I'm getting a half gallon of sun golds a day now, tried some salsa today, not bad.
I protected my peppers from frost the two nights it might have frosted last week, will do so again this week.
Carefully, so it doesn't end up Fawlty...Time to rip up the basil...
Dried and ground Aji Charapita in short jar, Aji Pineapple in tall jar.
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That reminds me to buy some garlic! I grew it for the first time this year, and it was phenomenal.Look what arrived today! I will post the pics at harvet time. Adding to my crocuses, so will definitely have some in December again.
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Good luck with saffron. I planted once and the squirrels got every one ( or maybe it was a skunk) either way i didn't get any.Look what arrived today! I will post the pics at harvet time. Adding to my crocuses, so will definitely have some in December again.
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I grew it last year for the first time and had good luck. I have a fenced garden and a dedicated raised bed for these. They are a fun distraction. I did learn that 25 plants will get you enough for one meal. Going for 2 meals this year!Good luck with saffron. I planted once and the squirrels got every one ( or maybe it was a skunk) either way i didn't get any.
How long did it take to harvest the stigmas? Did you use tweezers? Damascus ones? Or your hands? Seems like a very tedious plant to grow and turn into edible. But I'm curious about it.I grew it last year for the first time and had good luck. I have a fenced garden and a dedicated raised bed for these. They are a fun distraction. I did learn that 25 plants will get you enough for one meal. Going for 2 meals this year!
I harvested all over a 3 week period. They bloomed in mid December last year. Have to pick mid morning after the flower opens all the way. Tweezers work great. No Damascus tweezers, just stainless. I set them to dry on a small bowl in my kitchen then save them in a jar. The plant is only a few inches tall. I am traveling for work, but will post a picture when I get home tomorrow. It isn't too bad, not tedious. I mean, its December, so its the only thing I have to harvest then and certainly the only flower I have blooming at the time.How long did it take to harvest the stigmas? Did you use tweezers? Damascus ones? Or your hands? Seems like a very tedious plant to grow and turn into edible. But I'm curious about it.
EDIT: Serious inquiry. I'm not trying to troll or poke fun of you.
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