Luminous Ground Farm
An ecological farm along the Trent River.
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Herb and Vegetable Plants
The plants
- Grown in 4″ peat pots
- No chemical-based additives or fertilizers used. Fertility (as needed) added via feather meal, alfalfa meal or seaweed/hydrolyzed fish concentrate
Growing tips
Before planting: Peat pots dry out much more quickly than conventional plastic pots. I prefer bottom watering (placing the pot to soak in a shallow basin of water) to ensure that the soil is properly moistened. Just don’t leave them soaking for too long – you don’t want to drown the plants!
When planting: Peat pots are compostable. As a result, plants do not need to be removed from the peat pot before planting, especially if the plant roots have already started growing through the pot walls. Ensure that the peat pot is completely covered by soil so that the exposed edges do not wick off moisture and dry the root ball out. Keep the soil well-moistened – peat pots will eventually break down, but the process takes a lot longer than you would expect if the soil is too dry.
If the roots of the plant are not too firmly adhered to the sides if the pot, considering tearing the peat pot off the plant’s root ball. Again, while the peat pots are compostable, they are quite thick (for structural integrity) and do take a long time to break down.
Herb varieties
basil – annual
Genovese – classic Italian basil used for pesto
Thai – commonly found in pho and curry dishes
Tulsi (Holy) – fragrant and sweet, has medicinal uses
bergamot – perennial, attracts pollinators
chives – perennial
garlic chives – perennial
echinacea purpurea – perennial, also known as coneflower, attracts pollinators
lavender – perennial
lemon balm – perennial
mint – perennial
peppermint
spearmint
oregano – perennial
parsley, flat-leaf – biennial (treat as an annual)
rosemary – tender perennial
sage – perennial
thyme – perennial
Vegetable varieties
eggplant
Asian “Violet Delite”
sweet pepper
orange mini “Cornito Arancia”
banana “Goddess”
hot pepper
habanero “Helios”
jalapeno “Pantera”
hot wax “Hungarian Hot Wax”
cherry tomato
pink “Sunpeach”
Artisan torch “Blush”
tomato
red slicer “New Girl”
red paste “Granadero”
*note: all tomato varieties are indeterminate (vining) and will require trellising
Pick-up location / time
Quinte West
Farm
(15 min NW of Frankford)
Toronto
Downtown residential location
(5 min walk from Grange Park)
*email luminousgroundfarm@gmail.com if you need an exact address before deciding to order*
The two pick-up weeks are TENTATIVELY:
- Week of May 11 (the week before May long weekend)
- Week of May 25
As I want to ensure that the plants are sufficiently mature and the weather warm enough for planting, the exact weeks may be adjusted depending on how the spring goes.
Toronto pickup: I will update you on the exact pick-up day when I know which day I can drive in to Toronto. There is some flexibility, as I am able to leave the plants at the pick-up location for a day or two if you are unable to make the exact pick-up day.
On-farm pick-up: The exact pick-up day will be worked out with everyone individually over email.
Pricing
4″ peat pots
$5 each
$4 each for 5+ pots
CSA
The CSA program is on hiatus for 2026. Check back in 2027 (:
Every week, pick up a share of seasonal, freshly harvested produce grown on our farm. My aim is to provide you access to high quality food grown with flavour and freshness in mind. Each share consists of familiar staple vegetables as well as new and interesting varieties that you might not find in most supermarkets.
Your shares will reflect the seasonality of food grown in Southern Ontario, from cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes in the heat of the summer, to hearty root vegetables, frost-sweetened greens from the polytunnel, and winter squash in the fall.
Your shares will be large – enough for a household of four that enjoys their vegetables. That being said, I have also had couples and individuals in the past that have enthusiastically polished off their weekly shares! If the quantity or the price worries you, I recommend splitting a share with family or friends.
Also available: SMALL shares! These are smaller shares that are great for one person or a couple looking to supplement their diet with seasonal vegetables.
Pick up locations and times
Toronto
Tuesdays, any time after 11:00 AM
Downtown location, 5-minute walk from Grange Park
(exact address given upon registration*)
Quinte West
Mondays, any time after 9:00 AM
Farm gate, 15-minute drive NW of Frankford
(exact address given upon registration*)
*If you need the exact address before deciding to register, please email me at luminousgroundfarm.com
Pricing*
Regular share: $780
Small share: $450
*If needed, the cost can be spread over three installments (see sign-up link for more details).
Subsidized share option
If cost is a concern for you, consider signing up for a discounted CSA (20% off).
If you would like to contribute by adding more subsidized spots, consider signing up for an “inflated” CSA (+20%). I will only use your contribution if there is a need for subsidized CSAs, otherwise, the 20% will be refunded to you.
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