Ed weighing out the peppers

4 of the 5 different tomato varieties we brought with us

Cilantro, eggplant, carrots, and beets

Once again I had my normal Sunday walk through the garden and found some watermelon (sugar babies) that are almost ready for market, sweet corn that will finally be ready later this week, and the edamame pods that are beginning to form. I also discovered what a beautiful flower okra produces.