The peaches are looking good. We now have peaches available by the pound or if you need a peck of peaches, we have those too. Snap beans, both Blue Lake and Italian, are now available by the pound or bushel. A new “digging” of potatoes will happen this...
The sun is shining and we are picking vegetables from the fields! Our market is open today and every day (except Sundays) all summer long. All you favorite veggies are growing well and are now coming into harvest. The “cool season” crops first and then...
The recent rains have delayed our opening date just a few days this season. But today the sun in shining and we are busy all about the farm getting ready for our season opening this Friday. Our crop mix for Friday will include Cling Peaches, New Potatoes, Snap Beans,...
Our 2019 Produce Season begins in just a few days. The recent heavy rains have delayed all crops just a bit but all look to be in good shape despite all the rain. We will begin our season with the “cool season” crops such as snap beans, new potatoes,...
This winter has been really cold and wet which in many ways is actually good for farming. Colder weather in the winter is always good for the peach trees and temperatures below freezing help to control the many insects that like vegetables too. Although our total...
The Dog Days of Summer are here again and another produce season has come to a close. In fact, this has been our 50th season here at Ed Lester Farms! For five decades the Lester families have provided fresh grown produce to northwest Louisiana and beyond. We would...
Today, Saturday July 28th is our last day of our 2018 produce sales season. While they last, our shelled purple hull peas will be on sale today. Come see us for peas and more on our final day of the day season!
Right now on the farm we have plenty of beautiful okra, a southern classic! It’s available by the pound, peck or bushel. Thinking of freezing or canning? Now is a great time to get your fresh vegetables. We have red ripe tomatoes and peaches along with all...
As Summer rolls along and temperatures rise, the fruits and vegetables just keep coming. Actually, many of our crops such as okra and peppers prefer the higher tempertures as long as they have plenty of water. Rainfall has been scarce this season here in Coushatta,...
Our wonderful vine ripe tomatoes are in full harvest here at the farm. Theses beauties are available by the pound and by the box. In addition to our regular red tomatoes, we also have a wide selection of special and heirloom varities. Purple hull peas are also now...
