The weather here in Hamburg lately has not been the best to say the least. It has been somewhat cool and very rainy. So what is one to do when the weather hasn’t been the most cooperative? Well one thing you can do is harvest. You’re probably thinking what kind of thing to do is that? If you have Zuckererbsen, Lettuce, Green Beans, Broad Beans or other vegetables that get rather large, you can ease the weight of the plants by harvesting its fruit. Besides taking off some of the weight it promotes new growth for the plant.
Another thing you can and should do is weed. Sure it’s going to get messy but the softened ground makes it easier for those stubborn weeds to come out. Keeping those weeds away will give all the grounds energy and resources to plants you want to get it the most.
Getting back to harvesting, I had my 2nd big harvest yesterday. A bag full of Zuckererbsen, a few Carrots, some Beets, Swiss Chard, Radishes and some Lettuce. Sometimes you will find yourself having more produce then you know what to do with. So here is a TIP: I like to take some the produce that I have so much of and run it through my juicer. Mixed with some apples and/or other fruits it makes a tasty drink. Start experimenting with different produce and drink combinations. The juice you produce has more nutrients in 1 glass then a whole box of vegetables. So if you find it overwhelming to cook loads of vegetables, juice them and enjoy the cool, refreshing drink. (I will post some of my favorite recipes soon).
Until next time, happy gardening…
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