It’s been a busy month as we work to get all of the summer crops into the ground. The eggplant and tomatoes were planted two weeks ago and are already putting on new growth. Peppers, cucumbers, and zucchini went in last week, followed by okra today! And, right on schedule, we had some truly summer weather over the weekend, with three days reaching into the 90s. High heat can be a real challenge at this time of year. We still have many cool-weather crops in the ground, some of which may need to be babied through unseasonably warm temperatures. Hot weather can also be very difficult in the days right...
Seasonal shifts
We’re just getting to our usual last frost date and after several frosts last week and a light one on Monday morning, it looks like we’re in the clear (fingers crossed.) And with freezing temperatures behind us, that means it’s time for summer planting to begin! Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be planting the tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and okra, as well as the first rounds of cucumber and zucchini and beans. The intense amount of bed prep followed by the huge influx of planting makes this one of our most hectic times of year. In addition, last Sunday marked our first week back at the Shepherdstown market for...