I managed to clear out 1/4 of my garden space for fall planting, put down a fresh layer of compost, and hand tilled to break up the soil. Since space is at a premium this year, I decided to try a different approach. Instead of planting in long rows, I sectioned off the patch in rectangles, then planted several short rows of seeds in each. I'm really looking forward to seeing the results!
You will notice quite a few repeats from the spring garden --
Parisienne Carrots
Bull's Blood Beets
Tennis Ball Lettuce
Watermelon Radish
Easter Egg Radish
I am trying a few new heirloom varieties --
Parris Island Lettuce (source: Baker Creek. Described as a romaine variety with uniform heads. Leaves are darker on the outside, with lighter creamy green insides. Developed in 1949.)
Blue Curled Scotch Kale (source: Baker Creek. Described as compact and tender, with blue-green curled leaves.)
Bloomsdale Spinach (source: Baker Creek. Described as glossy deep green, with delicious leaves. Developed in 1925.)
That's quite a bit for a little space, but since I'm really the only one in the family who likes greens, I just planted a few spinach, kale, and lettuces. That gave me a lot more room for carrots, beets, and radishes. There's really nothing to see at the moment, but hopefully in the next week to ten days I will have lots of sprouts!
I hope your fall garden will be a success. I hope mine will, too. I am especially eager for my onions to do well. Here's hoping.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Fall garden! I got things in either too late or not at all, but am slowly learning to extend the season. Have you had success with fall beets? I find mine never bulb up.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first year planting fall beets, so I guess I'll find out!
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