Plant Starts at the Park Rapids Farmers Market: Opening Day Starts Here

Honeydew Farm
3 days ago
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Welcome back, market season.

This Saturday we'll be returning to the Park Rapids Farmers Market with a booth full of herbs, vegetables, and flower starts ready for their new homes.

Whether you're filling raised beds, planting containers, or starting your first garden, we've got a wide selection of starts ready for the season ahead.

Find us near the music tent, across from Thielen Motors from 9 AM–1 PM.

🌱 Plant Starts at the Park Rapids Farmers Market This Week

Explore some of the vegetable, herb, and flower starts we'll have available for opening day at the Park Rapids Farmers Market. Whether you're planting a vegetable garden, filling containers, or adding a few new favorites to your landscape, there's something for every gardener this season.

Featured varieties available this week. Availability may vary throughout the season.

Honeydew Farm herb and vegetable plant starts at the Park Rapids Farmers Market including basil, chives, dill, lemongrass, parsley, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, kale, cucumbers, and peppers.

Honeydew Farm plant starts at the Park Rapids Farmers Market featuring heirloom tomatoes, peppers, flowers, and garden varieties for spring planting.

Featured Plant: Thai Sweet Basil

If you're looking to try something new this season, Thai Sweet Basil is one of our favorites.

Unlike traditional basil, it has a slightly spicy, licorice-like flavor that shines in stir-fries, curries, noodle dishes, and fresh summer recipes. It also grows beautifully in containers and garden beds.

Easy to grow and incredibly productive, it's a great addition to any herb garden.

Recipe of the Week

Thai Basil Fried Rice

A quick weeknight meal that lets Thai Sweet Basil shine.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice
1 bell pepper, diced
2 eggs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup Thai Sweet Basil leaves

Instructions

Sauté garlic and peppers.
Add eggs and scramble.
Stir in rice, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Remove from heat and fold in Thai Sweet Basil.
Serve immediately.

Garden Tip of the Week

Planting tomatoes this season? Consider growing more than one variety.

Try a combination of:

Brandywine for slicing
San Marzano for sauces
Supersweet 100 for snacking
Gold Nugget for early cherry tomatoes

You'll enjoy a longer harvest and a wider range of flavors throughout the season.

See You Saturday

We're looking forward to another season of local food, flowers, and community.

Park Rapids Farmers Market

Saturday • 9 AM–1 PM

Near the music tent, across from Thielen Motors

See you at the market.

Love the Honeydew Farm look? Our full collection of farm-inspired goods—including tote bags, mugs, and apparel—is available online, and we'll have a small selection at the market for you to see in person.