We've had quite the wet month here in Loafer Canyon. A weather station up on the hill has recorded 3.3 inches of rain in June, which is well above average. I have only had to water the garden by hand once or twice since the middle of May. The same station recorded 1.21 inches two years ago and ZERO last year for June. Of course, all the rain means the weeds have had their way. I need to get out there with some Roundup as soon as they dry out.
Of course, the cool wet weather has been great for crops like peas, lettuce, broccoli, etc. I harvested all but one head of broccoli over the last two weeks, and will replant those squares with something else.
The cauliflower is finally heading up. I'm not sure how big it will get before starting to flower, so I'll have to watch it closely.
The pumpkins have been flowering, but apparently only one or two have been fertilized because most of the little pumpkins are shriveling up. The cayenne, jalapeno and bell peppers have been blossoming as well, and we have tomatoes on all the varieties but the Soldacki, which seems to set fruit really late for some reason. Probably won't do those again. I started a couple of mini-boxes with lettuce, spinach, radishes, onions and carrots. I'll planning to put those on the north side of the house when it gets hot and I'm hoping to keep them going through the winter.
It's all been good. Great job on the garden! Love you.
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