July 14-18, 2008

 

  
Left: We're growing basil outside this year in black mulch (as well as in the greenhouse)...it seems to be doing well!
Right: Green beans are starting to bloom.

     
Left: Green cabbage heads are forming. Right: Leeks are growing nicely.

  
Left: Sunflowers for cutting are starting to form small heads. Right: Hungarian hot wax peppers--one of the most prolific peppers we've ever grown.


Bean blossom hiding among leaves...see it?


Green giant eggplants are nearing cutting.


Sweet Italian frying peppers--wow, are they long!


The humble green bell pepper.


Thai hot chilies are abundant...there's even a ripe one in there.

  
Left: Jackie harvesting scallions for shares. Right: Seeding more lettuce mix with our precision seeder.


The bright & cheery sunburst summer squash.


This is a zephyr summer squash...we love the unusual coloring (yellow with green blossom end)...and they're very tasty!


Zucchinis are in high gear now and nearing readiness.


Jackie harvesting Italian (flat leaf) parsley for share bags.


Tiny watermelons are starting to appear--yay!


Mmmmm...lemon cucumbers...just about the best kind!


Some flats of lettuce heads awaiting transplanting out to the field.

 

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