I thought it was well past time to post on the veggies I have growing this season.
Tomatoes were planted March 3rd. It is the earliest I have ever planted them, and a big gamble. I did have to cover them 2 weekends in a row, but they seem to be doing well.
Tomatoes and Peppers
Tomato Varieties: Roma (12) , Amish Paste (4), Cherokee Purple (4), Green Zebra (2), Violet Jasper (2), Riesentraube (2), Dr. Wyche’s Yellow (2), Emerald Evergreen (2), Fox Cherry (2), Isis Candy Cherry (2), Black Cherry (2), Yellow Pear (2), Tomatillo – not really a tomato (6)
Peppers were planted the 17th and 24th.
Filius Blue
Pepperoncini
Other pepper Varieties: Red Cheese, Sweet Chocolate Bell, Ozark Giant Bell, Emerald Giant Bell, Chinese 5 color, Craig’s Grande Jalapeno, Mustard/Red/Chocolate Habaneros.
All of these germinated well except for the red cheese. Out of 10 attempts I only got one plant.
Beans were planted the 24th. This year I actually followed the instructions on the seed packets and soaked the seeds for 2 hours before planting. I noticed a huge improvement in the time it took for the seedlings to sprout. I only have a few that haven’t popped up yet, and I believe it’s due to the differences in varieties. I created this new bed along the original cross fence. I thought I’d put up some fishing line and let the beans go crazy.
New Bean Bed
Bean Varieties: Bolita, Monkey Tail Cowpea, Rattlesnake Pole, Dragon Tongue, Mccaslan 42 Pole, Roma II, Golden Wax
I am most excited about the Bolita. It claims to be tastier than pinto beans. It is a very popular in New Mexico, so hopefully it can handle a little humidity.
Cucumbers and melons were planted on the 24th as well.
Cucs and Melons
Last Year's Watermelon. This plant was strong enough to survive the winter, the least I can do is give it the chance produces fruit.
Cucumber Varieties: Japanese Long, Parisian Pickling, Lemon, Ruby Wallace’s Old Time White
Melon Varieties: Musk, Sugar Baby
The okra is still waiting to be planted. I have so many carrots going, that I thought I’d give them until the beginning of April to see what they can do.
Carrot Bed
Okra and Amaranth seedlings waiting for transplant
Okra Varieties: Clemson Spineless, Bowling Red
Amaranth Varieties: Motten Fire, Joseph’s Coat Perfecta
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