I’m planning for this year’s garden. Because I won’t be working remote as much this year I’m going to need plants that won’t need a lot of attention. Climate change has also caused summers to get hotter earlier so I’ll have to dial back on the plants that need long spells of cooler weather. I’m also going to concentrate on crops that will store well, and crops that can be processed into soups, salsa, and sauces.
So, this year I will be skipping large cabbages, Brocolli, and Brussels sprouts completely. Probably skip carrots too because of the care needed to ensure germination. No more bush beans because they require too much care, but pole beans will stay. Arugula will also be removed. I’m still debating whether to bother with eggplant because they are kinds hit or miss with yields and dont preserve easily.
I’ll go heavy on peppers and tomatoes as usual, but I’ll also plus up on onions and leeks. Red cabbage will stay as they make compact smallish heads that refrigerate well. I’ll also plus up on kale and add a few more varieties. I’ll also set more squash and be more deliberate in their feeding.
