This is how they arrived. Perfectly imperfect in an egg carton. I loved the presentation and the earth-friendliness of it.
The plant names were handwritten on the sides of the egg carton. It looks like my spring vegetable garden will have an Asian theme this year. Fun.
I quickly transplanted them into little pots until they get a little larger. It was getting late in the evening so I grabbed some clothespins and reused the handwritten egg labels so I wouldn’t get the plants mixed up.
I wasn’t familiar with all these vegetables so I did a little research. Kabocha is known as Japanese pumpkin or kabocha squash and has a slightly sweet taste. Kabocha is cooked in many different ways -you may be familiar with kabocha in tempura or it can be simmered.
Here’s an example of roasted kobacha squash from Tiny Urban Kitchen.
Finger crossed I get some chocolate cherry tomato beauties like these from Log House Plants.
The last plant is a Japanese Cucumber. These are so refreshing sliced paper thin and served cold as a salad.
Sushi chefs can slice up these cucumbers at crazy fast speeds. I have one of those crazy scary Mandolines that slice super thin. This Japanese Vinegared Cucumber Salad is by Apple Pie Patis & Pate.
My Asian inspired vegetable seedlings will soon join their American friends that are already in my garden. The sweet and lovely strawberry plant and the manly beefsteak tomato.
Thanks for visiting.
looks great your mini garden!!!
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Looking good!
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So fun! I can't wait to see what you do with your harvest!
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ReplyDeleteReally beautiful garden Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteOne nice facet of home vegetable husbandry is that it doesn't need a bunch of chemicals. Therefore, home vegetable husbandry permits you to own a lot of natural, juicy, and healthier vegetables that are higher for the setting.
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