The tomatoes grew 5 feet tall, and we
had ripe toms by July 4th. The Tomcat Hybrids were the first ones to
ripen. The beans did well as long as they had water. The algae bloomed
in the lake and clogged the drip irrigation so we had major problems
delivering water to contend with. We used portable rainbirds to water
with. The squash grew very well, and we will grow less summer squash
next time. And more winter squash.
In August we harvested 100 pounds of tomatoes in one morning and we canned 70 quarts of tomato soup from them over 2 following days. We canned chutneys, sauces, pickles, and preserves. From around the garden and our from our back yard we harvested chestnuts, peaches, apricots, apples, grapes, and figs, and walnuts.
All in all it was a very successful season and we look forward to next year!
In August we harvested 100 pounds of tomatoes in one morning and we canned 70 quarts of tomato soup from them over 2 following days. We canned chutneys, sauces, pickles, and preserves. From around the garden and our from our back yard we harvested chestnuts, peaches, apricots, apples, grapes, and figs, and walnuts.
All in all it was a very successful season and we look forward to next year!
