Soda Rock Farms, LLC

04/20/2016

Did you know certain plants can be natural mosquito repellents? Plants such as ROSEMARY, LAVENDER, BASIL, LEMON THYME, MARIGOLDS, CATNIP, and LEMON BALM are all varieties you can place around your house to help with mosquito control this season.

09/25/2015

It amazing how much crop doesn't make the cut because of slight blemishes and funky shapes. Luckily, we pair with Farm to Pantry in Healdsburg and a local pig farmer to create an almost waste free farm!

The amount Americans throw away annually would fill a 100-story building 44 times, says Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The USDA and the EPA have issued a challenge to cut that in half by 2030.

08/20/2015

We are so happy to share our "cosmetically challenged" tomatoes with the local community.

08/07/2015

We are introducing a new heirloom this year, the Yellow Brandywine. It's flavor is surprising bold compared to other lighter heirlooms. It's great paired with Purple Cherokee in a BLT.

07/29/2015

Proper ways to store summer veggies- TOMATOES on the counter top stem down. BASIL on the counter top in plastic bag. Likes the refrigerator: SQUASH, PEPPERS, GREEN BEANS, CUCUMBERS.

07/17/2015

Get your FAVORITE SUMMER RECIPES ready! Soda Rock will be returning to Healdsburg Farmers' Market, Santa Rosa Vet's Building and Windsor Farmer's Market this weekend.

06/29/2015

First pick of the season! We have missed these sugar filled Sungold Cherry Tomatoes

06/25/2015

Some great practical tips when water conversation techniques are most important.

A master gardener offers expert advice on planting a drought resistant vegetable garden this summer.

05/25/2015

Let the count down begin... Only a few more months before these big boys start flooding the farm!

05/14/2015

Here on the farm we are constantly trimming our basil. Luckily that means we get to make PESTO!
Quick and easy recipe:
Ingredients:
3 cups of packed basil
1/2 cup of toasted pinenuts or walnuts
3-4 garlic cloves (toasted in same pan with nuts)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
To make:
Place basil, nuts, garlic, and cheese in food processor and blend for 30-45 seconds. Then drizzle in oil until the pesto reaches the consistency you prefer.
Enjoy over pasta, in sandwiches, on chicken or grilled veggies!

04/13/2015

We are proud to announce our farming practices have been rated BEST at Whole Foods!

03/20/2015

Happy 1st day of SPRING!!!