The first figs were picked yesterday finally. The production from the two trees was kept separate to see whether pruning or not pruning makes a difference. One picking, of course, will not be definitive. The un-pruned tree produced 1# 8 ounces of figs. The pruned tree produced 8 ounces. There are other considerations besides production. The un-pruned tree is much harder to pick. It also shades the garden more.
For the last 3 mornings the garden has been sprayed with sulfur spray. Unless it rains today, that should finish off the spotted cucumber beetles. I only saw 1 this morning. The plants will get a good examination this afternoon. Hopefully the beetles will be gone. The other pest is birds in the tomatoes. It is not fair to complain too much since they are planted by the birdbath. If the problem continues a bird net may be necessary.
We had a complete salad last night, but the mesclun is looking really scroungy. It may be time to go ahead and plant a fresh crop. The soil temperature is still pretty high, maybe we will have to plant bib lettuce or something more heat tolerant. It is almost time for the fall garden anyway. Labor day is supposed to be the day, but need can be an important influence.
David Segrest is an International REALTOR in Charlotte, NC. His email is david@segrestrealty.com , His webpage is http://www.segrestrealty.com , and his international real estate blog is http://dointernationalrealestate.blogspot.com/
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