Showing posts with label February Planting Plan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label February Planting Plan. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Growing Cabbage This Autumn

Some of the harvest from 2013 summer crop
Cabbage one of the most loved vegetable in my family.

Sadly,  the weather has not been kind to my cabbage and I have really struggled to get even a small crop.

Part of the problem is that it is a cool season vegetable and the sun is too hot in my region.

No matter how much  I water the cabbages, they don't seem to get enough water and their growth is just stunted. Then there are the bugs....


Tuesday, February 11, 2014

What Vegetables to Plant In February In South Africa's Summer Rainfall Region

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My family is so enjoying the morning glories that self-planted in the stone floor outside the kitchen.

Each morning someone comments about how beautiful they are, and what a marvel the plant is for growing in such an inhospitable area.

I think this is what adds to the joy of gardening - not the pretty/useful things that you already expect, but the unexpected flourishes that nature adds.

It's been raining very steadily the past couple of weeks, so the gardens are lush ( and of course the weeds too, LOL) and I feel in a better position to do more planting for this month.

What to plant in February

This month we're planting beetroot, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, lettuce, onion, potatoes, spring onions, shallots, sunflowers, swiss chard, chives, coriander, dill, french terragon, oregano and parsely.