TOO Garden Thread

[5Cent]

As we cross 2" of rain in the last 5 days, I can only hope the forecast stays the course they have it on currently. The brocolli needs to get into the ground, as I struggle to find the right light intensity for them compared to the tomatoes, peppers, watermelons, etc.

I'm pleasantly surprised that seeds saved from a Crimson Sweet Watermelon are germinating. Now to see if it's a hybrid or not, and if it grows any fruit

 

[5Cent]

Crimson clover cover crop is finally reaching maturity. I'm going to give it another week or so then mow/weed whip, then till it in to help with tilth.

 

[finelyshedded]

Got everything planted and enough room to plant 3 more mater plants I’m picking up tomorrow. Picking up my marigolds too.

 

[finelyshedded]

I love my maters. Gonna snip off tops this year so the sonsabitches don’t grow 9’tall! Lol
Saw something on YouTube I might try implementing in keeping stakes more sturdy.
The pepper varieties consist of
Sweet Banana
Jalapeños
Big Berthas

Maters
Beef Steak Early Girl
Big Boy. Big Boy
Hillbilly. Better Boy
Brandywine

Last two I’m experiencing with to see if I likey, if not I’ll load up on the other two next year.
I might stick some cilantro and onion sets in the ground as well. Running out of room. Lmao

 

[Buckmaster]

Where’s the coons and chipmunks? The dinner bell has rang.

 

[bowhunter1023]

Typically I'd be ready to plant by mother's day, but we can't catch a break with the rain again this year. Between work, coaching softball, and grad school, I'm afraid this might be an exercise in futility. But I got it turned over pretty good tonight after 3 weeks trying to get it wrapped up. I'm hoping to see plants/seed hit the dirt in the next 10-14 days!

 

[Hedgelj]

Living vicariously through y'all this year. Between building and moving into a new house, vacations, and everything else we have going on In just going to buy any vegetables i want to can.

 

["J"]

Vegetables are in, corn has been in for 10 days and sprouting. 3 raised beds this year. One for corn only and spreading the plantings out by 2 weeks for each row of 12 stalks.

 

[finelyshedded]

Got my marigold planted and watered.

 

[at1010]

I’m curious how you all harden your plants. I’ve never had issue in past but dad had a few get set back. Curious what you all do?

 

[finelyshedded]

No

I’m curious how you all harden your plants. I’ve never had issue in past but dad had a few get set back. Curious what you all do?

i just assumed the neighbor who grew them in his greenhouse out back acclimated them a few weeks before setting them out on his roadside stand. Good question though Al.

 

[giles]

We do a fan inside and then play the inside outside game for a couple of weeks.

 

[5Cent]

I like to take it slow with indoor grown seedlings. Sun will scorch em quick if they have been on artificial light 100% of the time.

Day 1: 15mins indirect sun
Day 2: 15mins in sun
Day 3: 25mins in sun
Day 3: 45mins in sun
Day 4: 1hr in sun
Day 5: 2hrs
Day 6: 4hrs.
Day 7: 1/2 Day
Day 8: Full

Brocolli in front 2 tubs is ready to go in the ground as soon as I get the clover tilled in.

The maters and peppers are on Day 6 but will stay in garage and be taken out daily for another 1-1.5wks. They don't like anything 50* and below for night time temps, I feel it stumps em.

 

[at1010]

Light incorporation of cover crop
Next is weed mat and fungal innoculant
Then tomatos go in next week!

 

["J"]

Anyone use epsom salt with their tomatoes?

 

[JARHEAD]

Anyone use epsom salt with their tomatoes?

I have used it on tomatoes and my peppers. Seems to help. Just don't mix it with water and spray it on the plants. I just sprinkle it on the soil around the plants

 

[bowhunter1023]

Anyone use epsom salt with their tomatoes?

I add it when planting, then hit it again after the plants have fully established themselves and are beginning to thrive.

 

["J"]

I have used it on tomatoes and my peppers. Seems to help. Just don't mix it with water and spray it on the plants. I just sprinkle it on the soil around the plants

Wife read it somewhere, she wanted too give it a try. Figured I’d ask some of the more experienced folks too see if it’s legit or not.

 

[at1010]

Anyone use epsom salt with their tomatoes?

Magnesium sulfate -I’d only add to it if you don’t have enough MG in soil and/or sulfur. Don’t add if you need more CA and sulfur in soils- that’s when gypsum is better.

 

[giles]

Magnesium sulfate -I’d only add to it if you don’t have enough MG in soil and/or sulfur. Don’t add if you need more CA and sulfur in soils- that’s when gypsum is better.

Ummmmm....wut? Don't add MSG to your THC.