Sunflowers and Peas



Two plantings of sunflowers

 

Organic farming is sometimes easier when the crops respond well to the soil, water, sun and the myriad of both beneficial and harmful  organisms that are found in the environment.  Sunflowers, it seems, like it here.  Several small test crops thrived last year so we have planted more in  a bigger field.  The soil in these rows has been augmented with biochar and compost.  What will become of the eventual crop of seeds?  Perhaps used to supplement chicken feed, perhaps for human use in cooking, or perhaps pressed into oil.





The pea patch is doing well.  Bamboo twigs are used for plant support and fencing helps keep the feral pigs out of the patch.
Peas "fix" valuable nitrogen into the soil while providing a desirable  item for local market sale.
Delicious!








A recent Woofer/philosopher made this sign.  It helps remind us to not created muddy paths as we go about our day.  It also seems to express the nature and attitude of some the people who find their way to Kalaeha Farm.

 

 

 

The end of another beautiful day.

Sunset over Mauna Kea