tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post3372139202083778745..comments2024-03-19T15:39:56.057-04:00Comments on Natural Gardening: The benefits of shadeLisa Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-18764144812530794252008-08-04T22:36:00.000-04:002008-08-04T22:36:00.000-04:00Interesting... it certainly makes sense to me to o...Interesting... it certainly makes sense to me to only use the tender early leaves! <BR/><BR/>I think this summer has been more than harsh on plants and seeds so far -- it's quite off the charts as far as I'm concerned with drought and heat - we're facing our third month without any significant amount of rain (and normal is about 4 inches/month).<BR/><BR/>I'd try some later sowings of carrots, too, based on what I've been reading recently (maybe we'll have some rain?) Some recommendations for the South have you basically harvesting carrots in winter, just leaving them in the ground. The wet burlap, boards, and straw treatments covering carrot seeds must just keep the moisture balance reasonable enough to support germination, and the shade of your bean plants gave them an extra boost. It's always an adventure.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-49611878682980528332008-08-04T21:01:00.000-04:002008-08-04T21:01:00.000-04:00You know, in Italy-- in the Genova area where the ...You know, in Italy-- in the Genova area where the pesto we know originates-- they only use the tender early leaves for pesto. I think you're on to something with shading.<BR/>Btw, the ONLY carrots I've sown that are coming up in any numbers are the ones that are practically underneath a row of romano beans. Shade in our harsh climate may be very important.CENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14465646038423049702noreply@blogger.com