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We are planting vegetables!
These pictures show different views of planting vegetable plants. Here, different kinds of lettuce are being planted--romaine, curly leaf, red sail, and boston. Cole crops--broccoli, kale, cauliflower, red and green cabbage, and swiss chard were the next plants to be planted as they like to grow in cool weather. These plants are only planted in the spring and fall. |
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The first planting of tomatoes,
cantaloupes, watermelons, peppers, eggplants, and summer squash
have also been planted. Plantings of these vegetables are staggered
throughout early summer to provide our customers with quality produce
throughout the season.
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Don't forget the strawberries! We have been having many sleepless nights, guarding the strawberry blooms from the frost. When frost is predicted by the TV weather person or by our on-farm expert, the strawberries are covered with a special cloth covering. Then, when the thermometer drops too low, we spray water on the plants to form ice which protects the blooms from frost. The coldest time is at day break. So far, we have been able to protect the strawberry blossoms from frost damage but hope that those cold nights soon end. |
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