2003 Harvests

Last updated December 17, 2003
Arugula N/A
Basil N/A
Carrot 5 lb, 11.5 oz.
Chives N/A
Cilantro N/A
Collards 2 lb, 2 oz.
Cucumber 12 oz.
Lettuce (Black-Seeded Simpson) 1 lb, 6 oz.
Okra 9 oz.
Onion 2 lbs., 10 oz.
Onion (Scallions) 1.5 oz.
Parsley N/A
Pepper (Jalapeno) 2 oz.
Pepper (Garden Salsa) 10 oz.
Pepper (Sweet) 1 lb, 5 oz.
Radish (Champion) 7lbs. 1oz.
Raspberries 10 oz.
Rosemary N/A
Tomato (assorted varieties) 10 lbs, 2 oz.
Zucchini (Lolita Hybrid) 10 lb, 11 oz.
TOTAL 44 lbs., 1 oz.

Notes: The arugula and herbs are harvested in very small portions, and would be too difficult to measure. Altogether, they probably add an extra pound or two.

I use a cheap kitchen scale for the measurements. I am uncertain how accurate it is. Also, it does not display metric units, so everything is in ounces and pounds.

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