Garden Guides

LET'S GROW ORGANIC BASIL
At Summer Wind Farms basil is the scent of summer—fast growing, generous, and endlessly useful in the kitchen. With good sun, steady picking, and a little attention to moisture, basil becomes one of the most productive herbs in the garden. The guidance below follows how we grow basil for flavor, health, and long harvests.

LET'S GROW ORGANIC BRASSICAS
Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts are all brassicas (Cole crops): cool-season plants that reward early starts, steady growth, and strong pest prevention. This guide provides practical, organic-first methods that work in real gardens.

LET'S GROW ORGANIC EGGPLANTS
Nothing compares to eggplant picked firm and glossy from the garden and cooked the same day. The guidance below reflects how we grow eggplants on our own farm and what we've learned working with chefs and local gardeners.

LET'S GROW ORGANIC GARLIC
You plant in the fall, which alone is so unusual, the garlic grows a little in the fall and then emerges in the early spring welcoming you to a new season. It's harvested, cured, and ready to use just when your home garden is producing all kinds of goodies you can use the garlic with. Garlic should be a regular part of your home garden plan!

LET'S GROW ORGANIC MELONS
We call them "Summer Chillers" because they are a great hot weather cooldown whether eaten fresh or pureed into a soft drink or cocktail. You know them as Cantaloupe, muskmelons, and watermelons—seeded, seedless, and mini types—thrive in hot weather, rich soil, and consistent moisture. This guide provides practical organic methods for successful gardens.

LET'S GROW ORGANIC PEPPERS
Peppers offer unmatched diversity—sweet, smoky, fruity, or fiery hot—and flavor improves the longer fruits ripen on the plant. This guide follows the same style as our lettuce and eggplant sheets, blending variety selection, practical culture, and organic problem‑solving.

LET'S GROW ORGANIC TOMATOES
Every one of our tomato plants is USDA Certified Organic and grown with four generations of farming experience. We'd love to share what we have learned with home gardeners. This section is our comprehensive guide to tomato growing.

LETS GROW ORGANIC CUCUMBERS, SQUASH AND PUMPKINS
In this section you will find everything you need to know about growing cucumbers, summer and winter squash and pumpkins, all members of the cucurbit family.

LETS GROW ORGANIC LETTUCE
We trial varieties for flavor, reliability, and disease resistance so home gardeners can succeed from the first harvest. The guidance below reflects how we grow lettuce on our own farm and what we've learned working with chefs and local gardeners.