Asparagus harvest started yesterday, and we have some for sale
now and for the next 8 weeks or so, until
early to mid-June. Asparagus growth is highly temperature-dependent. Since today got up to 76 F, I harvested asparagus twice today, at about 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.
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| I harvested this 'Jersey Giant' asparagus today. |
We grow 'Jersey Giant' asparagus, an all-male variety that produces high yields of thicker spears since there are no female plants that spend energy producing berries. I harvest the spears by snapping them where they break easily, so almost the entire harvested spear is tender and usable. Asparagus is sold harvested, still for $2.78
per pound + tax, and is limited, so
you do need to phone
620-597-2450 a day ahead and order it.
We still have many apples and pecans, harvested last Nov. and kept in prime condition in our coolers, for sale now. Just phone 620-597-2450 a day in advance, and leave a message on
the answering machine saying your name and the day and
approximate time you'll come get them, so I can look for you. When I'm applying herbicide
to the blackberry rows or pruning apple
trees at the back of the planting, I can't see or hear vehicles
come in if people haven't called a day ahead so I can expect them.
Apple and pecan prices
are detailed in the previous blog post, dated April 19. (Scroll down.)
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| Many bees, such as this bumble bee at left, are pollinating the apple
blossoms, ensuring a good crop next Sept. to Nov. |
Apple trees are still blooming, and many bees are pollinating the apple
blossoms. The apples that result from
these pollinated flowers will grow for the next 5 to 7 months, then be
ready to harvest from Sept. to Nov.
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| This apple selection from my breeding program, which I named 'Sunflower', has petals that remain pink after buds open, so it's very ornamental in bloom. All apple varieties have pink flower buds, but most open to white petals. |
