For one reason or another it was a week since our last visit to the plot and so we were a little surprised to find that we had four cauliflowers ready for cutting. To be honest the heads were a little beyond ready but not so far that they were really spoiled.
We then thought that we would try our luck with the PSB. We were not very optimistic as the plants hadn't grown very well. Our pessimism was well found as there was only one very small spear which to add insult to injury had already been browsed by a slug. There were a few tiny spears to come so maybe we will manage a small helping.
We picked the single spear anyway and added it to the cauliflowers. We would only have a tiny taste but that was better than nothing
Our early rhubarb was far more productive.
Martyn picked a few stems to bring home.
Just for a change I have put together a short video of our harvest.
Martyn put together a more comprehensive film showing Saturday's plot activity which can be viewed on his blog here.
Meanwhile back in the garden our mini daffodils are now providing a colourful display.
Meanwhile back in the garden our mini daffodils are now providing a colourful display.
There are four different varieties of daffodil in the front garden that usually flower at slightly different times. This year three of the varieties, some small tulips and crocuses are flowering together and providing a lovely display.
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I love purple sprouting broccoli. One year we had so much we could have eaten it for three meals a day, plus snacks for about six week! So much of the stuff we couldn't even give it away.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you are still harvesting and your daffodils are very pretty to brighten the gloomy days we've had lately.
We used to great it really successfully, Deborah but for a couple of years for some reason it seems beyond us.
DeleteHi, Sue, now I am not a vegetable grower, but I am totally surprised that you were able to harvest cauliflower already. The purple broccoli looks so cool. I didn't even know that there was purple broccoli out there!
ReplyDeleteYour spring bloomers in the garden are really beautiful. The photo of the bird bath surrounded by the daffodils and crocuses is absolutely magazine worthy!
I truly enjoyed seeing the video!
Warm regards from Southern California,
Christina
Hi Christina and welcome. The cauliflowers were planted last autumn and so should be ready now. We are just hoping that the broccoli will produce more shoots.
DeleteThat cauliflower looks amazing to me. That's one challenging veg that I haven't tried growing yet, but I will tackle it someday. And all those spring flowers - they just seem to say "Spring is here".
ReplyDeleteWe seem to do OK with cauliflowers, Margaret - I hope that isn't tempting fate.
DeleteWell, the cauliflower was a nice surprise even if the PSB wasn't. That rhubarb is amazing, ours hasn't even popped up yet.
ReplyDeleteThat is an early variety of rhubarb, Dave. Other varieties are just in 'bud'.
DeleteVery impressed you got the caulis, they look yummy. I've never had much success with them so haven't tried for a while.
ReplyDeleteThose and sprouts were our most succeasful brassicas, Lou.
DeleteGood colly!! I tried them once, they looked like bugs had dug Tom, Dick and Harry through them! Impressive, hope it tastes good.
ReplyDeleteDicky
They did taste good, Dicky.
DeleteI am so impressed with your plot's production. That cauliflower looks tasty. It is nice to see flowers. We have a few more months before that happens here.
ReplyDeleteWhen the flowers do bloom it will be all the more enjoyable, Bonnie.
DeleteAlthough it's only a little sprout, but so striking. PSB is one on my plant list.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping that one day we will manage a good crop of PSB, Endah.
DeleteThat sure is one handsome cauli in the video, which I enjoyed! At least you had a taste of the psb....the abundant rhubarb certainly makes up for it.
ReplyDeleteYour spring borders are just lovely.xxx
I'm glad that you enjoyed the video, Dina - I'm planning a few more. People can always ignore them if they are not interested. Martyn does a lot of video editing but up until now I have posted mostly still photos.
DeleteThe last time I grew PSB it was quite late in the spring when it started producing, but when it started it was very good.
ReplyDeleteThere's hope yet then, Brian.
DeleteThat's a nice surprise finding four cauliflowers ready to go. I love seeing your big patch of early rhubarb.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you enjoyed it Phuong
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