What Vegetables are Growing in My Garden – 24-08-24?

It doesn’t seem possible that September is only a week away. Our vegetables grow weary from the continued sea mist which shrouds us in a cloud, and the sun plays peek-a-boo as the mist retreats only to return later.

1. Courgettes (Zuchinni)

This is the last offering of courgettes. The leaves have white mould and other nasties. The next job on my list is to remove the leaves and wait for the final courgettes to develop before discarding the plants.

Zucchini – (Courgette) Calbacin Abobrinha – F1 Diamant

According to the instructions, the seeds can be planted throughout the year except in September or October. I’m not sure why. They are vigorous and should be planted in deep, rich soil.

2. My Last Cucumber

The last cucumber

Cucumber Seedlings – Pepino Longo de China

I planted these on 27/7. They have smooth skins. The packet suggests planting by the end of June. This will be my autumn crop … she says with her fingers firmly crossed.

3. Seed Share – Black Tula Beefsteak Tomatoes – Update

I planted the seeds on March 24th, and they took forever to germinate.

SoS: Vegetables in May

By the 26th of July, they had not progressed much in 4.5 months, and I wondered if it was time to abandon the project because their progress was so slow it was painful to watch. Fred, the French Gardener, pleaded for patience.

FINALLY 23rd August! There is one tomato. At this rate we will finally (hopefully) be harvesting tomatoes in? … October or maybe even Christmas!

4. Aubergines

These continue to grow well, but looking at the colour of the leaves, I think they need feeding. Note to self: Add to the ‘To Do’ list.

5. Yellow Peppers

I bought the yellow pepper seed plugs from the local market at the end of February and started harvesting in July. Young peppers are still starting to develop, so it’s almost a challenge to keep feeding and watering to see how late the last pepper is picked before the plants start to die off.

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6. Growing Lettuce in Pots

The lettuce are running to seed. Time to dispose and start again.

The latest seed plugs were planted in late July.

That’s my six for this week’s Six on Saturday

And please don’t forget to check out my Foodie Friday

Foodie Friday: I’ve Got Tomatoes Growing Out of My Ears!