Magic Beans - Ranch Report Sept 209
The fall garden has been touch and go it seems. Dallas has had a ton of rain, so too much water has been actually a problem. I think its a combination of that and some kinda bug (and aphids) that have killed off just about everything that resembles a winter squash. Cucumbers and summer squash just seem to be battling the aphids. I now see why they say you should plant squash on hills now. Cucurbits hate wet feet
I have one lone cantaloupe. Creatures seem to take them in the night. The basil is going crazy and the green beans are rocking.
I planted several purple beans this time. These are pretty fun to cook because they turn from purple to green when cooked. Its explained here.
Purple bush beans in a pot.
Sliced and ready to cook (with a regular one too)
In under a minute, they turn all green. I usually just cook them enough to be crunchy and then finish them in a pan with a bit of olive oil and black pepper.
Little lettuce….heartbreaking to have to thin them out.
8 ball squash - its ready to eat.
Cantaloupe with bite marks. Hope this does not get taken by the creatures. Kinda strange looking fruit huh?