First up, garlic scapes:
All 24 cloves planted last fall have produced scapes. Since this is my first time growing garlic, I don't really know what to expect, but it just feels early to me. They sure are tasty, though!
Next, pak choi (many ways to spell that), variety "Ching Chang" (also many ways to spell).
Next, tatsoi:
Both of these Asian green varieties are bolting. I really expected them to get bigger before that happened. Maybe it's a consequence of being direct-seeded rather than started indoors. Truthfully, I've reached my limit in both space and patience for indoor-starting. So I will take what I get.
Lastly, more radishes and lettuce/mesclun:
The radishes are winding down, and even starting to bolt in some cases. The greens are still going strong, so many more salads are in the forecast.
That's it for this week. Thanks for reading! And special thanks to Dave at Our Happy Acres for hosting Harvest Monday. Please click back to read all the posts from around the world.
It seems like everybody else is harvesting scapes (except me), so yours are right on time. Even if my garlic had escaped the scourge of rust this year they probably wouldn't produce scapes, it doesn't get cold enough here. I know what you mean about indoor starting, I try to keep it to an absolute minimum. It all looks lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michelle. I did not know that cold was needed for garlic to form scapes. Well, cold is one thing we have plenty of here!
DeleteI never know when to expect the scapes either but they are a welcome sign! I started my Asian greens indoors and they are bolting too, so I guess it's just time. That last photo with the greens and radishes looks good, all you need is a bowl and some dressing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dave. Good to know that I don't have to break down and start greens indoors.
DeleteThat last photo just beckons spring...and loving the scapes - I was out looking yesterday but I have yet to see even a single one.
ReplyDeleteChoy? Choi? Who knows? I think I spell it differently every time I write about them! How did you enjoy the Ching Chang? It thought they were great, but they did end up bolting faster than the other variety I grew (Green Fortune) and they were smaller, but since they are supposed to be "baby" choy, I'm not holding that against them :)
Thanks Margaret. I guess I should just expect small choi given the variety I grew.
DeleteNice to have scapes. Here the German Red garlic is starting to put out scapes. The other varieties aren't showing yet. Your choi and tatsoi look nice, no beetle damage. My tatsoi last year was savaged by flea beetles so I'm disinclined to plant it again.
ReplyDeleteI planted German White, Music, and Georgian Fire, and all produced scapes at the same time. Who knew? Flea beetles have not been much of a problem here (knock wood), but plenty of other problems abound.
DeleteI have a terrible time with asian greens, those in particular that you've mentioned. They always bolt early for me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful radishes!!
Thanks Susie. I guess I know now what to expect with the greens.
DeleteIt looks like a beautiful bunch of scapes and Asian greens. It's amazing that your mesclun and lettuce are still doing so well.
ReplyDeleteAny hope for spring greens are long gone. I'm hoping summer will be good to us.
Thanks Phuong. We are happy with the Asian greens even if they are small.
DeleteVery nice harvest! Love the selection of greens and radishes and all goes well with garlic scapes :)
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