What a waste, I had a green thumb at the beginning of the spring. As the year progressed, we were subjected to a hellacious summer heatwave. We went about 2 weeks straight of 100+ degree days. Watering 2 times a day did not keep the plants from withering. I had high hope for the potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, beets and onions. By the middle of August, figuring that the plants needed some fertilizer. Knowing that potatoes liked a lot of nitrogen, I applied this fertilizer 26-3-5 instead of my old standby 4-2-3. By the way, those numbers represent the nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium concentrations (as you all probably know). Thinking more is better, right.
One week later, all my plants were turning yellow and withering, even the hardy sunflowers. Within 2 weeks, all was lost. I decided to plow them all under and try for cabbages, onions, beets and some lettuce. I have already have some seeds of each germinating. I think it's too late for any tomatoes, peppers or potatoes.
I have a question for all you green thumbs, do you have any idea what this plant is. I didn't plant it, it just started growing. It has these berries on it that look like blueberries. I tried eating one and it didn't have any distinguishable taste. Also I didn't die so I don't think they are poisonous. I know the plant looks very sad, that's my fault due to the fertilizer faux pas.
Here are some close ups of the berries. Do any of you have any ideas? I'm clueless.
One highlight, I tried to start some oregano (from seed) and last year's attempt was a bust. This year, success. As you can see from this photo, I killed all the plants that I was starting from seed. Live and learn.