The cauliflower that was the size of a cricket ball the day before the holiday, was full-sized a week afterwards.
There were 3 globe artichokes of a reasonable size to cut. The outer petals seemed to be starting to open so I thought it would be a good time to harvest them.
Some broad bean pods looked large enough to pick.
Though they won't be ready for 6 months, the Jerusalem artichokes are making their presence known.
In the end, I harvested the following little pile of lovely grub.
In celebration of Midsummers Day here and Midwinters Day in Antartica (see Andy's blog), I invited a couple of nice friends round for a roast chicken dinner served with the spuds, broad beans and cauliflower cheese. The beetroot and artichokes will be enjoyed another day.
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Welcome back.
I was wondering about those artichokes.
A lovely harvest, the cauliflower looks especially good. What variety is it?
Thank you. I hope you and your allotment are well.
The cauliflower is just an 'All The Year Round'. I had a quick look at the others yesterday evening and they are not looking nearly as good now. Perhaps I should have covered over the curds with the leaves. Still learning...but it has encouraged me to consider sowing more for next year.
Thanks. I am growing some of them too, must take a peek at them tomorrow.
That cauliflower looks brilliant. I know exactly what you mean about when they just slightly go over. This happened to me last year. I had two beautiful cauliflowers, one I picked when it was like that, the other one had gone over after just a few days.
You must have to catch them really quick, although I guess you can keep them in the fridge once picked?
The one that was harvested was well worth the effort - another veg that is really much better when very fresh.
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