I know the rewards are spread out a bit more when you are growing veges over the winter, but I really wanted to share this photo of my Beetroot with you. I have a couple of them waiting to be harvested and think I may be eating Beetroot for dinner for the rest of the week. This isn’t a bad thing, because I went to a nutritionist last week and it was suggested that I eat more Beetroot to help improve my health and immune system.
As you can see from the photo the root on the beet is the height of a teaspoon which I thought was pretty good going considering I don’t give my vege garden much attention. I am sure the plants are relieved it has rained this past week, as my attempts to water them has been few and far between. Mainly when I look out the window and notice that they have all gone limp.
I have added a few new winter plants over the past month including my staple of Cabbages and Garlic. By the way it’s not too late to plant Garlic now, you can plant it up until the end of July. And I am having more success with my Rocket and Coriander as I have previously tried to grow them both in summer but both have bolted to seed. I may even have enough Rocket to create a Rocket, Feta and Beetroot salad.
I am also having a go at growing some Fennel, I saw the small seedlings at market and couldn’t resist giving it a go, even tho I have never eaten it. I figure you are never too old to try new things.
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