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Germinating plants from seeds
Posted on 5/30/11 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 5/30/11 at 3:00 pm
How do you know when it's time to transplant the plants from whatever planter you germinate them in to the ground?
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Posted on 5/30/11 at 4:04 pm to 4cubbies
When they outgrow the container. 
Just picking. People who plant seed usually do so to get a head start so they time it to go in the ground when weather permits.
Just picking. People who plant seed usually do so to get a head start so they time it to go in the ground when weather permits.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 4:11 pm to Geauxtiga
I'm germinating flowers from seeds just because it's fun to watch them grow up from little seeds.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 4:13 pm to 4cubbies
quote:Reminds me of a project we did in school in elem. Kept our milk cartons and planted a marigold seed in it and watched it grow.
I'm germinating flowers from seeds just because it's fun to watch them grow up from little seeds.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 5:06 pm to Geauxtiga
I have some marigolds germinating in my batch
Posted on 5/30/11 at 5:10 pm to 4cubbies
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quote:They're supposed to be good companions of tomato plants. Keep certain insects away.
have some marigolds germinating in my batch
Posted on 5/30/11 at 6:48 pm to Geauxtiga
Germinate in peat/jiffy pots and just plant the whole thing in ground or larger pot. If it's just for fun these are easy and cheap.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 7:19 pm to fastedLSU
quote:That is very good advice, HOWEVER, I have a feeling she may come back and ask what a peat pot is so be on standby.
Germinate in peat/jiffy pots and just plant the whole thing in ground or larger pot. If it's just for fun these are easy and cheap.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 7:35 pm to Geauxtiga
problem with transplanting this time of year is the heat. It's tough to move just about anything with the heat like it is. Just make sure you set up to be wetered at least a couple times a day so they don't burn up.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 9:19 pm to Geauxtiga
I have some of those, thank you very much.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 9:20 pm to Da Hammer
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Just make sure you set up to be wetered at least a couple times a day so they don't burn up.
I water at like 6 am and 9 pm everyday. my garden is looking great so far, and I've only planted things about a month ago.
eta: I'm only planning on planting flowers from this point on - no more veggies.
This post was edited on 5/30/11 at 9:29 pm
Posted on 5/30/11 at 9:20 pm to Da Hammer
quote:
problem with transplanting this time of year is the heat. It's tough to move just about anything with the heat like it is. Just make sure you set up to be wetered at least a couple times a day so they don't burn up.
Yup, I just lost my only 2 cucumber plants. I just put them in a permanent container and it only took 2 days for them to die. My jalapeno plants are hit/miss. One day they look wonderful and the next they look like they are about to die. This heat is horrible.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 9:25 pm to 4cubbies
From left, I have dragon tongue green beans, zephyr squash, bonnie bell peppers, banana peppers, tomatoes and in the front I have a cucumber plant that might not make it.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 9:39 pm to 4cubbies
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From left, I have dragon tongue green beans, zephyr squash, bonnie bell peppers, banana peppers, tomatoes and in the front I have a cucumber plant that might not make it.
all looks good. Use a trellis for the squash and cucumber.
Posted on 5/30/11 at 10:10 pm to Critic
thanks for the tip! this is my first ever vegetable garden so i'm learning as i go. i never imagined i would end up loving my garden so much. 
Posted on 5/30/11 at 10:28 pm to 4cubbies
started last year and now im hooked. It's always good to get some hobbies to make the time geaux by while football and hunting season are over. Started homebrewing also and now i always have something to do.
Posted on 5/31/11 at 11:24 am to 4cubbies
Save the dried flower heads from the marigolds and reuse the seeds next year. You'll never have to buy marigold seeds again.
Posted on 5/31/11 at 1:59 pm to TigerNAtux
Saved some pumpkin seeds from last year's Jack-o-lantern. Started them on the window seal and moved them into the garden last week. They are quickly taking over the whole front row.
Posted on 5/31/11 at 2:23 pm to 4cubbies
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I have some of those, thank you very much.
Attagirl!
Posted on 5/31/11 at 2:30 pm to TigerNAtux
As starte before marigolds do keep bugs off your veggies. This is becasue they contain pyrethrins.
You will need a bunch more space for the cucumber and squash. The squash alone will grow big enough to overtake the entire garden area.
You have a good looking garden though and have choosen some good plants.
If you begin to develop black spots or white fuzzy stuff on your plants you need to stop watering at night or make sure when you do you only water the ground not the leaves. The water sitting on the leaves overnight (which does not evapoorate like it would in the daytime) can cause fugus/mold growth.
You will need a bunch more space for the cucumber and squash. The squash alone will grow big enough to overtake the entire garden area.
You have a good looking garden though and have choosen some good plants.
If you begin to develop black spots or white fuzzy stuff on your plants you need to stop watering at night or make sure when you do you only water the ground not the leaves. The water sitting on the leaves overnight (which does not evapoorate like it would in the daytime) can cause fugus/mold growth.
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