Asako

These are red beet seedlings. Red beets are used in borscht, a Russian dish. I thought they would be strong in cold conditions, but the germination rate was poor, and even when they sprouted, about 80% of them died. I replanted seedlings from the balcony three times, but even after more than a month, they are still this small.

This is a rental field with shared space. Nevertheless, the owner told me, “You may use these hoses.” However, a neighbor said, “No, it’s mine. He doesn’t know that.” So I had to buy a new watering can.

This is a striped flea beetle. Most of the mizuna (Japanese mustard greens) leaves were eaten by this bug.

I rented one more field today. I’m going to make two long rows so I don’t waste the space.

I will continue raising seedlings in staggered timings. View quoted note →