The summer 2019 season is June 21 through September 23, and most of us will be celebrating the arrival of warmer weather, nature's generous offerings of produce, and the outdoor cooking season with such great joy! Whether it's for the cookouts, the parties, the family reunion, or the traditional Sunday dinner, shopping at the Market allows you to find fresh ingredients to prepare the best summer dishes for your loved ones. Carpool with a few friends en route to the Market to shop for some of these most popular local
items on this Thursday or Saturday:
Watermelons - Onions - Banana Peppers - Blackberries - Blueberries - Peaches
Green Plums - Okra - Variety of Squash - Field & Hydroponic Tomatoes Cucumbers - Bell Peppers - Jalapeno Peppers - Chili Peppers - Eggplant Zucchini - Beets - Broccoli - Brussels Sprouts - Carrots - Cauliflower - Radishes Rutabagas - Snow Peas - Variety of Greens - Herbs - Eggs - Milk - Cheese Butter - Beef - Pork - Lamb - Honey - Rice - Jams - Jellies - Salsa - Coffee
Works from Local Artisans
Fresh Cut Flowers - Herb Plants - Vegetable Plants - Baked Goods
And So Much More!
While shopping, if you or your friends have any questions, our vendors are always eager to assist! Come out to the Market for
a great, neighborly shopping experience!
Thursdays & Saturdays, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Reminder: Special Opening Day During the Week of the Fourth of July
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During the week of June 30-July 6, the Market will not be open on Thursday, July 4. Take this opportunity to enjoy holiday barbecues and special moments with your friends, family, and neighbors. To ensure that you are well-prepared for the meals accompanying the Fourth of July festivities that you have planned, however, the Market will be open on a special day during this week:
Tuesday, July 2 at the standard hours, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pick up everything you need for the cookout on this day! Pencil this date in your planner now!
The Market will also be open as usual on that following Saturday, July 6, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Fondren Fitness Is Coming to the Market!
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Stop by the Market on Saturday, June 29 for a Functional Core Class led by Bobby Sampson, Jr. of
Fondren Fitness.
The functional core class will take place in the dining room of the Market. Everyone who participates in the class will receive 15% off at The Farmers Table
Meanwhile, bring your favorite workout sneakers, and don't be late! Class starts at 9 a.m.
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Watermelons: One of Mississippi's Most Popular Melons
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Nothing is more welcoming of the summer season than an eagerly-sliced, juicy watermelon. As a trailing vine, annual plant, watermelons can vary in size, shape, and interior and exterior color. With origins in Africa, this vitamin C-rich fruit has both a sweet and a bitter variety. Here are a few watermelon fast facts you probably didn't know:
- Watermelon is made of 91% water.
- Early explorers used watermelons as canteens.
- The first recorded watermelon harvest occurred nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt.
- Seedless watermelons were initially developed in 1939 by Japanese scientists.
- Watermelons are tropical or subtropical plants and need temperatures higher than about 77 °F to thrive.
- Major pests of the watermelon include aphids, fruit flies, and root-knot nematodes.
- Watermelon flesh can be red, pink, orange, yellow, or white.
- In ancient times, watermelons were placed in the burial tombs of kings to nourish them in the afterlife.
- While there 200-300 varieties of watermelon grown in the United States and Mexico, there are only about 50 varieties that are popular today.
- It is the cousin of cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash.
You can pick up your watermelon at the Market this Thursday or Saturday. Store it in the fridge for a few hours before eating, and you'll have a cool, nutritious treat to help you cope with the summer heat!
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7 Creative Ways to Enjoy Watermelon at the 4th of July Cookout
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There are so many ways to get extra flavor out of your watermelon during your Independence Day festivities. Try one of these bold options when you pick up your juicy melon from the Market this week!
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- Grill your watermelon chunks!
- Incorporate watermelon slices into your Market Salad.
- Add watermelon juice to your meat's marinade.
- Substitute your usual juicy sliced tomatoes for sliced watermelon pieces on your next submarine sandwich.
- Craft watermelon squares stuffed with feta cheese. Garnish with a decorative herb of your choice.
- Create watermelon-infused water for a refreshingly creative beverage.
- Craft a watermelon and cucumber salad sprinkled with a vinaigrette dressing.
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Feta-stuffed watermelon photo: courtesy of
Sang An
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Are You Coming to the Market on Thursdays, Too?
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To give you another opportunity to shop "fresh," the Mississippi Farmers Market is also open on Thursdays during the summer. That's right, folks! We are being "twice as nice." In addition to your traditional Saturday visits, drop by on Thursdays from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. for some of the freshest, locally-produced fruits and veggies and locally-raised meats. Don't forget to check out the baked goods, art, jewelry and other handmade products. Since the children are on summer break, bring them along with you; they will definitely find something to delight their taste buds! Have you already blocked out every Thursday and Saturday morning on your summer calendar for the Market?
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Onion Trivia Question from Last Week Answered
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What country is the largest producer of onions?
Answer: China
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The Farmer's Table is located at the Mississippi Farmers Market. It is open for dine in or carry out breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until.
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Mississippi Farmers Market
929 High Street / Jackson, MS 39202 / 601.354.6573 / Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE
ANDY GIPSON, COMMISSIONER
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