This has been one weather roller coaster of a spring. Cold front after cold front for the last twelve weeks or so. Generally speaking, we get more windows of opportunity to work with as far as getting garden work done but this year has been a bit different. Seeds germinate best in soils that are not cool and wet and this spring we have had just that, ideal conditions for poor germination and we have seen that on the farm this season. Crops we sowed seed for when we had plating opportunities in April and May germinated poorly and slowly putting us "behind" compared to an average year. I would say we are about two to three weeks behind where we normally are this time of year. With that said, the boxes will be on the light side the first few weeks.
Looking at the weather ahead, I think we will finally begin to see the garden really begin to grow starting this week. So, don't be too surprised with lean boxes the next few weeks.
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