Tomatoes Still

The tomatoes were picked green a week or two ago, when the 1st frost was predicted. There have been a couple of frosts since then. The tomatoes were pretty much forgotten. Monday as the figs were being pruned, I found some red tomatoes. Wow.

The figs were pruned to eye level again. Last year one fig tree was left un-pruned and one tree was pruned. The yield from the un-pruned tree was marginally greater, but the figs were harder too pick. The decision to not prune that tree was really regretted when pruning was done Monday. Some of the branches were too thick for a lopper and had to be cut with a bow saw. The city has a 5’ long rule for curbside pickup. Many of the branches from that tree had to be cut again.

Kale has been picked 3 times now. Salad greens have been picked twice and I have lost count of how many times the sallet greens have been picked. The lima bean vines are still health and blooming, but the lima bean pods have not filled out much. A different variety will definitely be in the works for next year.

David Segrest is an International REALTOR in Charlotte, NC. His email is david@segrestrealty.com , His webpage is http://davidsegrest.com , and his international real estate blog is http://dointernationalrealestate.blogspot.com/