Garden in August
05:12It has been a long time indeed. I haven't written in such a long time that I feel guilty about it. Though there isn't much going o...
05:12
It
has been a long time indeed. I haven't written in such a long time that I feel
guilty about it. Though there isn't much going on in regards to edibles but the
garden is not totally "dead". It's still mostly green and this is the only thing
that draws me outdoors into the yard at times. I have noticed that though most
things are poor looking and some are ok, there are some that are thriving. Yes
thriving. So of things that seem to enjoy this insane heat are date palm, jute
leaves (molokhia), edible purslane and Kangkong Kong (water spinach). Two types
of basil are doing great as well, I don't know their varieties as I didn't keep
track, but one is either Thai or Indian. These are the edibles. In regards to
ornamentals , (I didn't plant any, it's just what is there), the happiest are
portulaca (ornamnetal purslane), chaste tree, vinca and morning glory. One of
the basils (with purple flowers can also be included as its often used as
ornamental). The others are also doing great such as the agaves.
Eggplants have survived but are not producing, so though known as heat loving I think they are not great admirers of our heat.
The sweet potatoes I planted a few months ago as an experiment are growing. I know I should have taken the sips and replanted them but I didn't so we'll see how it turns out in a few months.
As an experiment I also planted pineapple crowns a few months ago. I got them from carrefour, from the fresh pineapple juice section, the guy happily gave them away to me (after all they go into the garbage). I got them late season so I planted them in pots. Out of 6 plants 4 survived so it's a good result. I'm planning on replanting them into the ground later and wait 2-3 years "patiently" till I get fruit (hopefully).
I have lost a few trees to the heat, mostly citrus (I didn't plant them early enough, lesson learnt).
September is approaching and I am in the planning mode already. This year Inshallah I'm intending to grow more edibles, expand the growing area and replace the sand with sweet sand which I intend to buy from Dubai Municipality as I want a huge quantity (I wish I'd done that before, I know I got good results with normal sand and addition of manures, but I want better results).
Below are some pics from the garden.
Eggplants have survived but are not producing, so though known as heat loving I think they are not great admirers of our heat.
The sweet potatoes I planted a few months ago as an experiment are growing. I know I should have taken the sips and replanted them but I didn't so we'll see how it turns out in a few months.
As an experiment I also planted pineapple crowns a few months ago. I got them from carrefour, from the fresh pineapple juice section, the guy happily gave them away to me (after all they go into the garbage). I got them late season so I planted them in pots. Out of 6 plants 4 survived so it's a good result. I'm planning on replanting them into the ground later and wait 2-3 years "patiently" till I get fruit (hopefully).
I have lost a few trees to the heat, mostly citrus (I didn't plant them early enough, lesson learnt).
September is approaching and I am in the planning mode already. This year Inshallah I'm intending to grow more edibles, expand the growing area and replace the sand with sweet sand which I intend to buy from Dubai Municipality as I want a huge quantity (I wish I'd done that before, I know I got good results with normal sand and addition of manures, but I want better results).
Below are some pics from the garden.
