High Summer Update....
Jul. 25th, 2009 07:52 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
mdehnersWell, the yrly test plant evals are in and the only ones that haven't failed are the Hairy Gourds, Cassava and the Cassabanana. While none of them have produced, the plants are vigorous. The Pepino Melons are doing well but have set no fruit, even with Blooming for over a month. My old Dragonfruit Bloomed twice and we're Hoping that it sets SOMETHING. If not, it's definitely a cultivar that needs another to fertilize, which means in a yr or two the cuttings I got will be big enough to do the job.....
On a pleasant note I discovered two Satsumas on my 'Owari' Mandarin. This Japanese Heirloom is supposed to be one of he most Prized, so around Yule;>.....
I'm a bit worried about another missing critter locally. Normally by now the Gulf Fitillary Butterfly has laid eggs in all the Passionflower vines and their catterpillars have pruned these vines down. The leaves are pristine...no munch-marks. There'll be folks disappointed about this because they take thier kids by the property when those come out of their cocoons in clouds. The Butterfly looks a bit like a small Monarch...
Cheers,
Pat
On a pleasant note I discovered two Satsumas on my 'Owari' Mandarin. This Japanese Heirloom is supposed to be one of he most Prized, so around Yule;>.....
I'm a bit worried about another missing critter locally. Normally by now the Gulf Fitillary Butterfly has laid eggs in all the Passionflower vines and their catterpillars have pruned these vines down. The leaves are pristine...no munch-marks. There'll be folks disappointed about this because they take thier kids by the property when those come out of their cocoons in clouds. The Butterfly looks a bit like a small Monarch...
Cheers,
Pat
