August Update

So with the sun of August trying desperately to sneak into our day more and more, some early spring planting was done.

I planted 6 Sweet corn seedlings, with another 6 seeds planted directly into the bed two weeks later. I think 12 corn should be enough for 2 people.
2 Thai Chili seedlings also planted and Pineapple Sage (YUM).

In seed trays I have Coriander, Sunflower, Celery, Lettuce & more Chantilly carrots planted direct into existing carrot rows.

I also planted some beetroot and Pak Choi that I had raised from seed.

A few weeks ago I placed 4 sunflower seeds into biodegradable seedling cups, once they were about 10 cm high, I planted into our front yard. With another 4 on the go, they will also be planted in the front of the house. How does not like a sunflower.

The seed potatoes planted last month have started to grow, first shoots/leaves started to come through in mid August, so this weekend gone, I loaded them up with organics and compost.

Now I will wait until more leaves appear and keep topping up with organics and compost. It may be taking up half a garden bed, but I know it will worth it.

The Hot house seems to be working really well. I have even put in a stray pot of leeks, will see what happens there.

The perpetual Spinach is being harvested on a daily basis, as well as the Sugar Snap Peas; I pick these while still quite young so they are more like snow peas.