For this month’s grower spotlight, Rob is visiting Jebali Farms.
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About Jebali Farms
Jebali Farms is nestled on 3 acres of land in the town of Lexington. The farm was started in 2013 by Azmi Jebali with the purpose of supplying his restaurant in Lexington, The Mediterranean Café, with fresh seasonal produce. The farm also supplies seasonal produce to community groups and small, local markets.
Azmi has been involved in fruit and vegetable production since 1980, starting as a nursery transplant supplier. He is committed to producing high-quality produce with a responsible attitude towards environmental protection and sustainability.
Fall tomatoes at Jebali Farms.
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Peppers will begin blooming and producing soon.
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Crops Grown at Jebali Farms
The farm produces a wide range of vegetable crops:
Vegetables: Sweet corn, eggplant, squash, cucumber, leafy greens, onions, broccoli, peas, beans, herbs, melons, tomatoes, and peppers.
Special Crops: Peanuts, cut flowers, and strawberries
Greenhouse Crops: To extend the season for tomatoes, the farm also has a small but highly productive greenhouse.
The greenhouse where Azmi grows late-season tomatoes.
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Supporting Local Food and Restaurants
The commitment to producing sustainable local food for the restaurant has led to the Mediterranean Café being recognized through the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Fresh on the Menu program. The program restaurants source a minimum of 25 % of their ingredients from South Carolina.
To sample some of the ingredients grown at Jebali Farms, visit the Mediterranean Café for lunch or dinner.
The Mediterranean Café
327 West Main Street, Lexington, SC
www.mediterraneancafesc.com
