Planting Carrots

I cleaned out a lot of things before I left, but I didn't get to the fava beans. I needed to rip them out to put in my fall carrots. And the spot needed some serious weeding.

As I was ripping out the favas I noticed something very peculiar. The favas were sending out tillers and blooms. I find that very strange as the last two weeks have been so hot in New England. Favas are supposed to hate hot weather just like peas. And my peas that also need pulling are all dried up.

Once they were pulled I planted my carrots. I would have liked to have gotten them in a bit earlier so they would have more time to size up. They aren't in the best bed for fall sun. So they had better grow quickly. I'm hoping they germinate well as I really don't have time to reseed.

The end of the bed will be some fall peas. I don't give them much space as fall peas are always iffy. But getting a few peas in the fall is a treat.

And I finally took a photo of the cukes and zukes that were under the covers. When I untangled them I didn't know how many I would lose, but it looks like I lost only one cucumber branch. The rest are growing well. I can't wait for cukes.

The onions were brought in yesterday to cure in the dining room. I've stuck them at the end of the room near the fireplace so they won't get in the way too much. They will be annoying for a couple of weeks, but then I can braid them and put them in the basement.

And the best news is that our heat has broken and it is raining. We have only had a quarter inch of rain so far, but it is something and it will keep me from watering. Sadly it will also keep me from working in the garden today too. But I do have the cured garlic to trim up and weigh. So that will keep me busy for a short time.