High Tunnel: The high tunnel has had a few more bits of work done to it, but there is still a nice list to finish up. We have tilled the area west of the high tunnel and have planted melons, some tomatoes and peppers. We will move the tunnel over these crops this coming weekend and secure it until late September. The plot the tunnel is currently over has also been tilled, but will be worked and planted after the tunnel is moved off. That crop will feature things like lettuce, spinach and other fall crops.
Farm Organization: Events, such as a field day, tend to make organization on the farm a bit of a challenge. But, of course, the event was worth it. However, we realized that we never did get a picture of the shelves Dad Faux put up for us last summer. They are in full use right now!
You might notice twine hanging form the rafters. That is where we are hanging our garlic for curing. If I took a picture now, you would find many bunches hanging there. But, we're only 1/5 of the way through the harvest!
Crops:
We are in the process of pulling many of the crops that died from root rot and other complications form standing water. We are also in process of planting MANY new crops for fall consumption. Some are a stretch - others are normal for planting at this point. We are overplanting for some things as well. Recently planted items include: summer squash, zucchini, dry beans, sweet corn, cucumbers, peas, beets, turnips, rutabaga, chard. Going in soon include broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, onions, green beans, collards and more.
Summer squash, zucchini and cucumbers are just now getting started. We are hopeful that they give us a fair amount this week and whole bunch next week!
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