It got up to 70 degrees F yesterday. I was expecting it to be in the 50's. The weather this fall has been so strange. I can't really complain though. It gave me chance to do some additional fall cleanup.
Despite the funky weather, our broccoli plants are still thriving and producing lots of side-shoots. The shoots are slower to bolt this time of year so you can leave them longer on the plant until you have a good amount to harvest.
My last cauliflower plant finally decided to head up. I'm learning that growing cauliflower in the fall in our climate is a lot easier than growing it in the spring. I'm assuming it's because cauliflower is much more prone to bolting prematurely when the weather warms up than say broccoli. I was 7 for 8 this fall. (A critter got to one of the plants.)
Finally, I meant to harvest some more Asian greens this weekend but it totally slipped my mind. Hopefully I won't uncover my beds later on this week to find that they've gone to seed.
Lovely we had the same sort of weather here today
ReplyDeleteYum..looks like you could steam it up just like that!
ReplyDeletenice weather and a wonderful fall harvest. You are very lucky!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful looking brassicas, Thomas. We wanted to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving. Many blessings!
ReplyDeleteYou have got to be kidding me... 70 degree weather? What I would not give to just get up into the 50's right now! LOL! We have been struggling to get to mid 40's for several weeks now and the heavy rains and wind storms of November have arrived. (sigh)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful broccoli and cauliflower. I bet they tasted delicious.
We've had some funky weather here, too...very warm and dry. Nice harvests! Gotta love the brassicas!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, lovely head of cauliflower and beautiful broccoli.
ReplyDelete70 degrees? We're in the low 50s.
Lovely head of cauliflower! I personally don't bother with spring planting; they aren't one of my favs (tho I like them well enough)so to me not worth the bother when they will bolt so quick. I grow several types of broccoli tho, including a purple that makes lots of little side shoots that just keep coming and coming.
ReplyDeleteWe're having weird weather too. I think it is a universal thing this year. lol!!! Your harvest looks great!
ReplyDelete~Lynn
We had way above average temp on Sunday also. Beautiful head of cauliflower and lovely broccoli.
ReplyDeleteOh...that looks so good! Next year I'll get to finally try my hand at extending my gardening season. I'm thinking the broccoli might do better with the late planting too.
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