Stanhill Farm News!

May is National Asparagus Month - the perfect time to try out this delicious vegetable! The British asparagus season runs from April to June and is considered to be the best in the world. When buying asparagus choose firm but tender stalks with a good colour and closed tips. Before cooking, wash in cold water and remove the ends of the stalks. Boil or steam until just tender (4-7 minutes depending on thickness). Alternatively, try it in a stir-fry, blend into soup or simply boil on its own and season with a little salt and pepper!  Our own Stanhill Farm asparagus harvest is now in full swing, priced at £4.00 per 250g (bundle) or 2 for £7.00!
 
Nutritionally, asparagus is packed full of goodness, so not only are you getting a delicious vegetable but a healthy one too! Eating asparagus promotes healthy bacteria in the large intestine and can help reduce bloating. It contains vitamin K, essential for healthy blood clotting and is a rich source of vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. Asparagus is a mild diuretic and is believed to help detoxify the body.
 
We have had a very successful start to the launch of our sourdough bread and are receiving lots of positive feedback! Produced locally by baker, Sourdough Mikate, we offer a range of nine different varieties of fresh, handcrafted sourdough bread. Choose from: Classic White, 80/20 (White & Wholegrain), 70/20 (White & Rye), Malted Grain, Sesame, Olive & Herb, Cheese & Onion, Jalapeno Cheddar and Big Cheese.
 
Orders are delivered to the farm every Friday morning, for collection from 9:30am onwards.  Please place your order directly with the baker by 12:00pm on a Wednesday: www.sourdoughmikate.co.uk. If you have any questions or queries regarding sourdough bread or the ordering process, please email: info@stanhillfarm.co.uk. If you would like to discover some the many health benefits of sourdough bread, please click here to read an article written for the April edition of Dartford Living magazine.
 
We are pleased to announce that our 2025 Maize Maze will be opening in July in time for the school summer holidays, and this year's theme will be ‘Puzzling Pets’! Please keep an eye on the Maize Maze page of our website or our Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter social media pages for further details regarding our chosen maze design, opening date and prices.

In the next couple of weeks we will be introducing an exciting new meal range which we will be trialling for the Farm Shop! Freshly made frozen meals without any additives or preservatives. Our frozen pies have always been very popular; therefore, we have decided to expand our frozen range to offer more variety! Further details will be coming soon!
 
Several enquiries have been coming in asking if our Pick Your Own is open. We usually open for strawberries around the beginning of June, but this all depends on the weather. Please check for updates closer to the time on the Pick Your Own page of our website, or our Facebook, Instagram or Twitter social media pages. 
 
Jersey Royal potatoes are beginning to come down in price and are now £9.00 per kilo.
 
We are currently harvesting rhubarb and asparagus. Leeks and parsnips are now coming to an end. Fresh from the fields, zero food miles and no plastic!
 
All of the above are available to buy from both our Farm Shop and Click & Collect Service. Subject to availability. The sourdough bread as mentioned above, can be ordered directly with the baker, Sourdough Mikate.