August 20, 2017
Even more about U Pick
By Linda Dansbury
Fall brassicas loving the rain and cool nights, thriving, with intentionally grown mowed weeds in the aisles for erosion control. And that's a nice sunset with a wagon towed.
Typically around this time of year, many members stop doing their U Pick - free time is reduced due to back to school commitments or other things. Remember that U pick is a large part of your share and from now through September when U Pick will end except for some herbs is as pleasant a time as any to be out in the field. The heat and humidity drop, the cherry tomatoes make a comeback because of lower humidity and less rain (typically), and green beans and edamame are perfect for picking. And, I always feel my house is more welcoming for both family and guests when flower vases are filled.
Edamame this year are as nice as they have been in a few years. Ample rainfall allowed for an abundance of well-filled pods, many with 3 beans. Don't miss out! I picked my allotment from only about 4 plants so it didn't take long.
Are you wondering about the blackberries only being on the lower branches, instead of up higher where they would be easier to find and pick? Blackberries bear fruit on second year branches, or canes. So those beautiful branches that are trellised now are where the berries will be next year. In the meantime, take a little time and push the grass away to find some of the largest, juiciest berries!
Enjoy!