I used 3 stakes for 2 plants because the plant on the left has two vigorous main stems. Went 6 feet above the bed, as I've seen tomatoes that tall on TV. Taller even. With more fruit because of the height. So we'll see. After this was taken I went back and tied up some more of the branches shading the bed. Trying to show my greens some love.
The plan I'm following shows tomato plants after the greens are done for the Spring. I thought I'd put them in early to extend the growing season if possible. The bed's too small and crowded anyway. Next year I'll build one or two more beds this size.
Got some rain this morning but the topsoil was dry so I gave it a soak. Pulled some weeds and harvested greens for my salad. Took the largest leaf from each lettuce and mustard plant. Noticed some apparent rabbit damage (some chewed leaves) but not much. Later my neighbor told me she saw the family of 4 that lives beneath her deck feasting at my table. I haven't worked out how to use my pest cloth with the tomato stakes, so I poured urine on the outside of the frame and I'll hope for the best.
It's a 6-week birthday for my greens, so here's a current pic:
From the front we have:
- Nasturtium and some scattered basil plants
- A row of tiny parsley
- 3 rows of lettuce
- Tomatoes, spinach, and mesclun (mustard and beet)
You can see some carrots on the left.
So far I could not be more pleased. Let's hope I can deal with the rabbits without having to stir up a stew.
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