TOMATOES,TOMATOES

I planted the tomatoes today. Remember to place cans around all young plants. I ran out of cans about half way through. The wind can destroy those little plants. Hopefull they will make a recovery with a little tender care. The 85 degree temperature today did not help matters.

Spring Planting

We have now planted egg plant and peppers. The wind has been a factor in getting the plants int the ground. We are using black fabric cover to prevent weeds. We are also covering every plant with #10 cans with removable lids. Hoping to plant tomatoes this week-end. They will also need protection from the wind and possible cold temperatures since it is still March.

SPRING PLANTING

As of the first of March the following have been planted: potatoes, lettuce, radishes, and cabbage. We are waiting for the last freeze. This should come before the end of the month. Anticipating a great planting season.

Summer Garden Coming to an End

The garden has suffered this summer due to high temperatures and little to no rain. The tomatoes are history. We mowed down the rows. Plans are in the works for raised beds in time for the fall garden. We are hoping to plant Swiss Chard and other greens.
We still have hot hot peppers, chilie peppers and jalapeno peppers. We are working on recipes to make candied jalapeno peppers.
Hoping for a cold and wet fall.

GREEN CHILIE PEPPERS

Green Chilie Peppers are ripe and ready. $4.00/lb. Jalapeno peppers are also ready.

Porter tomatoes ready for purchase

While the heat has made the Celebrity tomatoes filled with blemishes, we do have an large number of small Porter tomatoes ready for sale. I have posted a picture of these tomatoes. These are for sale at $3.00 a pound. We also have some Jalapeno peppers. Please call 972-878-1997 to place an order.

Sun Dried Tomatoes,Blackberries, and Red Okra

We have started dehydrating tomatoes as a way to use those tomatoes that have blemishes. Many have to be discarded,but a few can be used for sun dried tomatoes. Sun dried tomatoes placed in olive oil make great additions to a pasta salad. We have a blackberries that are almost ripe. The red okra is also producing. Amazing things can happen if we have a rain soon. Peppers of every description will be coming off soon.