As alive as the farm it came from.
We're relaunching The CityFarms CSA to bring truly fresh, locally-grown produce back to Harlem and Bed-Stuy. Below is the reverse-chronology of how this Saturday's box came to be — packed to planted.
- This week
Packing & Delivery
Boxes lined with kraft paper, cooled overnight, and stacked into the van by 5am Saturday.
- Yesterday
Harvest at first light
First heirloom tomatoes of the season — Cherokee Purples, Green Zebras, and 4.2 lbs of Sun Golds.
- Last month
Growing through the heat
Drip irrigation running dawn and dusk. Basil hedges came in strong; second lettuce succession up.
- March 2026
Planting & seeding
Trays of tomato, pepper, kale, and chard starts under grow lights in the barn.



