Sierra Vista Farmers Market Vendor Update for 10-20-2022 – –

Welcome to the Sierra Vista Farmers Market Update for October 20, 2022

Mesquite Milling at the market postponed for Oct 27 unless too humid (original date 10-20-2022)

October is Planting Time for Winter Vegetables in Cochise County (Reprinted from Herald/Review)

By John Chapman

In October plant beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, kale, kohlrabi, turnips, spinach and swiss chard. They will grow slower during the winter months but they are cold hardy and the growth of these veggies will pick up as the soil warms in the spring.

Winter vegetables grow more aggressively in full sun, meaning at least six hours of direct sunlight, however, they can tolerate some light shade.

In general, seeds should be planted at a depth of two times the width, or diameter, of the seed. Plant beet and swiss chard seed ½ to 1” deep and at least a couple of inches apart so they can fill out. For tiny seeds like carrots, place them on the surface of the soil and barely cover them with soil. Broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower about ¼ to ½ inch deep.

Remember to allow space for the plants at maturity. Try to space out the carrots and beets. If you plant them too thick, thin them out with scissors after they germinate and use the beet thinnings in a salad.

You can pre-soak the seeds of beets, turnips and swiss chard for 24 hours to soften the outer shell and increase the germination rates. The seeds of the other vegetables are too small and will germinate without pre-soaking.

After planting and giving the seeds their first irrigation, cover the planted seeds with clear plastic and weight down the edges and you have created a mini green house. The sun will heat up the soil and the seeds with germinate more quickly.

Re-plant about once a month for a continual harvest after the plants have picked up momentum. Remember; sequential planting, sequential harvesting.

These winter vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals. Salad greens such as kale, beet and turnip greens are excellent sources of fiber, antioxidants, manganese, copper, and potassium. They are also a rich source of iron, calcium, and Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C, K and Niacin.

Use the salad greens as they become large enough to eat. They will keep replenishing themselves.

You do not need a set-a-side garden. Plant your vegetables in among your existing plants, shrubs and planter boxes. The irrigation system is already installed and the winter veggies add different leaf textures and color during the winter months.

John Chapman was, garden teacher on radio, TV and garden columnist in Phoenix, AZ media for years and practices what he preaches. He now lives in Southern, AZ   Questions; john@johnchapman.com

Vendor Updates

Please see the vendor listings below with updated vendor information and the products they will be bringing.

Market Hours: Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park.

Zarpara Vineyards will be at the market this week.

Music Entertainment: Simmons Family Band

BASA is a volunteer board non-profit with a mission: “to promote local, sustainable food production, marketing and education in southern Arizona.

Webpage: http://basamesquite.org/
Weblog: http://bajaaz.blogspot.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/125627894978189
Email: brownchristie1@gmail.com

Updated Vendor Listing & Contact Information

– – Vendor Grown – –
Agricultural and Produce Vendors with the – – Vendor Grown – – seal are known to grow at least 85% of the products they sell.
– – Vendor Brokered – –
Agricultural and Produce Vendors with the – – Vendor Brokered – – seal do not grow a majority of the produce they sell and are known to purchase  a majority of their products from third parties.

Produce & Plant Vendors

Allred Family Fungi – – Vendor Grown –

Oyster mushrooms and other varieties.

Backyard Gardening & Growing  – – Vendor Grown –

Beefsteak tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.
Pears, Grannie Smith, gala and pixie crunch apples.
Red, white, and yellow onions, eggplant, okra, fresh basil.

Beatty’s Orchard – – Vendor Grown –

New apples.
520-378-2728 or 520-678-9443

Cazador Ranch

Echoing Hope Ranch – – Vendor Grown –
Variety of greens and herbs from their green house.
Kale, chard, radishes, lettuce, tomatoes, parsley, basil, dill, and more.

Horton’s Farm  – – Vendor Grown –

Sweet baby peppers, purple bell peppers, poblano and anaheim, as well as jalapenos, carrots.
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Nat Hutchins
Local and Asian plant. Seasonal produce. Fresh chicken eggs.

Ravina Arizona   – Vendor Grown –

Our mission at Ravina Arizona is to cultivate an abundance of high quality, flavorful nutrition to share with our local community. Our microgreens are grown from organic seeds in nutrient rich soil with clean water from our Sulphur Springs Valley well. We’re currently growing sunflowers, broccoli, peas, radishes, and mustard microgreens. You can learn more about our farm at www.ravinaarizona.com and pre-order your microgreens by texting (520) 276-3997.

Ruth’s Hens & Garden– Vendor Grown –

Ruth and Ray will be back in the spring of 2023.

SAS-Z Nuts – – Vendor Grown –
Locally Grown Pistachios
For more information, please visit one of their links: Facebook

Sivonn’s Garden – – Vendor Grown –
Fresh Seasonal Garden Produce such as mushrooms, salad mix, collards.
Look for her food truck for lunch specials.

Tawin’s Gardens and Crafts – – Vendor Grown –

Seasonal Garden Plants and lemon grass

Meat, Milk, Egg & Honey Vendors

Golden Rule Dairy – – Vendor Grown – –
Golden Rule Dairy Special: Their very own chicken eggs!
Fresh Raw Milk and their yummy granola.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook
Instagram-  golden_rule_dairy
goldenruledairy@gmail.com
www.goldenruledairy.com
520-210-2857

L&B Farm

Lisa and Burt will be back soon.

Papa Mike‘s Jerky 
Locally Made Jerky
For more information please visit one of their links: Website Facebook

Rocky Creek Ranch

Duck, chicken, and quail eggs

San Ysidro Farm – – Vendor Grown – -,
Jackie/Nathan will be at the market (first and third Thursday) with beef, lamb, pork, chicken, turkey and frozen pasties.
email jackie.syf@gmail.com
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Sky Island/47 Ranch – – Vendor Grown – –

Beef, and Navajo Churro Lamb.
All natural, no hormones, no antibiotics, and no grain feeding.
– Wild caught sockeye salmon from Naknek Fisheries, Bristol Bay, Alaska.
– Apple or Mesquite smoked bacon from Willcox Packing House (uncured bacon, nitrite, and nitrate free), pork chorizo, and pork sausage.
– Homemade Cowboy Style Peanut butter (made with slightly-roasted organic peanuts, no salt or sugar added).

YouTube Channel (Ranching in the Right Hemisphere): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrfx3NWeUSGZ7KOnV8XL4tQ

For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook and YouTube
520-507-5203
crossu@vtc.net

Simmons Honey Ranchito 

Our many varieties of local honey will be available in one pound jars up to one gallon jugs.
520-364-2745, no text, no call id
520-368-2039 text welcome
simmonshoney1@powerc.net

Whitecane Sockeye Salmon

Alaskan caught sockeye salmon, king salmon, halibut, ling cod, shrimp, snowcrab, Bairdi crab, Dungenese crab.

Randy will be back on November 3, 2022.

Baked Goods & Snack Vendors

Chaotic Butterfly
Keto baked goods and more.

Designs by Copper Canyon
New: Gluten-free breads by request.
Delicious truffles and sweet & savory breads.
Home decor items and tie-dye clothing.
coppercanyonind@gmail.com

Ginny’s Eclectic Kitchen
Crumb coffee cake, oatmeal sandwich cookies, sourdough, and another fun bread.
Instagram is @ginnyseclectickitchen

Flour Power Bakery
Bagel specialty – plain, cinnamon raisin, green chili & Jalapeño, and the everything bagel. My pretzel specialty is soft pretzel twists and soft pretzel bites.

Lois Chapman

Homemade donuts and brownies.

Incredible Snacks

An Incredible Variety of Snacks
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Katerina’s-It’s Original Greek
Kathy and Jim are back!!!

Fresh Made Greek Baked Goods and Prepared Food
New: Artisan Greek breads.

McDonald Farm
Baked goods such as cinnamon rolls, pies, and nut bars. Fresh eggs, pecans, beans (black, pinto, 9-bean mix), chicken and duck eggs.
SAS-Z-Nuts pistachios
Leave a message for Dona 520-220-3000

Mystic Eatz
Baked goods such as quick breads, cinnamon roll muffins, and seasonal pies.

Sweet Arizona
Locally made Toffee, Brittle, & Fudge
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook
www.sweetarizona.org
520-312-5351

Wild Arizona Gardens
The bread selection will include na’an, green chili and cheddar bread, 5 seed bread, honey oat bread and rye bread. Also on the menu will be apple pie and strawberry rhubarb crisp. If you would like to have some held for you, please text 520-508-2494. Look for Kathleen’s baked goods at Tombstone Coffee, North end of the market next to Sky Island Brand.

Personal Health & Household Vendors

Ancestral Herbals (Arizona Soap Company)

www.ArizonaSoapCompany.com
Hand made soap, lotion, balm, muscle rub, etc.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Chloe’s Creations
All-natural hand-made soaps and lotions.

Soaps for every skin type from dry to oily, to sensitive. She uses only essential oils to scent her products (lavender, peppermint, cedarwood) with all natural coloring.
No dyes, no fragrances, no phthalates, no sulfates, no parabens.
Custom made batches at a discount.

Nature’s Premium Skin Care
Aloe Vera miracle cream

Wolf Den Soap

Handmade soap every Thursday.

Prepared Foods & Beverage Vendors

Big Woody’s
Travis will NOT be at the market.
Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, BBQ, and Pulled Pork
For more information & their menu please visit one of their links: Facebook

Bombshell Sweets
Variety of cotton candy and new hot cocoa mix and hot cocoa by the cup.
Fresh squeezed lemonade and Italian sodas.
New location on south end next to Copper Canyon Designs.

Café Cultiva

Whole bean or ground coffee by the pound.
Fresh Coffee and Hot Beverages.
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook
774-316-2328

Cannonball Teas

Cannonball Tea aims to provide our area with the finest possible boba tea. We prepare in small batches using only the finest ingredients available. We create signature flavors not available anywhere else like the Captain’s Rum and local favorites like Horchata. If you don’t see your drink available let us know and we will supply your favorite.

Crazy Coyote Concessions

Kettle Corn and Smoothies
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook
520-904-2327
kettlekornaz@gmail.com

Mi Burrito
Burritos from the grill with fresh salsa for lunch.

Lazy KJ Ranch
Locally Grown Organic Pork for lunch specials.
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Lasagna and More
Complete line of Take-n-Bakes, sauces, Chef Burritos, SW Spice Blend
For more information please visit one of their links: Website, Facebook

Mulcogi

Spices and herb mixes.

Queen Ceviche
Fresh Made Salsa, Ceviche, Hand Sanitizer, and hibiscus syrup.
For more information, please visit one of their links: Facebook
520-904-4715

Sivonn’s Asian Cuisine

Lo Mein, fried rice, steamed buns, eggrolls, spring rolls, glass noodles

Tombstone Coffee

New organic Ceylon tea and chai spices and London fog, which is an Earl grey tea with lavender, vanilla and steamed milk.
Specialty coffee drinks, hot and cold on the go.
Kathleen’s Wild Arizona Garden bakery goods available as well.

Pet Food & Product Vendors

Maggie’s Dog Treats & Accessories/Blue Collar Dog Treats

Maria will NOT be at the market.
All Natural Pet Snacks and Treats

Services

Hone Ranger

Knife sharpening at the market.

Artisan Vendors 

Greenstone Pottery & Crafts
Hand Made Pottery, Jewelry, & Crafts
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook
520-537-4859
courage.4life4u@gmail.com
530-539-4859
greenstone.collection@gmail.com

Bannuar Trading & Sporting Goods

Handcrafted jewelry and cut antlers for dog chews

Bernie & Bill Medley
Paintings, Custom Frames and Woodwork
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
For more information please visit one of their links:

Doug Merrill

Handmade wooden boxes, tables, coat racks, benches, and wind chimes.

Rincon Valley Artisans

Ray & Diane will be at the market.

Sierra Vista Gems
New batch of blue oak and mesquite pens.
Cheri’s front license plates.

Suzy Bingham
Framed paintings.

Tombstone Pottery

Artisan Vendors (once a month)

Chalia’s Craft

•Crochet earrings

•Crochet & Macramé Plant Hangers

•Crochet bags and baskets

•Wall Decor

•Pillow Shams (seasonal item)

•Throw Blankets (seasonal item)

Shop: chaliascraft.Etsy.com

Instagram: @chalias_craft

Jim Williams
Jim will be back in the fall.
Wood works such as Lazy Susans, checker boards, and unique writing utensils

New artisans:

Crafts by Constance
Gumption
Stone & Thread
Thompson Woodworkings
Sagewillow
Crowe’s Den

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