Turnips and herbs

Haikauri turnips are leaping out of the ground, as are the red turnips planted with them. Coming along more slowly are the fall carrots and the fennel and curly kale planted at the same time. No doubt though that it is fall garden time here on the coast.

I have direct sowed all but a few broccoli, and most rows have come up well. I may transplant a plant or two here and there to fill gaps, but overall am happy. Keeping the new seedlings watered is my biggest job right now. I have a bucket full of worm juice and I add a bit to each watering can that I fill. I am hoping for great results.

Other tiny new seedlings popping up are arugula, lactino kale, and chard. I am waiting for my garlic to arrive for planting, and will wait a week more before trying some lettuce seeds. I imagine I will actually pull a few tiny turnips in a week, just to thin them out and have my first taste of fall.

The harvest right now is hot peppers, basil, thyme, and parsley. Quite a flavorful mix!