September 15, 2008

The first rains after the dry dry August (after a wet wet spring) were welcome and gave the arugula, edamame, and radishes a real boost.  But, of course, too much of a good thing is, well, not a good thing.   Over three and a half inches of rain fell on the fields this weekend making it too wet to do much.  The grass I planted in between the rows sure did make a huge difference in being able to at least walk (most) of the fields.  Last year I was sinking in mud.  This year I could actually walk down most of the rows.  In a few places, despite the grass, the ground was still to mushy to walk in.  As of Sunday, most everything seemed to be surviving the latest deluge. 

Cucumbers and zucchini have finished their run (though a second planting of cucumbers may yet produce) but edamame is just coming in and the second harvest of radishes is also underway.  The arugula is looking good but is not yet ready for harvest.  The tomatoes are still hanging in there but I am officially declaring the eggplants to be a lost cause.  Eggplants have been a problem for other growers as well which makes me feel at least a little better!  The pepper plants are finally blossoming so there may yet be a harvest of sweet and hot peppers - much will depend on long this cool snap lasts.

I was going to muse a bit about the weather and the coming fall, but writer's block has hit - so maybe next time!