Midori Farm
Organic plants, produce, herbs and artisan foods
Midori Farm is a small organic farm located in East Jefferson County, Washington on the verdant north Olympic peninsula. We cultivate a diverse selection of vegetables, herbs, garden starts and seasonal fruits well suited to our unique Maritime Northwest climate.
We also craft our own farm-grown naturally fermented, live culture sauerkrauts and kimchi.. Read more about our krauts and kimchis.
Farmers and Techniques
Hanako Myers and Marko Colby
Midori farm is part of a farm cooperative on a piece of land at the edge of Port Townsend. Our farm is graced with views of the Olympic mountains and blessed by clean refreshing breezes blowing in from the Strait of San Juan. The gardens grow on what was once an alfalfa field and cow pasture which has created extraordinary fertility for our part of the peninsula. The soils are deep, full of organic matter and drain well. The farm is home to countless birds and insects, chickens, part-time goats, people, a dog, and a few cats.
We grow quality organic vegetables and garden starts, and craft our own traditionally fermented sauerkraut and kimchi from farm grown produce. We sell our products at the Port Townsend farmers market, the Food Co-op and to caterers and chefs throughout Jefferson County.
We have learned from and worked with master farmers both here and around the country. We are committed to ecologically sound growing practices that enrich the land and hopefully our greater community. The tools of close observation, attention to detail and willful effort help us towards our goal of working with natural systems to grow delicious and nutritious food. We increase soil fertility using time tested organic techniques such as making compost, growing cover crops and practicing crop rotation to minimize insect and disease competition. Occasionally we purchase certified organic inputs to insure healthy and vital crops. One of our greatest allies and biggest challenges is a woven polyester fabric that we cover some crops with to provide protection from damaging insects.
The long term vision for Midori Farm includes creating a more diverse habitat for natural pollinators and wildlife through planting of poly-culture windbreaks, finding ways to minimize waste, generating more on-farm fertility and sustaining a livelihood for ourselves