Seasonal Fruit Highlights
Summer heat is here, and the figs taste wonderfully sweet. Moreover, strawberries and blackberries are growing fast and ripening well. Granadillas add extra sweetness, and occasional pomegranates remain from early‑winter blossoms. The well‑aged fruits bring welcome joy to the garden.
Grapevine Management
The grapevines are flowering, and the fruiting vines will stay unpruned for now. Otherwise, pruning would reduce this year’s yield. Therefore, pruning will resume only after the ripe fruit is harvested.
Weed Control and Water Traps
Weeds are growing quickly, so weed mats help suppress them in lawn‑free areas. Additionally, we still weed by hand. Water trap pans need daily filling, yet the bag traps hold water better and suit this season.
Cuttings and Propagation
We continue planting cuttings for rooting, and the soil heats up by 10 AM. As a result, the soil acts like a natural heating pad and stays warm after sunset. We water cuttings immediately and place them under dappled light or semi‑shade. In contrast, winter cuttings tolerate sunny without trouble.
Potted Plant Care
Potted plants need watering at least twice a week, and compost helps where soil is poor. Furthermore, mulch protects moisture during extreme heat as we prepare for hotter months.
Root Crop Sprouting
Root plants sprouted slowly because August had some usually cold days. However, Ube yam tubers and five‑leaf yam seeds are sprouting first. White turmeric is also showing life. Meanwhile, galangal and ginger remain dormant, giving us more time to plant and store the tubers.
Ongoing Harvests and Transplants
The season stays busy with steady harvests of fruits, seeds, vegetables, and herbs. Additionally, the transplanted air layers and rhubarb are thriving and already hardened.
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