Planted Fordhook Zucchini Seed

The two zucchini plants I purchased at Home Depot died within 2 days of being transplanted.  I think they were damaged from overwatering at Home Depot.  They had one replacement plant that looked ok but that was it.  So, I decided to plant seed.  The only heirloom seed I could find was Fordhook Zucchini from Burpee. 

Did research and most seem very pleased with this variety.  It is marketed as a space saving bush type plant with tender flesh and smooth skin.  Can't wait to try em.  Love Zucchini when it is small and tender...Picture is from internet.  My package was just $1.00.

Planted them where the tomatoes were.  I amended the soil and turned it all over.  Hopefully that will be enough for a heavy feeding plant such as this.  I will be fertilizing these and other plants with an organic fertilizer so it should be fine.

Harvested The Cuban Bananas

Actually harvested these about 4 days ago.  They are excellent!  Awesome flavor...Creamy banana flavor with a strong tangerine flavor mixed in.  The first bite is just so-so and then there is an explosion of flavor that keeps building.  Very complex flavor for a banana.

Cucumbers Plants Are Looking Great

Very happy with the growth so far from my Lemon cucumber plantings from Home Depot and my Marketmore 76 cucumbers planted from seed. 

First time I have planted them in a container this way.  Seems to be working well.  Much easier to control the moisture.  Should be less bugs as well.

Planted a Habanero Pepper

Planted a new Habanero Pepper from Home Depot Garden Center.  The previous Habanero is still living and has been left where it is, but it has never recovered from overwatering damage from months back. 

Now completes my pepper collection for the time being.  Now have Fajita Peppers (Mexi-Bell (Hybrid), Cubanelle, Poblano, Jalapeno, Anaheim Habanero, and Hot Banana Peppers.

Few More Plants Added and Cucumbers Planted

Replaced the mexi-bell pepper that had died with a poblano (my favorite pepper of all!) planted a second poblano, as well as, planted a dill weed plant.  All from Home Depot.

Also started a large container for cucumbers.  Planted a store bought (Home Depot) Lemon Cucumber.  Have never had it before.  Looking forward to trying it out.  It's an heirloom so will hopefully be harvesting seeds as well.  Also planted Marketmore 76 Cucumber seeds purchased at Home Depot.  Also an heirloom.

End of Broccoli Season And More Summer Sowing

Pulled up all the Broccoli today.  Was a long Broccoli season this year.  The broccoli was excellent all season and there were no problems at all with growing.  None of the bugs we would occasionally find last year. 

Sowed Purple Hull Cowpeas in their place.  Should end up with lots of cowpeas.  The variety is suppossed to be much sweeter and more flavorable than blacked eyed peas and other varieties.  We'll see.  First time growing cowpeas, excited to see how they turn out.

Also planted much more Swiss Chard, as well as, Summer Crooked Neck Squash, and Serrano Peppers.

Garden space is officially full save for two access points.  Brussel Sprouts are still doing well and I hope they make it.  That will be the next space to become available but it may be too hot to plant anything at that time except more Okra.

All of the Watermelon and Old Tennesse Melon have sprouted and are looking good.