When I was hand pollinating the cucumbers this morning I noticed at least ten bees buzzing around in the garden. They were having alot fun with all of the squash. Yes! This means that I don't have to hand pollinate as much any more. I won't get too excited though. I'll have to wait to see if the squash they pollinating actually grows.
Today was also my first cucumber harvest. I think all of the hand pollinating paid off. I expect to have at least five cucumbers by the end of next week.
Picklebush Cucumbers (about 4.5")
Bush Champion Cucumber (7.5")
Bush Champion Cucumber on the vine
Picklebush Cucumber on the vine
Another Picklebush Cucumber on the vine
3 comments:
Hello! I really enjoyed reading through your blog posts about your vegetable garden project. I just started my own raised garden this year and your dedication (especially with hand-pollenating your cucumbers) really inspired me! Why did your posts end after May 2008?
All the best,
MLE
Wow, Thanks! The postings stopped because I moved to an apartment with no sun to grow anything. :-(
Now, I'm growing plants under a light stand. Check out my pictures on Picasa at https://picasaweb.google.com/alciemaxwell
Ahhh. That's a shame. But the photos of your violets are gorgeous. By the way, I'm from the DC area, and I noticed in your profile pictures that you're a Skins fan. HAIL! :)
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