Late April at Farmsustaina and everything planted in March and April is establishing well. Here’s what’s happening this week.
At the stand this weekend: Kale is available now — overwintered and going strong. Check our Facebook page for hours and the full availability list. Find us at Good Hope Farm.
Coming to the stand from late May: Kunde (cowpea leaves) planted late March — first harvest mid-to-late May. Managu (African Nightshade) and Saget planted April 12 and 26 — expected late May to early June. Kahurura (pumpkin leaves) planted April 12 and 23 — late May onward. Marketmore cucumbers planted April 12 — mid-June. Garlic and strawberries from overwintered stock — June.
Later in the season: Sungura white maize (March 29) on track for late June. Swiss chard, beets, okra, spring onion, watermelon, peppers, cherry and beefsteak tomatoes, Faida maize, cabbage, lettuce, and cauliflower all planted late April — harvest windows running June through August depending on crop.
This week’s tip: Sweet potatoes need very little attention once established but they do need space — vines can spread 4–6 feet in all directions. If you’re growing them at home, resist the urge to trim the vines. Let them run and the roots will follow.
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