Update

Its been a tough spring here in Southeast Missouri. We have had an unusual amount of rain and this cause many problem. All this rain has made it not only difficult to get around the farm but its hard on the plants as well. However, the plants have persevered and are starting to produce.

The tomatoes are growing well and are loaded with green tomatoes and lots of blooms. Fried green tomatoes are on the menu tonight and I certainly look forward to that first ripe one.

 
 

Our squash has really taken off and is producing some really tastey veggies. The squash its producing appears to be a bit on the small side most likely because of so much rain and cooler nighttime temps. However, the flavor can't be beat and the small squash fries up well.

I can hardly wait to taste our first watermelons of the year. Our plants are starting to produce, we've found melons about the size of softballs as well as plants covered with smaller melons. We have a variety of types planted here at Smith Farms including sugar babies and yellow meats.
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The corn stalks are growing, and while most are taller than I am they still should be a bit taller. However, they are still doing well despite the smaller size (I can relate to this as I have a small stature) and are starting to show signs of tasseling. Won't be long now til we have ripe sweet corn.

All in all, despite the over abundance of rain, the crops are persevering and doing well. I will soon be posting pics of ripe melons, cantaloupes, and tomatoes as well as other veggies.