Today I transplanted baby plants, that I had sown too closely together. What I had thought were only two rows corn are now four.
I separated lettuces, radishes and cabbages as well.
The only thing that I have planted that I am not seeing come up is my spinach seeds. I planted them on the shady side of the garden as I know they don't like the heat, but maybe they don't like me either.
The brussel sprouts are beautiful, as are the artichokes. The artichokes are what I am really excited about. I cant wait to see them come to fruition!
My cucumbers and yellow squash aren't doing so hot! The leaves are yellowing from the ground up by the day, and I have lost two of the pickle cucumber plants. Chris gave me three more of the store bought cuckes that I planted in another bed, so hopefully these will take and stay green.
Oh the Joy!
9 comments:
Well I'm certainly happy to see that I'm not the only gardener who will thin and at the same time create additional rows. As regards your spinach, did you soak the seed overnight first? This does help in the germination process. have you considered planting Swiss chard instead? Every bit as good as spinach, (most people don't know the difference) it's in the same plant family as spinach and is more tolerant of heat. Soak seeds overnight on these also. I let chard grow well into warm weather. Good stuff.
Swampy, we actually planted both and nope, no pre-soaking.
Okay, I' not trying to make a pest of myself, but here's a more intense method to get spinach and chards to germinate. Soak in a jar not just overnight, but for a couple of days or so until you observe the hairlike roots protruding from the seed. Remove from water, gently blot dry, and plant. Each seed contains six plants, you should get results. When they poke out of the ground, pinch off all but the most robust sprouts. It's considered acceptable to eat thinnings, but not in the garden.
Thanks 4 the Tips Critter!
I just got a big bag of Chard Seeds, and yes they are magnificent plants.
And are quite delicious.
Can I do the spinach in my fall garden instead?
Wymzie
Do you have good luck with brussel sprouts in spring? This is the last time I'm trying them in a spring planting if they don't do as well as expected. I put mine in the ground in March, covered them with a milk jug to acclimate them to the outdoor temps and protect from frost. So far a dozen died but I've got another dozen plants hanging on. They've gotten bigger with the spring rains and warmer temps. Time will tell if this will go to the fall garden plot or not.
Oh lord I'm late on my corn planting. Got to find a spot to put some in first. I gave up my corn spot for a new asparagus patch. Gotta love asparagus, plant it once and cut for 15 years. If only it all were so easy LOL.
Wymzie, get some of that stinky juice on your yellowing plants, sure can't hurt none. How about top dressing them with some of that manure?
My brussel sprouts are doing beautifully! Much to my suprise!
I thought it would be harder to grow a brussel sprout than a freaking cucumber. I did side dress the cuces with the manuer, and they are looking more pathetic by the day as are the crookneck squash.
Well it just proves it, I am definitely the lazy gardener. I don't thin anything. I sow my seed at the required spacing so I don't have to go back and thin. For tiny seeds I make seed tape for the same reason. To danged lazy to thin. ANDDDD I can't stand the thought of wasting all of those carrots, kale or radishes.
I don't know what is going on in my garden this year. I went out to check my veggies and sure enough a few of the brocolli have bolted...already. Anyone have any ideas what the problem might be?
Post a Comment