Late Bloom Farm operates on three-quarters of an acre in Haverhill, Massachusetts, where they grow certified organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers using no-till, human-scale practices that go beyond organic standards. The farm has been certified organic from the very beginning and takes pride in growing pesticide-free produce using mostly hand tools and human power, with soil health as their primary focus in all daily decisions.

The farming philosophy at Late Bloom centers on working with nature and minimally disturbing the land both below and above ground. After a one-time tilling, they form permanent beds that will never be tilled again, allowing soil life including fungi, bacteria, earthworms, and arthropods to thrive and transport water and nutrients to the food they grow. They maximize photosynthesis on the farm by growing multiple crop successions throughout the season and cover crops to nourish and build soil organic matter while preventing erosion.

Late Bloom Farm celebrates biodiversity by growing over 50 different crops and hundreds of varieties, planting perennial hedgerows with native plants, flowers, herbs, and fruit trees throughout their vegetable plots. They recognize nature as their teacher and embrace the meaningful intimacy with the land that their farming style provides, allowing them to spend more time listening and observing. The farm offers a Community Supported Agriculture program with market-style pickup, where members can choose their weekly share of fresh produce and pick their own flowers during the blooming season.

Vegetables

• Greens (multiple varieties)
• Sugar snap peas
• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Peppers
• Squashes
• Alliums
• Root vegetables

Pantry/Other

• Herbs
• Flowers (pick your own)