A wee
Harvest Monday today. Harvesting has really slowed down now. There are a few hardy vegetables left but I am only harvesting them as needed. In terms of true fall crops things a pretty dismal this year because I never planted many. My plan is to try and transplant some things soon into the poly tunnel in hopes of extending the harvests.
I dug up some Parsnips and was pretty surprised at the size of most of them. This bunch weight in at 2lbs 1oz. The cores were pretty fibrous so I just cut out that part. There are still lots of parsnips in the garden, probably more then I need. Unless I need some I am just leaving them in until the ground starts freezing. They can also be left in and dug in the spring before they bolt.
I also cut some more Red Celery. This bunch is not overly red at the base due to shading. Next season I need to give them more spacing so they get redder. The celery and parsnips went into a batch of chicken pot pie.
These snap dragons are still going strong even with the heavy frost we have been having. They were sown this spring from seed shared by
Granny.
I dug up some Parsnips and was pretty surprised at the size of most of them. This bunch weight in at 2lbs 1oz. The cores were pretty fibrous so I just cut out that part. There are still lots of parsnips in the garden, probably more then I need. Unless I need some I am just leaving them in until the ground starts freezing. They can also be left in and dug in the spring before they bolt.
I also cut some more Red Celery. This bunch is not overly red at the base due to shading. Next season I need to give them more spacing so they get redder. The celery and parsnips went into a batch of chicken pot pie.
These snap dragons are still going strong even with the heavy frost we have been having. They were sown this spring from seed shared by Granny.
Nice parsnips, I didn't know there's a "red celery", I'll have to read up on it.
ReplyDeleteThose are some nice looking parsnips. I didn't know there's a red celery either. Is there any special attributes, other than the fact that it is red? Does it have good flavor?
ReplyDeleteParsnips look great! I wish I had a lighter soil to grow them. There are new varieties nowadays which avoid the woody centre. Perhaps you could look out for them next year.
ReplyDeleteI usualy fnd the centres cook ok. They look worse than they are!
ReplyDeleteVery nice parsnips Dan. I'm going to try to transplant some things in to the cold frame. We will see how it goes. Your not the only one who din't get around to planting many fall crops.
ReplyDeleteWell that harvest will make a nice soup. Beautiful parsnips Dan. It is really hard to something edible outthere in the kitchen garden.
ReplyDeleteYour parsnips have done very well. How long did it take from seed planting to harvest? (Approximately)
ReplyDeleteThe celery looks excellent! Is it difficult to grow? I've been thinking about it for next year. This may have inspired me to go ahead with it.
I love parsnips! If you leave them in, not only will you get yummy parsnips in the spring, but they'll go to seed and you'll have seeds as well.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't ever grown parsnips. In fact I'm not sure I've ever had them.
ReplyDeleteThe parsnips look awesome! I love parsnips.
ReplyDeleteThose parsnips are huge! I'm glad they worked out for you. My celery is going strong as well.
ReplyDeleteI'll be starting some fast growing Asian greens indoors tonight. I don't know if they'll do much of anything at this point but it's worth trying right?
I love roasted parsnips! all I have left in the garden right now are leeks, beets, kale, and arugula. already reading seed catalogues, though! never too early to dream
ReplyDeleteNice parsnip harvest! Harvested several today myself to make mashed parsnips (same as mashed potatoes only using parsnips) to go with some grilled steaks. They are one of our favorite crops to overwinter - so yummy.
ReplyDeleteThose snapdragons are sure a bright spot in the dreary days of late fall!