Pineapple sage is the prime blooming plant in the garden after more than two inches of rain this past week. The Marigolds are especially battered. The hardy violas are looking a little weather-beaten. Currently, the forecast is for another wet week. The flower harvest will decrease as we wait for the new viola plantings to catch up.
Sunchokes
So far, we have harvested 100 pounds and have about twice that amount still in the ground. We can do that if you want us to separate them and bring you only the larger tubers.
Celeriac
We have a good amount, so use it abundantly. It will remain in the field until we get a freezing spell.
Cauliflower
This week, we’re mainly harvesting white cauliflower and some green Romanesco variety. The final fall cauliflower, to mature, has a purple tinge to the top and white underneath. It will mature next.
Lettuce
Our supply is holding steady. We seed trays every other week to rotate in young plants continually.
Radicchio
We are harvesting radicchio as we see the supply in the walk-in getting low. There is an ample supply yet to be harvested.
Herbs
We no longer have basil, sage, and chives available. We’re still harvesting rosemary, thyme, and parsley. We’ll have plenty of parsley until we have a killing frost.
Micro-greens
We’re no longer planting tender summer micros such as basil or amaranth, as they don’t handle cold and damp conditions. The biggest change is that it sometimes takes twice as long for some, such as red-veined sorrel, to reach a harvestable size. We compensate by planting more of the faster-growing mustard family and the highly sought-after sorrel.
In the meantime, come to the garden to see what else we have growing.
-Anna
