I never seem to photograph my lettuce and that is probably because I cut and eat it. It is supposed to be better if it stays in the refrigerator over night so I am going to have to cut a day in advance. I have never tried head lettuce and might do that for the fall since my daughter likes it so much better than the mesclun mix. I pulled all the radishes. Half last week and the rest this morning. I realized that they were not getting bigger and the timing was not right for them this year - only dime size. So much smaller than last year when I got quarter size radishes.
This week, I also pulled a bunch of garlic. The stems fell over and they never gave me garlic scapes. I was so looking forward to getting some this year to make the pesto from Happy Acres. I still might get some scapes from the garlic I planted on the other side of the garden.
I guess the squash are the winners for the week. I was not sure when to pick the pattypan squash but it looked about the right time. I know it is hard to tell size but it was about 4" in diameter. Nicely followed by striped zucchini squash, compliments of Robin. I will try to pick these small. I think it is better for the plant and they taste better also. These three are about 8" long.
Nice pic of your garden. I can't believe that you have squash and garlic already! My garlic won't be ready for awhile and my squash was just planted last week.
ReplyDeleteDid you plant hardneck garlic? I didn't get a chance to track down some seed hardneck garlic, so I just planted some softneck from the grocery store, and I've read that only hardneck garlic will grow scapes. Your squash looks beautiful, and I hope they were ingredients for many tasty meals!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful harvest! That zucchini squash looks particularly interesting.
ReplyDeleteRobin - the peas should be coming in the next week or so. the weather is confusing the plants and I am not sure what to expect.
ReplyDeletethyme - I also planted garlic from the store so i guess that might be the answer or problem
Thomas - had one of the squash tonight and they were sweet and firm, so I am a happy gardener.
Garlic from the store is always softneck garlic. So yeah, no scapes from those. Occasionally they will get scapes, but only if really stressed out.
ReplyDeleteI love the overhead view of your garden. I always like to see gardens from above as it gives a good feel for them.