Wow, the recent rain and sprinkling of sunshine has resulted in massive growth of many of the crops, the salads in particular. Unfortunately this co-incided with half term, so haven't been able to sell produce to the parents. Hopefully will arrange this for Tuesday......also have loads of cougette and pumpkin plants - and the tomatoes are massive, with flowers - all ready for some serious tomato action in other words! A couple of videos follow:
Tried the swiss chard yesterday and it was delicious. Treat it like spinach - my mother-in-law, who knows about these things, steamed it with a little nutmeg. Start with the stems and add the leaves for the last couple of minutes. Yum.
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