ABOUT PAPA

John Steinke is the "Papa". His parents, Robert Steinke and his wife June (Sprague) and their ancestors have farmed Waukesha County since the county's onset. Hogs, dairy, sheep, grain crops, are all part of the farming heritage.

 

The greenhouse was added to the farming enterprise in 1994. A fellow farmer named Jim Swan and his wife Audrey, were retiring from the greenhouse/garden market business. Jim was convinced that the business would be a good fit for John. After repeated conversations about taking over the greenhouse business, Jim offered to help with the first season and that sealed the deal. That was the beginning of Papa Steinke's Greenhouse.

SEASON # 16

 

A great big THANK YOU to all Papa Steinke's customers!

 

 

OUR FARM TO YOURS

Farmers throughout history have been the cultivators of life, because of their efforts we eat.

To help bring out the farmer in you - Start your vegetable garden off with sturdy, home sown plants.

Top varieties that produce well in our area:

Asparagus - Mary Washington
Beets - Red Ace
Broccoli - Packman
Brussels Sprouts - Bubbles
Cabbage - Stonehead, Swellhead, Savoy, Red.
Cantalope - Ambrosia, Earli-Dew, Hales Best Jumbo
Cauliflower - Candid Charm
Cucumber - Burpless, Diva, Fanfare, Homemade Pickle

And the list continues with Eggplant, Kohlrabi, Leek, Okra, Onion, Peppers*, Squash, Swiss Chard, Tomatoes*, Tomatillos, and Watermelon.

*See specific lists in the Specialties Tab

A nice selection of Herbs to enhance the flavor of your foods, or just to lend aroma to the garden.

On sight at the greenhouse, one might hear a rooster or catch a glimpse of a menagerie of birds that include chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowl that live on the farm.

New baby chicks and ducks are sometimes peeping at you while you shop. Children love to see them.