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!
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.
Our own Stanhill Farm asparagus harvest is now in full swing, priced at £4.50 per 250g (bundle) or 2 for £7.00!
We are pleased to announce that our 2026 Maize Maze will be opening in July in time for the school summer holidays, and this year's theme will be ‘Traitors’! Please keep an eye on the Maize Maze page of our website or our Facebook or Instagram social media pages for further details regarding our chosen maze design, opening date and prices.
We have been stocking sourdough bread for just over a year now, and continue to receive 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 and are available for collection from 9:30am onwards. To place an order, please contact the baker directly by 12:00pm each Wednesday, via her website: www.sourdoughmikate.co.uk. A small selection of Classic White, Cheese & Onion, and Malted Grain loaves is also available in the Farm Shop. Please note that availability is limited and these sell quickly.
If you have any questions about our sourdough bread or the ordering process, please contact us at: info@stanhillfarm.co.uk.
Jersey Royal potatoes have now come down in price to £8.00 per kilo. Cornish potatoes have just started, also priced at £8.00 per kilo. Hugh Lowe (Kent) strawberries will be available soon.
We are currently harvesting rhubarb and asparagus. Fresh from the fields, zero food miles and no plastic!
Please note our opening times for the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, as follows:
- Saturday 23rd May: 9:00am-5:30pm
- Sunday 24th May: 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Monday 25th May (Bank Holiday): Closed