Two months into the garden, things have really started to take off. The broccoli plants have given me the most this season so far, with a supply of around 10 or so small heads per week. Some sort of insect creature is attacking it, though, so I may have to replant.
It's harvest time for the romaine lettuce...
Zucchini squash has only been growing a few weeks and it's huge! It's competing with the potatoes for the fastest growing plant award.
The first tiny tomato - I believe this one is the Early Girl heirloom I got from a local nursery.
My daily Oregon Snow Pea harvest - which is becoming smaller and smaller every day. I've been freezing them for a continuous summer supply.
The spinach is starting to bolt because of the heat, so I'm going to harvest it all and put in some Ruby Swiss Chard instead.
Front to back - lettuce, spinach, 1/2 row of bush bean starts, and dying snow pea vines
My most recent problematic encounters have been the bugs feeding on the foliage (they sure are hungry) and the weeds which, mercilessly, seem to sprout back up a day after I pull them out. It's been really really hot (100 degrees last week!) and dry (your typical Colorado summer), so daily watering is a must. Can't wait to see what the water bill looks like this month! :)
My most recent problematic encounters have been the bugs feeding on the foliage (they sure are hungry) and the weeds which, mercilessly, seem to sprout back up a day after I pull them out. It's been really really hot (100 degrees last week!) and dry (your typical Colorado summer), so daily watering is a must. Can't wait to see what the water bill looks like this month! :)
How do you remember to water everyday--and what time of day do you usually do this?! That's been one of my main weaknesses while tending plants. I've killed even the most resilient herbs because they've died of thirst. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteWell, you're not going to like my answer, but it depends. :)
ReplyDeleteI plan on watering every single morning from June-August because it's so hot and dry. If it rains or the forecast calls for rain, I'll hold off. Basically, I make sure they have at least some water every morning (that way the soil is still somewhat cool and moist when the hot afternoon sun comes out) and make sure to give a good, long soaking a couple times a week. Sometimes it rains so hard that I don't have to water for the next couple of days.
It's more humid in FL so you probably only need to do it every other or every couple days (unless it rains). But early morning is the best time to do it. If all else fails, just poke your finger in the ground about two inches deep and see if it feels dry. The soil should always be somewhat moist (but not soggy). You don't want the soil to be bone dry, that puts a lot of stress on them. Potted plants need water pretty much every day.