arugula has flower buds and getting ready to bolt

Both of my arugula plants have buds. Should I try trimming them? Or just eat the leaves *now*?  eat flowers? let go to seed?  (definitely not fond enough for seeds) I had planned on the spicy red mustard with my leftover roast lamb and Japanese sweet potato.   (the spruce on arugula)





My speadsheet says I should have replanted Christmas for continuous harvest and the end of the month for replacing in the hole. I have been a bit disappointed in these for quantity and taste. The variety I had in ca was more delicate. Tended to have more than 2 plants also. The red mustard also has a fairly quick cycle. (shift command 4?)





Glad I entered stock by arrived date rather than ordered. Strawberry is the obvious first choice. Hmm. Went with red Amaranth. 

Plantarrivedstart
Cucumbers12/7/2021
Chamomile12/7/2021
Oregano12/7/2021
MiniEggplant12/7/2021
Chives12/7/2021
Strawberries12/7/20211/12/2022
Lemon Balm12/7/2021
Cape Gooseberry12/7/2021
Red Amarynth12/7/20211/12/2022


I read of people trying to take advantage of the "extra"seeds provided by Gardyn. Some reduce them to one before watering. I have not done that yet, but Bartholomew's garden by the square foot did limit the planting to needed seeds.  Others pull out upon thinning. This requires having something to plant them in.

I believe I will be the recipient of another act of kindness this week: The gift of an unwanted red sails lettuce. It was not in stock this week.

I shared a harvest of cilantro with the person who helped me figure out I was adding a twist in my purl.







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