Sierra Vista Farmers Market Vendor Update for 7-28-2022 – –

Welcome to the Sierra Vista Farmers Market Update for July 28, 2022

Solarization Kills Weeds & Diseases without Chemicals (reprinted from Herald/Review)

By John Chapman

Are you uncomfortable using chemical herbicides to kill weeds and grasses in your landscape and gardens? Why not let the sun do the work for you? It’s called “SOLARIZATION” and summertime is the perfect time to use it. Ideally, solarization should begin in May and extend into June and completed by July just in time to plant sweet corn and fall melons however Solarization can be used anytime during the summer to clear your landscape of weeds and grasses.

Solarization is the most effective and the safest means of controlling weeds, weed seed, unwanted grass, and soil pest problems in home gardens and landscapes. In the high desert lots of heat from high solar radiation make soil solarization the very best solution – and it doesn’t involve chemicals.

Solarization consists of covering the soil with a clear plastic tarp for 4 to 6 weeks during a hot period of the year when the soil will receive maximum direct sunlight. When correctly done, the top six inches soil will heat up to as high as 125 degrees. Over several weeks, that’s hot enough to kill a wide range of soil inhabiting pests such as wilts, root rot fungi, noxious weed seed and root knot nematodes. It is especially effective for treating garden soils, where the intent is to plant vegetables, herbs, and flowers. We can use pre-emergent herbicides to kill weed seed in our landscape planters, but they kill all seed so we can’t use them in vegetable gardens where we plant seeds. Solarization is the perfect solution – even around fruit trees.

Seeds are very heat resistant when dry so before applying the plastic covering the soil should be well watered. Wet soil also conducts heat better that dry soil. Water the soil to a depth of one foot since this will enhance heat penetration through the soil. In dry soils most pest organisms are dormant however in moist soils, pest organisms are more active and thus more susceptible to the lethal effects of heat. A sprinkler or drip-line irrigation line gives the good results.

Large rolls of plastic (6 mil) to use for solarization are available at home supply and hardware stores. Use clear polyethylene, not black plastic! Clear plastic favors more rapid and deep heating of the soil than does black plastic. Clear plastic produces higher soil temperatures faster than black plastic. Sunlight passes through clear plastic to heat the soil directly whereas black plastic intercepts the light, and soil is heated only where the plastic actually touches the soil and some of the heat generated when sunlight hits black plastic is lost directly to the outside air.

Lay out the plastic to cover the desired area with extra around the perimeter.  As the plastic is pulled tight, hold the plastic in place around the perimeter by covering it with soil, metal pipers or bricks to seal and weight down the edges. As you move around the perimeter keep pulling the plastic tight. A tight fit sealed against the soil surface allows for better heating.

Plants often grow faster and produce yields of increased quantity and quality (size and appearance) when grown in solarized compared to nontreated soil. Soil solarization can control many soil-borne pathogens and pests. The method is simple, safe, and effective, leaves no toxic residues, and can be easily used on a large or small scale. Large increases in plant growth, harvestable yield, and crop quality often occur in solarized soil and often continue for more than one growing season.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.

Sweet and tamale corn at the market this week!

Music Entertainment: Pat Panther

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 –

Phillip will be back this week.!

Oyster mushrooms and other varieties.

Backyard Gardening & Growing  – – Vendor Grown –

Beefsteak tomatoes and cherry tomatoes.
Figs, peaches, and plums
Red, white, and yellow onions, red and golden beets, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini and yellow squash, okra, fresh basil.

Beatty’s Orchard – – Vendor Grown –

Edith will be back next season.
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 –

Mark and Jessica are back!
Garlic, onions, patty pan squash, yellow zucchini, carrots, turnips, lettuce, green onions, red Russian kale, and beets.
For more information please visit one of their links: Facebook

Little Red Hen Farm– – Vendor Grown –

Anna apples, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, flower bouquets.

Pink Lady apples and peaches coming on August 4.

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 –

Figs are ripe!
Summer produce is in full swing with the production of snap beans. Fresh and delicious. The tomatoes are ripening so good in a summer salad. One of our young trees produced a small amount of purple plums and we picked the first cucumbers which taste so different than store bought. I pulled all of my Texas sweet onions which are sweet and large. If you need dill I have  an abundance of supply. Ray has new plants in his collection. See you Thursday for these tasty treats.

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.

Tawin’s Gardens and Crafts – – Vendor Grown –

Seasonal Garden Plants

Triple J & R – – Vendor Grown –

“We are a family providing homegrown microgreens and sprouts. We carry a varied selection of microgreens and sprouts grown hydroponically on food safe screens using only pH balanced water and food grade nutrients for microgreen growth. If you don’t see one you like just let us know and we will grow it for you. Email us at triplej&r@arizonaremountstation.net or give us a call at (520) 266-2479. Our Website is arizonaremountstation.net.”

Meat, Milk, Egg & Honey Vendors

Golden Rule Dairy – – Vendor Grown – –
NEW: Raw butter and Ghee.
Golden Rule Dairy Special: Their very own chicken eggs!
Fresh Raw Milk, Cream, and Dairy Products and their yummy granola.
Golden Rule Dairy Special eggs will be available in July and August.
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 at the market on the 3rd Thursday of the month.

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 – –

Dennis will NOT be at the market on August 4, 2022

– Locally Raised Range fed Criollo 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 in November 2022.

Baked Goods & Snack Vendors

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

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

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 will be back in October.

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

McDonald Farm
Dona is back!
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 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Prepared Foods & Beverage Vendors

Big Woody’s
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

Crazy Coyote Concessions

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

Julie & Sammie’s

Variety of ice creams, novelty candies, and more.

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
Feliz will NOT be at the market this week.
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

Specialty coffee drinks, hot and cold on the go.
Kathleen’s Wild Arizona Garden bakery goods available as well.

Zumi Juice
Come quench your thirst with a delicious, fresh, raw, cold juice made to order at our bright orange tent.  All of our juices are made from fruit to cup with no additives, just pure goodness.  Fresh Limeade is always served.

Pet Food & Product Vendors

Maggie’s Dog Treats & Accessories/Blue Collar Dog Treats
All Natural Pet Snacks and Treats

Services

Hone Ranger

Knife sharpening at the market.

Artisan Vendors (are back) 

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, Meyer lemons

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

Doug and Patty will be back in the cooler season.
Handmade wooden boxes, tables, coat racks, benches, and wind chimes.

The Humble Daisy

Pam will be at the market on the first Thursday of the month.
– Local greeting cards made using Arizona photography, local art, and origami.
– Come get your greeting cards here. Personalization available.
-wire wrapped stones
-Spend time at Pam’s beading table

Sierra Vista Gems
Gerry and Gary will be back in July or August.
New batch of blue oak and mesquite pens.
Cheri’s front license plates.

Suzy Bingham
Framed paintings.

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

Rincon Valley Artisans

Ray & Diane will be at the market on the first and 3rd Thursday.

New artisans:

Desert Owl Forge
Richard Mann -woodworkings
Dust & Sky-paintings
Blue Bear Trading
Tombstone Pottery (7-21-2022)

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