We woke up this last Saturday morning to temperatures in the high twenties and a dusting of snow, but it looks like everything–with the exception of a few asparagus spears above ground–came out without any damage. Well, I should include the Paw Paw tree blossoms, which took a pretty good hit, but more blooms are on the way as it blooms over an extended period.
All of that being said, it still looks like we are going to have a late spring garden this year. That is just fine as we have been picking lettuce out of the garden, and a few onions planted out in a hurry seem to be doing okay. Our big garden push isn’t until after the middle of April anyway, so we are good.
On a different note, we would like to inform you all that our bedding plants in the greenhouse will be ready to sell by early next week. Some of our pepper plants are still a bit small, especially the super hot varieties. More on that later. Our tomato plants will be ready at any rate. They are out of the greenhouse right now for a hardening-off session. They are looking great. We have a nice selection this year, but supplies are limited. Call and set up a time to come out late this week or early next. Note: we will be closed this Sunday, but every other day will be fine, just call ahead please.
Don’t forget we have herb plants to sell as well: parsley, chives, sage, bronze fennel, and basil. We also have some beautiful petunia plants, but they will not be ready for a couple of weeks yet. Oh, and let us not forget to mention eggplant: Bride, Ping-Tung, Black Beauty, and Purple Shine.
Our pepper selection has been broadened this year to include several of the super hot varieties: Habenero (red, orange, and Chechen Itza) and Carolina Reeper. Stay tuned as these plants are still too small to set out just yet, not to mention it is too early in the season to do so. The sweet peppers are coming along nicely and should be ready to set out by early next week. As always, it is best to check your extended forecast before committing any plants to permanent planting outside.
One last thing. When you come out, don’t forget to ask about okra seed. We had a wonderful season last year and so we collected seed from the best of the best of our Clemson Spineless crop. We would love to share them with you. Just ask. They are just a penny per seed. Or you can buy plants later in the spring at $1.50 per plant; or you can just wait till we start harvesting later this spring @ $3.00 per pound.
We look forward to seeing you soon. Don’t forget to call ahead.