tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post6906672362006084229..comments2024-03-17T05:30:42.919-04:00Comments on The Gardening Me: Harvest Monday - October 17, 2016Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-43761435501053398882016-11-10T16:22:14.501-05:002016-11-10T16:22:14.501-05:00So very true - and the fact that they last so long...So very true - and the fact that they last so long in storage means you can enjoy them all winter long :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-75244693442116614092016-11-10T16:09:26.493-05:002016-11-10T16:09:26.493-05:00I love butternut squash and sweet potatoes... They...I love butternut squash and sweet potatoes... They're fantastic for roast dinners or soups :)Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-70407236253440627282016-10-23T10:41:08.927-04:002016-10-23T10:41:08.927-04:00Well, according to the William Dam catalogue descr...Well, according to the William Dam catalogue description, Amsterdam Maxi can be harvested as baby carrots or allowed to mature where they will get 6-8" long & 1" wide - which is significantly larger than any of those I harvested. I think the widest one was 1/2" and most were in the 4" long range. They were in the ground for over 3 months, so I would have expected them to be larger than that!<br /><br />I'm not quite ready to give up on the sweet potatoes yet - and I know you've been mulling around the idea of getting a greenhouse, so perhaps there are more sweet potato adventures in your future too :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-28669426043053516412016-10-23T09:47:05.608-04:002016-10-23T09:47:05.608-04:00Only just got round to reading your post... Re the...Only just got round to reading your post... Re the Amsterdam carrots: I think this type is specifically bred to remain small, isn't it? It is the variety I use for growing in my plastic crates. I'm not going to try Sweet Potatoes again. I think they will only do well in a greenhouse over here. Grown outdoors they always produce a very small crop.Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-38876184981476674632016-10-20T10:03:44.675-04:002016-10-20T10:03:44.675-04:00Not much, Jason! And the fact that they store so w...Not much, Jason! And the fact that they store so well means that we can enjoy all that goodness for months to come!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-39915510441890138532016-10-20T10:03:16.013-04:002016-10-20T10:03:16.013-04:00I'm hoping to get better results next year onc...I'm hoping to get better results next year once I change up a few things.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-32434889724494418452016-10-20T10:02:57.930-04:002016-10-20T10:02:57.930-04:00Thanks Norma. Yes, all the slips were the same va...Thanks Norma. Yes, all the slips were the same variety and the pots were put in pairs, one pot and one grow bag in each location - the only difference I can see is the black plastic vs. green pot. I suppose it's not a huge surprise considering the black plastic probably created a toastier environment for the plants.<br /><br />As for the peppers, mixed results so far....I'll have the details on Harvest Monday :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-59666567257802036712016-10-20T10:00:49.127-04:002016-10-20T10:00:49.127-04:00Thanks! I'm happy with our harvests even thou...Thanks! I'm happy with our harvests even though there were some that were not that great. But there were others where I have to pull back on...I'm still growing WAY too many cherry tomatoes!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-54630687397163094162016-10-20T09:57:56.650-04:002016-10-20T09:57:56.650-04:00You know, I thought it was 35 gallons but as it tu...You know, I thought it was 35 gallons but as it turns out, it's 35 litres (10 gallons) and the pots and the grow bags were more or less the same size.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-56933167045155108752016-10-20T09:57:03.987-04:002016-10-20T09:57:03.987-04:00My zucchini are always an iffy proposition. You s...My zucchini are always an iffy proposition. You should try the tromboncino...they are a climber, so don't take up much space and soooo yummy! They have done better for me than traditional zucchini.<br /><br />You know where I live so if you are EVER in the area, I would be more than happy to drop some butternuts on your back seat :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-61617159014656157572016-10-20T09:54:45.629-04:002016-10-20T09:54:45.629-04:0012 hours for a load of sweet potatoes doesn't ...12 hours for a load of sweet potatoes doesn't sound all that bad...don't tempt me! :)<br /><br />I do think Mokums are here to stay. I sowed the carrots pretty late this year, but it turned out to be a good thing because of our super hot summer - I'm sure they are much sweeter after getting a nice bout of cool weather this fall.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-37787126707545900182016-10-19T15:39:09.933-04:002016-10-19T15:39:09.933-04:00Yum, I love winter squash. Add a little butter and...Yum, I love winter squash. Add a little butter and brown sugar - what could be better?Jasonhttp://gardeninacity.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-50345492436622524612016-10-19T06:03:19.603-04:002016-10-19T06:03:19.603-04:00We would really like to grow sweet potatoes so wil...We would really like to grow sweet potatoes so will be keeping track of your methods.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-13791650983581260352016-10-18T19:01:32.814-04:002016-10-18T19:01:32.814-04:00Congrats on reaching 500+ pounds. I would say you ...Congrats on reaching 500+ pounds. I would say you had a successful sweet potato harvest. Did you plant the same sweet potato varieties in both containers? Looking forward to learning about your pepper experiment.norma changhttp://gardentowok.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-33687664943327343932016-10-18T14:28:11.620-04:002016-10-18T14:28:11.620-04:00I think your crops look really good Margaret, and ...I think your crops look really good Margaret, and you should be proud of them, especially passing the 500lb mark.. well done to you\1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-73958863389037407482016-10-18T12:25:44.663-04:002016-10-18T12:25:44.663-04:00Envious of your great harvest of veggies. How big...Envious of your great harvest of veggies. How big was the green pot you gree sweet potatoes in? Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-16082591867349012312016-10-18T11:43:40.812-04:002016-10-18T11:43:40.812-04:00I'm once again impressed by your skill and har...I'm once again impressed by your skill and harvest. Even my zucchini were a bust this year, though it was a great year for me for tomatoes (theoretically – that is, it was until my own person Squirrelgeddon). I love squash, so please set an imaginary place for me at your table when you enjoy it.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527649631254016576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-44763017966418051282016-10-18T11:41:34.336-04:002016-10-18T11:41:34.336-04:00Nice butternut harvest! I love the multipurpose u...Nice butternut harvest! I love the multipurpose use of winter squash as food and decor ;) I do the same thing! I will be envious of your sweet potato tubs when I have to start digging. If you need extra sweet potatoes, just drive around 12 hours south and I can hook you up with plenty (although you may be required to do some digging!). Your carrots look lovely. Mokum has grown well for me too, although it'll be awhile before I'm harvesting fall carrots here.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193278804750154921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80705582894363308382016-10-18T10:20:01.211-04:002016-10-18T10:20:01.211-04:00Thanks David - I'm just hoping that some of th...Thanks David - I'm just hoping that some of the non-butternut varieties ripen up well so that we can actually eat them!<br /><br />It's the Lemon Drops that prompted me to try the hanging thing as they too had a TON of unripe peppers on the plant. I was going to pot them up but then read about this method, which would be much simpler...if it works that is.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-80745609043185643052016-10-18T10:17:38.675-04:002016-10-18T10:17:38.675-04:00Thanks Jo - it's funny but the butternuts are ...Thanks Jo - it's funny but the butternuts are the only winter squash I've had success with so far. I'm so glad they are also one of the best tasting and great keepers - it's not often that great yield, taste and storage align!<br /><br />I haven't had the best luck with green peppers ripening off the plant unless they have changed colour by at least 50% already. If that's not the case, they usually start to go soft before they get ripe. I think peppers need a certain temp/humidity and my kitchen just doesn't have the right conditions.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-54906997224355656392016-10-18T10:15:05.712-04:002016-10-18T10:15:05.712-04:00Oh, thanks so much Sue! You are indeed a "cu...Oh, thanks so much Sue! You are indeed a "cup half full" person...thank you for the sweet potato encouragement :)<br /><br />We've been enjoying the Mokums for a while now - always have a bag of them all cleaned up and ready to munch on in the fridge - a keeper!<br /><br />I hope you continue to enjoy your freakish warm weather :) and it rewards you with a nice, big harvest.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-73050189545251547922016-10-18T10:11:48.051-04:002016-10-18T10:11:48.051-04:00I'm all for using food as decoration and nothi...I'm all for using food as decoration and nothing says fall like a family room full of squash :)<br /><br />The grow bags have holes along the bottom and lower sides and I drilled 20 or so 1/4" holes in the bottom of the green tubs. In fact, some of the roots escaped out the bottom of both the grow bags and tubs and there were a few mini-tubers developing underneath the pots!<br /><br />As for the soil, I used a mixture of 2 parts garden soil (from one of my beds, which is nice and hummusy - is that a word?), 1 part bagged manure and 1 part potting soil. The soil was nice and light, not compacted at all, even at the end of the season. I'm actually thinking that I may not have had enough nutrients in the soil as I didn't add any additional soil amendments...that's one more change I'll be incorporating next year and I'm also thinking of replacing some of the garden soil with compost. I'm a newbie when it comes to sweet potatoes too - grew them for the 1st time last year - so I'm still on the steep side of the curve :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-42499231977777539012016-10-18T10:04:44.357-04:002016-10-18T10:04:44.357-04:00Well, Michelle, you gave me a burst out laughing m...Well, Michelle, you gave me a burst out laughing moment...Amsterdam mini...ain't that the truth! I didn't grow any hubbard type squash but with seed packet mix-ups I wouldn't be surprised if one of my vines was not what it was supposed to be. Hopefully it ripens up and I ends up tasting ok.<br /><br />I'm so happy with the butternuts - and the fact that they keep for so long makes it that much more satisfying.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-26448072424514736312016-10-18T10:03:30.909-04:002016-10-18T10:03:30.909-04:00Thanks Beth - Sweet potatoes are not a common CSA ...Thanks Beth - Sweet potatoes are not a common CSA item in our area and we don't grow any at the farm, which is too bad as I could really use a lot more than what I harvested!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2884216770926932676.post-28561988858806252582016-10-18T10:03:04.234-04:002016-10-18T10:03:04.234-04:00Thank you Jane - I am quite happy that I hit the 5...Thank you Jane - I am quite happy that I hit the 500 lb mark, especially as there were several not-so-stellar harversts - I would say it's a milestone year in the garden. Ha, ha...they do look like shmoos, don't they :)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949946977793864054noreply@blogger.com