Not Quite Fall Weather, But I’m Not Complaining — Week 12

Fall is now here and it’s been a really hot one here in the Bay Area. I’m not complaining though, because my peppers, eggplants and tomatoes are doing extremely well in this heat.

All the indoor seeds have now been transplanted into the SFG boxes and I have thinned them out to give the existing ones all the resources and a chance to flourish. I also took the time to thin out branches that clearly won’t yield anything this year. This too will focus the sun and water only on those crops that are almost ready to bear harvest.

The radishes and carrots in the pots are both doing well. I think in just a matter of 2-3 weeks, the radishes will be ready for harvest.

A nice, gardening coworker of mine gave me some spaghetti squash seeds to plant next year during the Spring. Looking forward to trying that.

The other new thing I’ll try growing next year is watermelon. I found some seemingly good seeds (first time) and will follow their instructions next Spring.

Box 1

Tomatoes

Box 2

Eggplants and bell peppers

Box 3

Brussels sprouts and spinach

Box 4

Beets and cabbage

Box 5

Basil, artichoke and cowpeas