One Alaskans greenhouse

[Alasgun]

The potatoes’s were lifted today and will reside in the barn for a few days before going to the cellar. Im happy with the yield too. This is from 2ea, 12 ft. Rows. The Purple Molly’s made a good showing ensuring i’ve got plenty of seed for next year. Due to a poorer year a couple seasons ago; i was concerned. These are called “fingerlings” so when i see large numbers of over 1lb. Spuds coming in it makes me smile. This is the last of it; a few Cukes and Tomatos in the greenhouse and a lot of clean-up now. Thanks Lord for a real fine season!

And with the formalities out of the way i better get back down to the hammer-mill and try to get the remainder of the pile ground today.
I’m a little over half way. In years past each bed got a level 5cu ft wheelbarrow of Compost. This year im using the fish tote which is almost 7cu. Ft, which translates into 3 inches troweled evenly over each bed!

 

[heirloomgal]

The potatoes’s were lifted today and will reside in the barn for a few days before going to the cellar. Im happy with the yield too. The Purple Molly’s made a good showing ensuring i’ve got plenty of seed for next year. Due to a poorer year a couple seasons ago; i was concerned. These are called “fingerlings” so when i see large numbers of over 1lb. Spuds coming in it makes me smile. This is the last of it; a few Cukes and Tomatos in the greenhouse and a lot of clean-up now. Thanks Lord for a real fine season!

And with the formalities out of the way i better get back down to the hammer-mill and try to get the remainder of the pile ground today.
I’m a little over half way.

Are the other potatoes actually that pink? Or just the photo makes it look like that?

 

[Alasgun]

The strain is Red Norland and they are quite pink due to being freshly washed. Tomorrow it will be a flater red color!

The other root vegetables are ready for-their long winters nap!

About the time the Potato’s move to the cellar i’ll be hanging a couple sides of Yak from the rafters while we cut & wrap this years red meat.

 

[Alasgun]

First thing this morning i drew 8 gallons of liquid off the fish barrel and sifted out the chunks so it would pour from a metal watering can without the rose.
After diluting it 2 to 1, the Raspberries, Asparagus, Comfrey, Pea and Pumpkin pots all got a healthy dose! Then it started raining, so i finished grinding the Compost and delivered it to the last beds; and, while on a roll I forked this years bin across the divider and am now done with Compost for the year. Thru the winter all the kitchen scraps and Rabbit poop will be added then the process starts all over in the spring. This is always a lot of work and it’s a great feeling to be done with it for the year. Im well pleased with the hammer-mill and not having to deal with any carryover now!
If it dries out before snow, i’ll gather the leaves and add them to this bin.

 

[akroberts]

@Alasgun , do you know when to dig up sweet potatoes? I don't eat them but my daughter in law wanted them and I don't know anything about them. I was weeding around them today and saw one coming up to the top of the ground.

 

[Alasgun]

@akroberts this link should get you in the ball park? They are not an Alaskan thing due to our season and the only ones i ever grew only got as big as pencils.
However i’m always happy to do a little research to help someone (you) out. ‘The Spruce” has always been a good resource for me.
We love them but ours are store bought these days. Hope you get a bushel from every plant!

You Should Harvest Your Sweet Potatoes Right Now—How to Do It Right

Not sure when to harvest sweet potatoes? These 4 signs will let you know sweet potato plants are ready to dig up and enjoy.

www.thespruce.com

 

[akroberts]

@akroberts this link should get you in the ball park? They are not an Alaskan thing due to our season and the only ones i ever grew only got as big as pencils.
However i’m always happy to do a little research to help someone (you) out. ‘The Spruce” has always been a good resource for me.
We love them but ours are store bought these days. Hope you get a bushel from every plant!

You Should Harvest Your Sweet Potatoes Right Now—How to Do It Right

Not sure when to harvest sweet potatoes? These 4 signs will let you know sweet potato plants are ready to dig up and enjoy.

www.thespruce.com

Thank you

 

[akroberts]

@Alasgun , I wanted to let you know that I now have a new food item to try. The information for sweet potatoes said that the leaves can be ate, just like spinach and kale.

 

[Alasgun]

Well, now we both learned something! Let me know what they taste like!

 

[akroberts]

Well, now we both learned something! Let me know what they taste like!

I will. I'm hoping they taste good enough that I can sneak them into other foods without anyone knowing. My family is so weird. If it's good for you they turn their noses up.