Hey there, fellow veggie enthusiasts! Debby Ward here, your go-to gal for all things organic gardening.
Today, I’m sharing the juicy details from my 2023 vegetable trials.
You know, those trials where we plant a bunch of different veggies and see which ones shine and which ones…well, not so much.
So, grab your notebook, and let’s dive into what worked wonders and what fell short in my garden this year.
First up, let’s talk about the stars of the show.
Citrine orange cherry tomatoes were the *Amazing* stars of the cherry tomato bed this year. They were super sweet and I loved watching people’s faces light up surprised when they tasted the first one. Bred by Johnny’s Select Seeds, they were the unanimous favorite crop of the summer garden.
The new pink tomato I tried Rose de Brune from High Mowing seeds grew huge quick and kept pumping out tasty tomatoes all season. The plants didn’t succumb to disease either. Nice balanced flavor in an easy-to-use size. A nice choice for those who like red tomatoes.
For you tomato sauce makers, this year I tried Coure Di Bue and wow! Great flavor, great harvest and wonderful for sauce and stuffing.
Cherry Belle Radishes – as always, practically grew overnight and were crisp, spicy, and perfect for snacking. This classic never fails.
And, my oh my, the Cascadia and Wando Peas were an absolute delight, with their sweet, delectable peas were eaten in the garden. It took restraint to save some for freezing. These varieties are definitely worth planting in your garden!
Now, on to the ones that didn’t quite make the cut.
Red Pearl grape tomato had its last chance this year. They were tiny, hard, and tasteless for the third year in a row.
The Early Black Egg eggplant that did so well the last couple of years sadly, struggled despite my best efforts. The one plant that didn’t die never grew fruit.
California Wonder sweet pepper was a bit high-maintenance for my taste, demanding more TLC than I was willing to provide.
And the Detroit Dark Red beets, while adorable (think tiny), didn’t yield as much as I had hoped for. But that’s the beauty of trial and error in gardening – we learn and adapt!
But wait, there’s more! Now that the summer garden is spent, you may be feeling overwhelmed with how to keep your seeds organized so you don’t loose track of them over the winter.
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So, fellow vegetable gardeners, here’s to a year of fantastic harvests and endless inspiration.
Let’s make the most of our gardening adventures and explore new, exciting varieties. And remember, with the Seed Organization Mini Course, you’re in for a game-changer that’ll simplify your gardening journey.
Look for Part 2 of my veggie trials and … Happy gardening, my friends!