Things are going better than expected in some cases and worse in other areas of production at the farm.
Here is a list of surprises good and bad:
The good:
red potatoes--did way better than expected with earlier planting date and minimal attacks from ants.
swiss chard--I did not think it would produce this late in the season.
squash/zucchini--Found some varieties that work; finally.
peaches--Looking good so far!
rye--I still can't believe that I grew a grain at the farm. Harvested some this week. The Dixie Chics love it.
spinach--did better than expected and looking forward to next year.
The bad:
bok choi-- beetles decimated them in one week, late in the season
the cold--ruined peas, corn, peppers, eggplants.
peas-- don't like it cold and don't like it hot.
cauliflower--don't like it hot.
pine trees--had a 90% failure at planting. Totally perplexed. We had great rain and cold this winter. Maybe too much. They should have survived.
camera--Don't let tiny children play with them!
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