Garden Update: What's ready to harvest in July? What to sow?

That my friend is a great question!  It all depends on what you sowed, when you sowed, and how successful it is.  For example, we would have had a harvest of the most juiciest corn by September. However,  we didn't water it regularly which caused the plant to stress more often than it needed too.

Unfortunately we learned the hard way, and immediately installed an irrigation system.  We realized that hand watering daily only allowed the surface roots to tap into the water.  We wanted the water to tap into the deep root system to encourage a healthy growth, especially to survive the three digit hot weather.  On the plus side, we left the corn in the ground and it became a natural trellis for the pole beans.

Corn trellis

Many fruits and veggies are ready to eat in July. The trick is too plan it out by looking at the amount of days to maturity. Another key factor is to plant in succession.

This year we expanded the garden with five new raised garden beds.    That's quite a bit! That is like adding another full row to the garden.  Each year we plan to expand little by little, maybe even add an orchard of fruit and nut trees down the  road.  But for right now, I have more than enough to eat.  Some of July's harvest are Crispy leafy greens, summer squash, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, cucumber, Swiss chard, collard greens, chard, kale, tomatoes, beans, and some herbs.

What to sow for August and September

Here is a glance at my to do list for the next few months.  This list does not contain the daily chores and maintenance of the garden.  It contains a list of what to grow by seed for fall and a early spring feast.

🔸 Kale                                     🔸Collard Greens

🔸 Swiss Chard                       🔸 Carrot

🔸Parsnips                                🔸Leafy Greens

🔸 Broccolli                               🔸Winter Cauliflower

🔸Onions                                    🔸Arugula

🔸Turnips                                   🔸Kohlrabi

🔸Early Beets                             🔸Chicory

🔸Radishes                                 🔸Green Manures

🔸Cabbages                                 🔸Bok Choy

As I type out this list I'm realizing that I have a lot to work to do, but it's going to be worth it.

I'd like to hear how your garden is doing. Don't be shy, leave a comment or send an email.

Hope you all are having a great day.

oxoxoxo