Seeds Sown

Okay, I think I have everything either in the ground or in indoor or outdoor planters now.

Some of the basil have succumbed to wilt - I can't tell if it's mold, or if those were just weak plants. None of them have put out their first pair of real leaves yet, and I'm not sure whether they need more water or less. (It's actually probably more that they need more sunlight than they're getting. I might try moving the tray outdoors during the day.)

The pumpkins have been planted in my last six peat pots. I'm going to transplant two of those, but the other four - once they've come up - will be giftable or barterable. I'll keep everyone updated on their progress, of course.

This afternoon, I went around and planted the sunflower seeds directly in the ground around the fenceline. We'll have to see how many of those survive the birds and squirrels; hopefully a few of them will come up. I also planted two of the zukes, one on the other side of the fig tree from the summer squash and one near the recycling bins; we'll see how those do (the one near the fig tree should be okay if the slugs don't eat it first).

Speaking of slugs, I need to get some diatomaceous earth to protect the tomatoes and the beans with. One of the neighbors left a half-eaten peach on the lawn, and it was crawling with slugs when I found it. I left it in their trash can; if we're lucky, they won't manage to find their way out - there should be plenty in there for them to eat until Tuesday, and then if they get dumped they're not my problem anymore.

The sprouted potato I planted has sent up a few spindly shoots. I don't know whether to expect it to survive or not; I put it in the ground more or less as a lark. I guess I'll discover in the fall whether it actually has a chance of setting tubers; I suspect it won't, that the ground here is too clay-rich and too warm. But I didn't expect it to survive this long anyway.

Now, all I really have to do is trellis the beans with the twine (the Spouse found some in the automotive department at Bullseye, of all places) and thin the squash when they come up. And then wait and see if I get any sort of a harvest at all. It might yet be the case that I don't - no guarantees in this business. And even if I do, it might just be herbs. But I'm hoping for beans, squash, and tomatoes at the least. Peppers, zucchini, potatoes, and/or sunflower seeds would be welcome extras.

Seeds Sown

Okay, I think I have everything either in the ground or in indoor or outdoor planters now.

Some of the basil have succumbed to wilt - I can't tell if it's mold, or if those were just weak plants. None of them have put out their first pair of real leaves yet, and I'm not sure whether they need more water or less. (It's actually probably more that they need more sunlight than they're getting. I might try moving the tray outdoors during the day.)

The pumpkins have been planted in my last six peat pots. I'm going to transplant two of those, but the other four - once they've come up - will be giftable or barterable. I'll keep everyone updated on their progress, of course.

This afternoon, I went around and planted the sunflower seeds directly in the ground around the fenceline. We'll have to see how many of those survive the birds and squirrels; hopefully a few of them will come up. I also planted two of the zukes, one on the other side of the fig tree from the summer squash and one near the recycling bins; we'll see how those do (the one near the fig tree should be okay if the slugs don't eat it first).

Speaking of slugs, I need to get some diatomaceous earth to protect the tomatoes and the beans with. One of the neighbors left a half-eaten peach on the lawn, and it was crawling with slugs when I found it. I left it in their trash can; if we're lucky, they won't manage to find their way out - there should be plenty in there for them to eat until Tuesday, and then if they get dumped they're not my problem anymore.

The sprouted potato I planted has sent up a few spindly shoots. I don't know whether to expect it to survive or not; I put it in the ground more or less as a lark. I guess I'll discover in the fall whether it actually has a chance of setting tubers; I suspect it won't, that the ground here is too clay-rich and too warm. But I didn't expect it to survive this long anyway.

Now, all I really have to do is trellis the beans with the twine (the Spouse found some in the automotive department at Bullseye, of all places) and thin the squash when they come up. And then wait and see if I get any sort of a harvest at all. It might yet be the case that I don't - no guarantees in this business. And even if I do, it might just be herbs. But I'm hoping for beans, squash, and tomatoes at the least. Peppers, zucchini, potatoes, and/or sunflower seeds would be welcome extras.

The Talent/Lifer/Mandarin Lemming

Swiped from wyldraven

( Although if you're familiar with the theory at all, this is a foregone conclusion, honestly. )

The Talent/Lifer/Mandarin Lemming

Swiped from wyldraven

( Although if you're familiar with the theory at all, this is a foregone conclusion, honestly. )