I snapped some pix yesterday of the hoophouse. This photo shows the chiles off in the left (in the corner of the hoophouse), as well as a pathway that is (partly) covered in baby clover. On the far right are the edges of some tomatoes and an eggplant.
The clover (NZ dwarf white to be exact) is to add nutrients to the soil and break up the clay soil The clover has deep taproots -- I'm not sure it will break apart the tuff a foot down but who knows. (Tuff -- rock that is made out of petrified volcanic ash -- think pumice -- we have a solid layer of this stuff 12 -18" under the dirt.).
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Hoophouse and compost windrow
I garden up high at an elevation of 7300 feet (2225 meters) in Los Alamos, NM. Hail, cold nights, daily thunderstorms half the summer, a short season, and heavy adobe clay all make for some challenging gardening. I'm into year round vegetable gardening, and now and again I'll blog about water harvesting, perennials, drip irrigation and more.
Hoophouse and compost windrow
Curent greenhouse plant roster (* =harvesting)
- Assorted Chiles
- Cantaloupe
- Cucumbers
- Edamame
- Herbs (Basil, Sage, Oregano, Epazote, Texas Tarragon)*
- Marconi Peppers
- Nasturtiums*
- New Zealand Spinach*
- Pole Beans*
- Tomatillos
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini (Yellow* and patty-pan/UFO*)
Current non-greenhouse veggie roster ( * means enough to harvest)
- Arugula*
- Beets*
- Broccoli*/Brussels Sprouts
- Garlic* and Shallots
- Herbs: (Cilantro, Parsley, Chives)*
- Kale*
- Leeks
- Mixed Lettuces*
- Winter Squash
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