Sprout Farm Takes Off

Photo by Cori Egan
Phyllis and Jay Sprout started their farm in 1984 selling veggies on the roadside by the honor system. This year they anticipate 200 customers will visit their farm stand each day during the high season.
Photo by Cori Egan
red and green leaf lettuces
Photo by Cori Egan
Jay in one of two greenhouses dedicated to hanging flower baskets and perennials
Photo by Cori Egan
pea tendrils in blossom inch up wire frames
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Last year’s harvest was 10,000 lbs
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Jay uses tomato clips to anchor his plants on twine suspended from overhead cables
Photo by Cori Egan
the first tomatoes of the season