Fall Season — Week 11

Tobia and I put up poultry wire around the three boxes that are growing from seed. Because the squirrels get into the boxes and dig them up, seeds will never make it without this protection. I have transplanted broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and brussels sprouts into the boxes for the fall. I used the compost I’ve been making for the last two months to mulch the soil before planting these. I also added beets and spinach, from seed, to grow this fall.

To make room for all of this, we harvested all of the swiss chard and lettuce. Tobia sautéd probably 400 chard leaves for an enormous batch, and the lettuce we divided among ourselves and our families.

I’m still hoping the tomatoes, eggplants and peppers benefit from our California sun to yield something in a month’s time.

Independent of the Square Foot Garden boxes, I’ve planted carrots and radishes in separate pots we bought recently. The quick to harvest radishes are already visibly sprouting.

I’m excited to see how the fall crops do and am also starting to think about how to try to extend the season through winter.

Box 1

Tomatoes

Box 2

Eggplants and bell peppers

Box 3

Brussels sprouts and spinach

Box 4

Last of the lettuce

Box 5

Basil, artichoke and cowpeas