Alright, so I finally got into the hoop houses again on Saturday. The sun was shining beautifully and it was quite warm outside...scary warm for February, actually. I checked everything out, watered the fruit trees and just enjoyed the sun on my back for a bit. I didn't, however, take any pics. I know, I know, crazy right?! You'll just have to take my word for it...everything looks great! The spinach is starting to size up, the kale is recovering from...well, whatever has been kicking its ass, the lettuce is starting to look like lettuce, the turnips actually sprouted enough to call for thinning and the carrots...well, they looked so good I just had to pull a few for a taste! I mean, really...how else would I know that they're itty bitty and need a LOT more time?!
OK, so I know they're officially not ready, but I also know that're super sweet and are going to be fantastic once they size up a bit!
This weeks totals:
- Mixed Greens = 1 ounce
- Spinach = 1 ounce
- Carrots = 1 ounce
- Eggs = 15 (yep...again!)
Happy harvesting!
Linking up to Harvest Monday @ Daphne's Dandelions
Nothing like sweet baby carrots. With the longer day lengths and the increasing sun strength - your covered bed should continue to thrive and grow.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed! No doubt :-)
DeleteSome times that is as big as my carrots get so enjoy. They are really sweet at that stage.
ReplyDeleteOh...they were SO sweet! I could live on baby carrots :-)
DeleteI got zero carrots going, and yours look great!
ReplyDeleteZero carrots?! I hope you have plans of putting some in the ground! Not sure I could live without at least a few in the ground!
DeleteThat's sometimes as big as our carrots get, period. Root crops are our Achilles Heel :)
ReplyDeleteAchilles Heel, ha? Well, that's no fun!
DeleteMMMmmmm those are prefect sized carrots - who you kidding? THose are the best for eating! LOL.
ReplyDeleteHa! Thanks, Barbie!
DeleteIt's the quality not the quantity. Your baby carrots are darling.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norma! I couldn't agree more!
DeleteYour carrots look great! :)
ReplyDeleteLynn
Thanks, Lynn! I hope the rest will size up nicely!
DeleteLike everyone else I want to say the carrots look great. Mine usually don't get much past that stage either - as a result of either the kids or my impatience usually.
ReplyDeleteYeah...that whole impatience thing...it'll get you every time! ;-)
DeleteI like carrots at any size; love that red/purple one, is it Dragon?
ReplyDeleteYes, they are Dragons! I absolutely LOVE Dragons :-)
Deletecute little yummy carrots! Its so hard waiting. I am still waiting for most of my root veggies.
ReplyDeleteWe're still waiting on most of ours, too. It's so hard, but I know it'll be more than worth the wait :-)
Delete15 eggs! That's great. How many birds do you have?
ReplyDeleteWe have 7 laying hens right now but just got 9 new chicks. 15 eggs is great...and I won't complain too much...but I do look forward to it warming up a bit so the ladies can REALLY start laying again!
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