The veggie pictured above is a Tromboncino summer squash. I've been looking for a plant to grow in my garden, but I would have settled for seeds too. No one I talked to had even heard of it before, but as I was strolling through the veggie section at Edwards Greenhouse today, there it was! Woot! I didn't have the energy to get it in the garden today, but it's ok as the temperature is supposed to dip this week. I'm excited for the artichoke-flavored squash, and from what I read, it rivals zucchini in production. I'll have plenty to share!
I did force myself to get out in the sun a little bit. I got some free basil seeds so I made newspaper seed starter pots. I decided I am going to make pesto. I have planted:
Genovese Basil: "Of all the basils to grow, and there are about 150 varieties, Genovese basil is one of the best because it yields 7 to 8 cuttings and makes the best pesto." www.superbherbs.com
Lemon Basil: "A basil with a lemon/citrus fragrance and flavor which makes it particularly good in vinegar, with fish, in salad dressings & sauces, and in oils. Great in pesto and other standard basil dishes, too." www.gardenguides.com
