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re: 2019 Garden Thread
Posted on 3/9/19 at 4:34 pm to PillageUrVillage
Posted on 3/9/19 at 4:34 pm to PillageUrVillage
I'm about halfway done. Got my beans and half my heirlooms in the ground. Will wait another week on a few hybrids. Went to Stines and all the cucumber plants were about dead from the freeze.
Posted on 3/9/19 at 4:46 pm to LSUlefty
In raised garden beds and buckets today went:
2 Zebra Tomatoes
2 Black Krim Tomatoes
2 Beefsteak Tomatoes
2 Golden Jubilee Tomatoes
2 Cherry Tomatoes
2 Florida 91 Tomatoes
2 Ghost Peppers
2 Jimmy Nardello Peppers
2 Jalapeños
And 2 six foot rows of Boston Pickling Cucumbers.
I guess I like things in sets of twos.
2 Zebra Tomatoes
2 Black Krim Tomatoes
2 Beefsteak Tomatoes
2 Golden Jubilee Tomatoes
2 Cherry Tomatoes
2 Florida 91 Tomatoes
2 Ghost Peppers
2 Jimmy Nardello Peppers
2 Jalapeños
And 2 six foot rows of Boston Pickling Cucumbers.
I guess I like things in sets of twos.
Posted on 3/9/19 at 9:04 pm to nismosao
I put 3 cucumbers in the ground, 10 tomato’s, and 4 bell peppers. No idea what’s what on tomatoes since my 3 yr old mixed the seeds together to help me.
I have (might be had after recent freeze) 5 or 6 yellow Hungarian wax peppers make it through the winter. We will see if they keep their leaves after this past weekend.
I will put beans in later and possibly zinnia flowers in tomorrow. Last year my 4 yr old daughter asked for flowers so I bought zinnia’s and did seedlings. Then in summer I dead headed and put the flowers in a paper bag in the garage. Now I have enough seeds to do my whole back yard.
I have (might be had after recent freeze) 5 or 6 yellow Hungarian wax peppers make it through the winter. We will see if they keep their leaves after this past weekend.
I will put beans in later and possibly zinnia flowers in tomorrow. Last year my 4 yr old daughter asked for flowers so I bought zinnia’s and did seedlings. Then in summer I dead headed and put the flowers in a paper bag in the garage. Now I have enough seeds to do my whole back yard.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 6:49 am to eng08
I can't wait to try those red yard long beans. I planted 4 of them.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 4:46 pm to LSUlefty
I put about half in. Tomatoes, potatoes (late) peanuts, blue lake pole beans, pole Lima, a few peppers and cucumbers. I’ll wait a couple weeks and add more. On another patch I planted 6 rows of Silver Queen and Funks G90 sweet corn.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 5:37 pm to nismosao
I believe Florida 91 is what some farmers down hwy 23 use for creoles. State they are better disease resistant and can handle the heat better.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 6:19 pm to lsuson
That is what I’ve read. I’d like to get some tomatoes for longer into the summer.
Posted on 3/10/19 at 10:00 pm to nismosao
Where did you get your seeds?
Posted on 3/11/19 at 5:55 am to lsuson
Reimer Seeds
This post was edited on 3/11/19 at 5:56 am
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:41 am to nismosao
Seed Question!
my cucumbers have sprouted (indoors) and are 3" long or so. Is there any reason I shouldn't plant them now? I've always waited until the leaves grew out a bit.
my cucumbers have sprouted (indoors) and are 3" long or so. Is there any reason I shouldn't plant them now? I've always waited until the leaves grew out a bit.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:44 am to kook
I plant mine out when the second true leaf just starts to form. I've also waited until they had like 2-3 good sized true leaves. Haven't noticed a difference either way.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:46 am to kook
Definitely let them grow some more. I’d start hardening them off now, though. Also, cucumbers can be sensitive to root disturbance. So be very delicate with them when transplanting.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 10:57 am to PillageUrVillage
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Also, cucumbers can be sensitive to root disturbance. So be very delicate with them when transplanting.
Definite truth. The only thing I've really noticed that stunted the growth of my cucumbers, squash, or zucchini is when I mess the roots up at transplanting.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:19 am to bluemoons
Any recommendations for Tomatoes and hot peppers that I can stick in pots?
Thinking maybe Jalapenos or Thai for peppers?
Everything I've read says at least 12 x 12 pots. Sound correct?
Where do you guys buy started plants? Home Depot? I'm in N.O. so is Perinos a better option?
Thinking maybe Jalapenos or Thai for peppers?
Everything I've read says at least 12 x 12 pots. Sound correct?
Where do you guys buy started plants? Home Depot? I'm in N.O. so is Perinos a better option?
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:29 am to Saskwatch
Good question. Found a place in chalmette that sells flats of vegetables plants at good prices. I’ll try to find the name. Jalapeño, cayenne, and habanero do well in pots. As long as it’s watered regularly, gets good sun, and keep pest away you can really grow many different peppers. Perinos is overpriced IMO. Lowe’s sometimes has discounted veggie plants for sale. Go look at Jefferson feeds inventory.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:34 am to PillageUrVillage
any tips on growing from seeds this year? i'm trying that instead of the direct transplanting
focus is on tomatos and hot pepper
focus is on tomatos and hot pepper
Posted on 3/11/19 at 11:56 am to HailToTheChiz
Buy a good seedling starter soil. I buy off amazon and also make my own sometimes. Don’t go cheap. You’ll have great results. Get a couple cheap halogen shop lights. Set them inside. You want the lights 2” above the plants. I usually give the plants 18 hours of light and 6 hours of dark. I water them daily with an eye dropper so I don’t over water. As they grow, raise the lights. Wants they are established I move them to bigger pots and then outside. Let them adapt a few days to harden before transferring to the soil. Make sure you loosen the roots before transplanting. With tomatoes you can berry the stem deep with just the upper stems showing. That will create a better root system. I also add gypsum and nitrogen to the soil. Once they start growing flowers don’t give them any nitrogen.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 12:35 pm to HailToTheChiz
I buy a big bag of perlite,a cube of peat moss or coconut coir, ad a bag or two of compost.
I also bought a soil blocker press so I’m using that instead of pots, but I also use the same method for plastic pots.
I mix 2-1 peat and perlite to compost. I use some oversized cup and pour it into a bin through a 1/4 inch screen to pull out all the big sticks, rocks, and crap.
I’m still on my first bag of perlite and peat and it’s year 3, but I will get more next year.
Then when you go to plant I thoroughly wet the mix a day or two before you put it into trays and get a cup full of perlite and fill it with water to let soak.
The day before you plant the seeds, soak the seeds in water at least 8-12 hours. You should see them swell up when you go to plant.
Then when I go to put my seeds in instead of using soil on top I put perlite from the cup that’s been soaking in water. In the past I just used wet soil mix, but it seems to harden as it dries making it difficult for the seedling to pop up.
I usually don’t have to water until after a week and to water I put the tray into a bin with about 1-2” of water on the bottom so it wicks up from below.
If I notice it’s real dry, then I might put a few drops on the perlite where the seed is, but usually I don’t do much.
This year I didn’t do many - maybe 50-60 tomatoes and pepper plants. Last year I did too much - like 50-60 plants plus a few hundred flowers.
I also bought a soil blocker press so I’m using that instead of pots, but I also use the same method for plastic pots.
I mix 2-1 peat and perlite to compost. I use some oversized cup and pour it into a bin through a 1/4 inch screen to pull out all the big sticks, rocks, and crap.
I’m still on my first bag of perlite and peat and it’s year 3, but I will get more next year.
Then when you go to plant I thoroughly wet the mix a day or two before you put it into trays and get a cup full of perlite and fill it with water to let soak.
The day before you plant the seeds, soak the seeds in water at least 8-12 hours. You should see them swell up when you go to plant.
Then when I go to put my seeds in instead of using soil on top I put perlite from the cup that’s been soaking in water. In the past I just used wet soil mix, but it seems to harden as it dries making it difficult for the seedling to pop up.
I usually don’t have to water until after a week and to water I put the tray into a bin with about 1-2” of water on the bottom so it wicks up from below.
If I notice it’s real dry, then I might put a few drops on the perlite where the seed is, but usually I don’t do much.
This year I didn’t do many - maybe 50-60 tomatoes and pepper plants. Last year I did too much - like 50-60 plants plus a few hundred flowers.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 1:32 pm to eng08
Nice info. I may get started this week.
How difficult is it to grow starting outside, rather than inside and transplanting? I have a raised bed i can add fresh soil/compost and plant there.
How difficult is it to grow starting outside, rather than inside and transplanting? I have a raised bed i can add fresh soil/compost and plant there.
Posted on 3/11/19 at 1:36 pm to PillageUrVillage
cool, I started them off those lil discs that expand when wet
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