Harvest Time

It doesn't take many tomato plants to provide for two people... (note to self: one plant of 'Sungold' is plenty for next year). 'Carmello' was first to ripen and has been super-productive. 'Green Zebra' is one of my favorites for taste. 'Rose de Berne' is a delicious pink, but the shoulders have tended to crack this year, for unknown reasons. 'Black Cherry' has not been too productive.

It's been a pleasure to have the two plots at the community garden. I've been surprised at how little time is necessary for maintenance, since we did a good job of weeding and mulching to start the year. Looks like I do need to visit more often to water seed beds, though. The second plantings of cilantro and zinnias were perfect, but beets not so much. And the lettuce didn't germinate at all. We've had a cool August, with many hints of fall, so it's time to order more seeds for greens, for a fall crop of arugula, lettuce, and spinach. The swiss chard has been great -- wish I liked the taste better.