Even though several harvests of squash have been gotten throughout the previous week without any pictures of them, I just had to show this one. It contains the second stupice tomato of the season - as well as the first 5 ears of Peaches and Cream sweet corn....Even though there are several more ears out there, it's actually maturing at different rates. So, we'll just pick it as it comes in, I guess....
Photo below - here's one of the clusters of muscadine grapes growing nicely, and are out of harm's way from japanese beetles at this point. You see, they only go after the tiny ones when they're still tender, and won't even mess with one as they get larger...Most years the beetles wipe out between 70-75% of them, but this year is an exception. They've allowed me to keep at least 50% I figure, and that could easily amount to 15 gallons of ripe fruit later in August/September....Oh boy, I hope the trellises hold up from the added weight...
Photo below - The blueberries are beginning to ripen as well, and a few family members got their first taste of one that's homegrown the other day...We'll likely make muffins with these little jewels later....
Photo below - remember the sweet potato slips in the video the other day? Well, here's a few of them nestled in one of the recently vacated pepper containers beside the shed. I'm sure wireworms will cause some serious damage to the tubers later, but didn't have anywhere else to plant them...As you can see, the containers themselves are beginning to degrade from exposure to the elements as well, and will make this location their permanent home now....
In other news, the pears are doing exceptionally well this season, and at least 75 were counted the other day while inspecting both trees. Woo doggie! A few jars of pear preserves will be made in early September, and at least a couple of quart bags will be frozen for cobbler, too...
Take care, and happy gardening
EG
13 comments:
Hey, look at you - corn already. Neat.
Our blueberries are about done now. Had tons of them. The muscadines are loaded this year too.
Looks like the harvest is keeping step :o)..I'm trying those sweet potato's . I've got three trying to make slips now ...Have I done it in time ?
Japanese redneck - my blueberries never yield very much, probably because I don't do much for them...
Gingerbreadshouse7 - if you'll allow them to mature until first frost, you should get something from them....
What? My corn is barely up to my knees and you are harvesting corn already. Hmph! Is this your first time growing Stupice? I have a couple of Stupice plants too. My friend gave me extra seedlings!
You should do a post about taking care of your blueberries. I could use the tips! Ha ha! I just planted mine in the spring. I clipped off all the flowers to let it grow, and they are barely growing! Grrr! Nice looking harvest!
Shawnann - I grew stupid last year, but didn't have it in a very favorable spot on the property. I do have some formal training on growing blueberries, but pretty much neglect the plants. I may do a post on it for you sometime....
Corn!! Yum!!!
I am afraid my corn is going to succumb to the hot, dry weather.
First the melons and now corn... I guess I will continue to live vicariously through you.
Your sweet potatoes look lovely. I finally got my slips from my extension service. Turns out they were growing them at their facility near Joplin, MO. No wonder I had to wait a few extra weeks! Ha, ha. But I got them in and they look great. I am so happy to try sweet potatoes for the first time. Next year, I'll grow my own slips.
Wow, can't get over that corn harvest....you go EG!
That is going to be a lot of pears. I'm glad you have a good year for them.
Debbie - it's important to get a jump on the season for just that reason, because July really takes it's toll on corn.....
Liisa - aw, well at least you have room for most things....
Eleanor - thanks, you'll enjoy growing your own next year...
Kelly - thanks, the corn did pretty well...
Daphne - yeah, if I can get enough water and fertilizer to the trees, it should be a pretty big harvest...
Your corn looks good. Do blueberries and blackberries grow well in our climate? I thought about growing some blackberries to make blackberry jam, any advice?
Kris - thanks, the corn did ok this time around. Oh yes, blueberries and blackberries grow very well in our climate. Talk to your local extension office about varieites suited for your area...
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