And just like that, high gardening season is over. September gave us the typical small harvest every other day. But, as I write this in mid-October, I am still harvesting a few tomatoes, some peppers, and arugula.
The big story this month is butternut squash. I've saved and replanted seed every year, allowing me to get a plant that is well-suited to being prolific in our climate. I harvested over 23 pounds this year from a very short row, for a retail value of $71.82. With so much squash on hand, I need to start making some pies; the butternut squash will taste just like pumpkin once I spice it. I might also pressure can some, since I have learned this year that it can be canned in cubes.
The San Marzano tomatoes kept coming in, for a yearly total thus far of 594 ounces or just over 37 pounds. For those of you keeping track (because I clearly am!), the tomato total through September was just over 178 pounds. Still not enough; never enough. But, I am grateful; I even had tomatoes in my stir fry last night, in the middle of October.
So, we are starting to wrap up a highly successful garden year! But, more to come, because October is still productive. Let's see if we can get to $1000 in retail price for the garden produce!
Cumulative Totals
Total Ounces of Harvest: 4253.5
Total Pounds of Harvest: 265.8438
Total Retail Value: $962.70
(Total Expenditures: $-287.67)
Total Profit: $675.03
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