Discover What’s in Season
What grows in Northern Nevada?
We’re lucky to be nestled between the beautiful Ruby mountains here in the high desert region of Northern Nevada. When you think of Nevada you probably think of deserts and highways, not the optimal climate for growing produce.
Luckily, we’ve been growing farm fresh produce in this region for generations and we’ve learned a thing or two about how to get the most out of the land. You can expect to find the finest quality of nutritionally dense fruits, vegetables, greens and herbs coming out of the Lotspeich Family Farm.
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Spring
You can expect to see the first of the season’s flowers and fresh new veg popping up; the Asparagus, Beets, Spinach and Lettuce are all ready for harvest. Microgreens, grown indoors, are available starting here and continuing all year.
Summer
Perfectly fresh vegetables are bound for your table - try the Tomatoes, Peppers, Zucchini, Cucumber, Cauliflower and Cantaloupe this time of year. Summer is bursting with flowers too.
Fall
Pumpkin, Squash and Kohlrabi love these cooler temperatures - be sure to grab some for your favorite Fall recipes. Then it’s time to bulk order tomatoes, pickling cucumbers, and more to begin canning with.
Winter
Winter is the time when we prepare for the next growing season. We’re busy checking soil, getting beds ready and starting to seed for the new year. We will almost always be planning new to try new varieties and crops too.
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
NEW! - Microgreens
Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients, microgreens are a fantastic way to make your diet more nutritious. We grow a variety of microgreens from mild broccoli and radish to the delightfully spicy wasabi, making it easy to find your favorites. Try them on salads or sandwiches, garnish pasta or meat dishes, or make a super-tasty pesto. You can even add them to soups!
Salad Greens
Lettuce and Salad Greens are our staple crops. We usually have around a dozen different varieties of lettuce growing, from full-sized romaine lettuce to standard green leaf lettuce to gorgeous red butterhead lettuce and miniature romaines. We sell full heads of lettuce as well as a bagged salad mix with spinach, baby kale, and baby chard included.
Availability: March - October
Tomatoes
Tomatoes to us are the quintessential taste of summer produce so we’re sure to grow plenty of varieties and colors for you. We have heirloom and traditional tomatoes through to smaller varieties like salad and cherry tomatoes to liven up your plates and explore new cuisines of the world with.
Availability: July - October
Peppers
We practically specialize in peppers, we have almost 20 varieties available each year and they range from deliciously sweet through to hot peppers. Our variety means that we have just the pepper to bring your dish to life, as well as specialty kinds of peppers for special dishes. Like our appetizer peppers which are sold in bags, while the rest are sold individually.
Availability: July - October
Zucchini
We have a zucchini for every use and just about every color you could wish for. These tasty little guys are so fun to include in summer dishes and salads. Believe it or not, your favorite summer squash are technically zucchini and we do our best to grow a full range of flavors and colors for you to enjoy.
Availability: June - September
Melons
Hand on heart, we believe we grow the freshest tasting melons in the region! They have a short but sweet season, just in time for you to enjoy on a hot summer day. Keep an eye out as we’re always trying to grow different specialty melons and see what we can get to thrive in our harsh climate.
Availability: August
Winter Squash and Pumpkins
Fall wouldn’t be half as fun without winter squash and pumpkins so we’ve got you covered. We grow every type you can dream of from butternut to acorn, spaghetti to banana squash and plenty more specialty types for you to try. We also grow ornamental pumpkins in a variety of sizes and colors including jack-o-lanterns for the spooky season!
Availability: September - October
Broccoli and Cauliflower
The broccoli and cauliflower being grown on our farm is anything but boring, we’ve got a range of colors and sizes for you to try out such as our vibrant purple cauliflower.
Did you know that cabbage and kohlrabi are both the same plant? We grow these too!
Availability: June - October
Sweet Corn
We’re the only growers of sweet corn in Elko county, so if you’re looking for freshly grown local corn look no further. The season is very short, but we pick them at the juiciest and they are definitely worth the wait. They get snapped up quick, so we offer them by the dozen so no one around the table has to miss out.
Availability: August
Cucumbers
We grow a wide range of cucumbers but if you enjoy eating them fresh, then you’ve got to try our extra thin skinned cucumbers - once you try them, you’ll be hooked! But it doesn’t end there, we’ve got snacking cucumbers, English cucumbers, traditional and pickling cucumbers for you too.
Availability: July - September
Green Beans
We’ve got a rainbow of green beans growing here in Elko county, be sure to add some color to your plate with our yellow, purple and green beans. We pick them weekly so they are all as fresh as can be for market days, where you can grab them by the bag.
Availability: August
Specialty Produce
We’re always continuing to experiment and see what fresh new fruit and veg we can grow for you in this region. As well as our regular produce you can also find things like eggplant, rhubarb, onions, beets and carrots. As well as a range of herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley and dill being sold by the bunch. Ask us what we’ve growing next!
Canning and Pickling
As the year ticks on, it’s time get ready for canning and pickling season. We’ve got all the produce you’ll need and have them available in bulk by the pound for you. The demand often far outweighs the supply so to secure your goods in time, be sure to sign up to our wait lists in advance.
Availability: August - September