August Produce Newsletter

August Produce Newsletter

Hey friends!

We rolled into August with bold colors, juicy bites, and serious flavor out in the fields. This month, we’re especially excited about our bell peppers, spicy jalapeños, and the ever-beautiful heirloom tomatoes—they’re sweet, tangy, and just begging to be part of your next salad or sandwich.

And let’s not forget: it’s still peak watermelon season, and these beauties are as refreshing as summer gets. Perfect for slicing, snacking, or turning into a backyard BBQ showstopper.

Whether you're here for the heat, the sweet, or a little bit of both—there’s something for everyone at the stand this month. Let’s take a look at what’s growing on! 🌱

Vegetables

Pickling & Slicing Cucumbers– $1.25 each

Crisp, crunchy, and brine-ready

Cabbage– $1.00/lb.  Crunchy, mild, and super versatile—perfect for slaws, stir-fries, tacos, or fermenting into your own kraut. It’s a staple with endless potential

Golden and Red Beets—$2.50/bunch 

3 to a bunch!

Radishes— $1.50 each

French Breakfast & the colorful Easter Egg variety.

Bell Peppers– $2.00 each Purple Islander variety: Not your average bell pepper! These beauties start out deep purple and ripen into a stunning mix of orange and purple. Sweet, crisp, and perfect for snacking, stuffing, or adding color to any dish.

Jalapeños 4 for $1.00 & Anaheim Peppers $1.75/lb.–  

Bringing the heat this month! Toss them into your favorite salsa, roast them for extra flavor, or slice them up to spice up any dish. 

Patty Pan, Crookneck & Zucchini Squash— $1.75/lb.

Great for grilling or eating raw

Purple/Green Onions– $1.50/bunch

Perfect for grilling or garnishing

Bicolored Corn– 5 for $3.00

(while supplies last!) 

Red and White Onion—$1.00/lb.Crisp, flavorful, and perfect for everything from burgers to sautés.

Dried Garlic—$1.25 each

Rich, aromatic, and ready to level up your cooking

Citrus

Oranges— Navel: Barn Field packed with flavor and juice

10lb. for $6.00

5lb. for $3.50

Loose $1.00/lb.

Grapefruit— 0.60/lb.

Red, Star Ruby: Extremely juicy

Lemons Pink– $2.00/lb.

Citrus with a pretty twist!

Fruit

Cherry Tomatoes—$3.00/lb.

sweet 100's

Heirloom Tomatoes— $3.00/lb

Pink and Yellow Brandy Wine, Hawaiian Pineapple, Crimson, Orange Oxheart (less acidic), and Green varieties.

Watermelon– $.60/lb.

the snack of the season! 

Seedless: Charismatic variety

Seeded: Sangria (Pollinator) variety

Hass Avocados— $4.00 bag of 5

Puget Gold Apricots—$3.00/lb. 

Grapes— $3.00/lb. 

Black Seedless

Fresh Pressed Juice

Orange—Navel

Lemonade—Peach, Regular

Quart $4.00 

Half Gallon $6.00

Fruit of the Month: Watermelon– The Snack of the Season!

It wouldn’t be summer without a slice of juicy watermelon— and this month, we’re highlighting the two refreshing varieties grown right here at the market!

Charismatic (Seedless) – This variety is sweet, crisp, and super easy to enjoy— no seeds to slow you down! It’s the perfect hydrating snack for beach days, BBQs, or packing in lunchboxes.

Sangria (Seeded) – Don’t let the seeds fool you — this pollinator variety is bursting with bold, old-school watermelon flavor. A great choice for those who love that classic summertime taste.

Whether you’re chopping it into fruit salads, blending it into agua fresca, or eating it fresh off the rind, our watermelons are a must-have this August. Come grab one while they last!

Coming Soon

Dried Heirloom Tomatoes— naturally dried in the sun, no nitrates or sulfites added

Corn—White

Colored Beans— (Blue Lake, Yellow is standard, Amethyst Purple)

End of the Season...

Fresh Peaches

Strawberry OJ Juice

Strawberry Lemonade 

Retail Products

Strawberry Preserves—11oz for $6.00

Peach Preserves—$6.00

Blackberry BBQ Sauce— $7.00

Raw Honey—

8oz for $6.00

16oz for $10.00

32oz for $20.00

64oz $37.00

Vendor Spotlight

August Sourdough– Naturally fermented, small-batch sourdough made with organic ingredients. Loaves, muffins, banana bread—

Saturday's 9am-5pm

Morning Glory Coffee: Fuel your market stroll with a wide variety of specialty drinks: lattes, matcha, chai, and more— served hot or iced!

Tuesday through Saturday 9am to 12pm 

New Hours start next week

Tuesday 8/12 open 7am to 12pm 

Around the World Herbs– Growing fresh micro-greens, wheatgrass and herbs to freshen up any recipe!

Wednesday & Thursday 9am-5pm

Dali Manchies– Custom-designed caramel apples, rice krispies, cake pops, and chocolate-dipped pretzels. Ideal for baby showers, weddings, or just a well-deserved treat!

-Saturday August 9th 

-Friday & Saturday 15th and 16th

-Friday & Saturday 29th and 30th

Animal Town Sanctuary and Farms– A 501(c)(3) senior husky sanctuary since 2012. They grow lavender on-site, wildflower arrangements and create handmade lavender goods, with all sales going directly to the care of their animals.

Fridays & Saturdays 9am to 2pm

Bear Tracks Bakehouse– From incredible sourdough loaves and fluffy focaccia to sweet treats and more, everything is baked fresh. Come early— your taste buds will thank you!

Tuesday 9am to 5pm

Aguilar Family Farms– Bursting with berries! Pick up strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and farm-fresh eggs. Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 5pm 

Bautista Creek: Roasted Corn ($2.00) & Anaheim Peppers (3 for $1.50)

Friday to Saturday 9am to 4pm 

Recipe Feature

Farm-Fresh Salsa Fresca

Make the most of our heirloom tomatoes and spicy peppers with this easy, vibrant salsa—perfect for chips, tacos, or topping grilled meats!

Ingredients:

3–4 heirloom tomatoes, finely chopped

1–2 jalapeños or Anaheim peppers, seeded and minced (adjust for heat)

1/4 red onion, finely diced

Juice of 1 pink lemon or regular lemon

Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped

Salt to taste

Optional add-ins:

1 clove of dried garlic, crushed

1 diced bell pepper for extra crunch and color

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.

Let sit for at least 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.

Serve with chips, tacos, grilled veggies—or eat it straight from the spoon. It’s that good. 🌶🍅

Meet Our Farmer

Ken Kelley

If you’ve ever tasted the bold flavors and just-picked freshness from Bautista Creek Ranches, you’ve experienced the passion and purpose behind Ken Kelley— the man behind the scenes bringing the Hemet community some of the freshest, most flavorful produce in the valley.

A second-generation farmer, Ken is affectionately known as the Modern Farmer Man to his family— a true entrepreneur with a creative eye for shifts in both the market and the field. He blends tradition with innovation, always thinking ahead and planting with purpose.

Ken’s love for travel, cooking, and cultures around the world inspires everything he grows. From seed to table, his creativity comes to life not only in the produce, but also in the way he cooks and shares it with others.

His vision for Bautista Creek Ranches is more than just great produce— it’s a modern twist on a traditional farmers market:

•A space that’s deeply rooted in quality

•Easily accessible and wildly shared

•A home for local vendors to showcase their creations

•And a gathering place where the community connects over good food and good people

Next time you visit the market, know that Ken’s heart and hands are behind every harvest.

That’s a Wrap for August!

Thanks for staying connected with us as we soak up the final stretch of summer. We’re grateful to share fresh produce, local vendors, and community moments with you each week.

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See you at the ranch!

—The Bautista Creek Ranches Family