Read An Interview with Paul & Sue Puhek One of the Original Vendors

Q. You have been a vendor with the market since the beginning, why did you

decide to join a brand new market?

Paul & Susan: Our children were grown up and we found ourselves with a lot of extras. The Liberty

Lake Farmers Market is close to us.

Q. Why farming? Has this always been a “calling” for you?

Paul & Susan:  It is a family tradition with both our families. (Paul): I started at 14 with 2 acres of

corn. So it is in the blood.

Q.You sell eggs and produce. You had a big endorsement on your eggs this year

can you tell us about it?

Paul & Susan:  Our eggs are now Animal Welfare approved. This is a process we were able to finish

this year.

Q. There is an old saying in the Spokane area that you donʼt plant until the snow

is off Mica Peak. What is the reasoning behind that?

Paul & Susan: The thought was that if the snow is melted of the mountains then it was safe to plant

because there would be no frost at night.

Q. Is there any validity to this saying anymore?

Paul & Susan:  There is no hard and fast rule. If there no frost at night it is safe to plant.

Q. When is the best time to plant?

Paul & Susan:  April 1st fro the early crops like cabbage, carrots, beet, peas. After May 15th for late

crops like tomatoes, corn, cucumbers and squash. This, of course, will depend on the

weather for the year.

Q. Where would you like to see the market in 5 years?

Paul & Susan: It would be nice to see the market grow to 100 vendors. With half of those vendors

being local small farms.

Q. For a the first time small home garden what would you recommend?

Paul & Susan: You should always grow what you like. Beyond that the easier crops to grow are

squash, tomatoes, peppers, green beans, beets.

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