Baby Black Plum Tomatoes, Weeeeee!
Actually there are two, and to make it even better they are on my black plum plant, which means they will not only ripen faster since they are little grape tomatoes, but they are my favorite kind of tomato so they will probably be delicious. I am so excited.
Three of my tomato plants are now tall enough that they need some tying. The Yellow Submarine and Paul Robeson are lagging behind everyone else, especially the Yellow Submarine which seems to have some really odd leaf shapes and not only because it is a potato leaf.
The Blood Gulch, I am pleased to report, has made a full recovery and is catching up with all its might. It has surpassed the Paul Robeson in size already and is looking very robust.
Blood Gulch
Blood Gulch looks tiny next to its neighbor
The Hawaiian Currant is still alive, somehow, but is looking a little crisp around the edges due to the intense heat we've had the last few days. I've not given up all hope for it yet, but I am certainly not holding my breath for it either.
Hawaiian "I'm not dead yet!" Currant
I also tied up my fava beans today as they were starting to crowd the chard and the sweet peas are just not getting enough light. Hopefully this doesn't negatively affect my yield from the favas, though I think the benefit to the chard and sweet peas should more than make up for it.
Favas & Chard
The chard is looking amazing. Earlier this week I was thinking about pulling a few leaves to put on a sandwich, but now I think there's enough for a side dish of sauteed chard. I will definitely be eating chard with my dinner tomorrow. That'll be the first harvest of the season. How exciting!!!!
Red Chard
Yellow Chard
I also discovered a little strawberry flower bud yesterday afternoon that today was open and smiling. Only 10 of the 36 strawberry starts I planted ever grew anything, but perhaps I will still still get some strawberries this season :)
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