OK, then I won't bother putting in new seedlings now, because by the time they mature the hot weather will have hit. I can try direct seeding in late July in a bed I keep moist by misting it a couple of times a day, as well as starting some seedlings indoors where it's cool. I don't have much shade, though I might be able to sow in the shade of caged or trellised plants. I would like to plant cool-season veggies for a fall harvest, but it seems a tricky business. The heat generally breaks in mid-September and frost comes by Halloween. That seems to mean that one way or another seedlings need to germinate and grow to transplant size during the August heat. Any other tips for success?

Hi, I have Peas and Leeks. Would you consider trading? You have a fabulous collection of both seeds and plants. How long have you been doing this, if I may ask? I'm new and keep on goofing up things.....

Mizuna flowers are edible. Stalks probably a bit stringy. Broccoli flowers are fine, too. Seeds and seed pods also edible. Seeds taste similar to mustard seed.

Great Job gOOOn! Two questions. 1. Were the cukes fully ripe? 2. My tap (well) water measures 119 ppm. Some commercial nutrients claim to be specially formulated for water over 200 ppm. Couldn't your 311-315 ppm water have something in it that may have contributed to the metallic flavor? It just seems strange to me that the nutrients you have been using would cause this. But then again what do I know, I've never tasted that particular variety. It's seems a shame to have something grow that well and not be edible. ~Ken~