Black Seeded Simpson: Day 37
Now that the hot weather has passed, the cool-weather crops like this lettuce and as well as the spinach are starting to come along. Growing lettuce in the fall has been harder than expected. The heat really made things difficult, especially considering how warm September was. One major problem was wilting. No more how much protection the plants had, once the heat of the day set in, these plants tended to wilt and droop.
Another challenge has been getting adequate sunlight. With the sun rising lower in the sky with each passing day, surrounding trees cast more shade, which wasn't a problem back in July and August because the sun was higher in the sky. Additionally, the low angle in the spring wasn't much of a difficulty because the trees had yet to bloom, so there was not much shade.
Nevertheless, with cooler weather to stay and at least several more weeks of the growing season left, these plants should produce enough to harvest at least a few good salads.
Another challenge has been getting adequate sunlight. With the sun rising lower in the sky with each passing day, surrounding trees cast more shade, which wasn't a problem back in July and August because the sun was higher in the sky. Additionally, the low angle in the spring wasn't much of a difficulty because the trees had yet to bloom, so there was not much shade.
Nevertheless, with cooler weather to stay and at least several more weeks of the growing season left, these plants should produce enough to harvest at least a few good salads.
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