Farmer Big Bore is finally seeing the fruits and veggies
of his labor. My favorite, the cantaloupe, should start being ready in late July and I can't wait to sink my teeth in some sweet, juicy 'loupe. Some of our vines have wound their way up into a bell pepper, so BB has made nylon hose "bras" for two of the cantaloupe to support them (hopefully) until they are ready for picking.
Not sure how the watermelon will do, especially since six of them are growing right next to each other. I'm skeptical.
Bell peppers can be picked, but BB thinks they'll turn red if he waits long enough. Hmmm. I think they'll get sunburned. I want them NOW!
The Basket of Fire peppers are being grown in a container. Big Bore's guinea pig Neighbor Dave has named them Insanely Hot. BB is still trying to work up the courage to eat one. "They're mainly for decoration," he now says.
No pics this time around of the 'maters and green beans. Big Bore has picked five rounds of beans so far. They get an A--especially considering last year we didn't get a single mature bean.
Almost hate to mention the brussel sprouts. Unfortunately, all six plants are going gangbusters and will probably be ready to pick in a month or so. I have a strong aversion to eating them AND smelling them cooking in the kitchen. They may have to secretly disappear.
2 comments:
no, no!! oven roast the sprouts with olive oil, sea salt and almond slivers!!!
M, there is NOTHING to make them taste and smell good!
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