Week 3

Today marks week three since I planted my seeds.  With the warm weather, and ample sunlight, they have been pretty successful!  Some were late to sprout which is always nerve-wracking, but even the tomatoes planted last weekend have begun to pop-out of the dirt.  

 Tomatoes, in all there are seven types in colors ranging from vivid yellow and orange striped, to blackish purple.  Planted are two types of canning tomatoes, two types of paste tomatoes, one sandwich/ slicing tomato, and two all purpose tomatoes.  These pictures only show a small selection.

 Below are the collard greens.  They look like bright green butterflies at this stage!  So cool!

 Mustard greens (below) are my all-time favorite variety of greens.  They have a citrus, spicy flavor and have a wonderful crisp texture.  These greens are wonderful fresh, cooked, or lightly wilted.  

 This is the second year I am planting leeks.  The seedlings are definitely much stronger this year than last.  Once they are transplanted, leeks are very low maintenance.  If you have never had them, they are harvested in the fall and make the best addition to soup, salads and roasts.  Leeks have a unique taste with notes of onion and garlic, but are very mild.  

 The mesclun greens are beautiful and lush right now.  They are thriving in the cold frame and look like a green blanket dotted with purple.  

This definitely has me excited for spring and summer, to begin cooking and using these beautiful fruits and vegetables!  YUM!!