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re: 2019 Garden Thread
Posted on 3/27/19 at 8:08 am to bluemoons
Posted on 3/27/19 at 8:08 am to bluemoons
Planted last friday... about an acre
-9 rows of corn
-2 rows peas
-1 row of snap beans
-1 row of taters
-18 squash plants
-9 zucchini plants
-9 eggplants
-6 cucumber plants
-18 various hot/sweet pepper plants
-9 rows of corn
-2 rows peas
-1 row of snap beans
-1 row of taters
-18 squash plants
-9 zucchini plants
-9 eggplants
-6 cucumber plants
-18 various hot/sweet pepper plants
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Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:00 am to oleyeller
I started putting in tomato plants last night in north La. Some low 40's in the forcast, but shouldnt' frost much and lots of pretty warm days in there.
Started with a couple of Black Krim and Cherokee Purples, I'll plant some more purples and or blacks, probably some Brandywines and a San Marzano or two, though we don't make much sauce.
I'll also plant some Sweet 100's, Sun Sugars, Chocolate Sprinkles, Black Cherry's and anything else that looks interesting.
Throw in some squash, cukes (Armenian if I can find them) Red/Yellow/Green Bell Peppers and Cayenne/Serrano/Jalepeno Peppers.
Started with a couple of Black Krim and Cherokee Purples, I'll plant some more purples and or blacks, probably some Brandywines and a San Marzano or two, though we don't make much sauce.
I'll also plant some Sweet 100's, Sun Sugars, Chocolate Sprinkles, Black Cherry's and anything else that looks interesting.
Throw in some squash, cukes (Armenian if I can find them) Red/Yellow/Green Bell Peppers and Cayenne/Serrano/Jalepeno Peppers.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:02 am to bluemoons
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I am convinced that we all should just wait till Easter and direct sow instead of trying to get a head start. I'm about over it.
My attitude toward the cucumbers and beans from the beginning was, if a late frost or cold weather killed them, then I'll go spend about $4 for a couple more packs of seed and re sow them. Hardly much risk there. But I definitely understand the frustration. quote:
My tomatoes did not transplant well at all. They’re finally doing alright
I had similar issues. When I transplanted the tomatoes and peppers, the leaves went dark and growth was stagnant. That normally happens every year when I transplant, but they usually start to outgrow it in a week or so. I hit them all with some nitrogen this past weekend and they are all finally turning the corner and making new growth. They are starting to look really healthy.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:29 am to PillageUrVillage
Same. I might've posted this already, but I'm going to try out this fertilizer called Texas Tomato Food this year. It's not OMRI listed, but the manufacturer claims it's organic and it's a complete micro + NPK deal. I'm gonna use it on tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, and peppers. I'm starting with once a week for container plants and once every two weeks for the raised bed. I'll also probably supplement with epsom salt every now and then.
I experimented with some other stuff last year (namely Masterblend) and it worked great, but it's just a pain in the arse to mix it accurately. The TTF is just 1tbsp/gallon of water.
I experimented with some other stuff last year (namely Masterblend) and it worked great, but it's just a pain in the arse to mix it accurately. The TTF is just 1tbsp/gallon of water.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:37 am to bluemoons
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Texas Tomato Food
Posted on 3/27/19 at 6:51 pm to PillageUrVillage
This may be a ridiculous question, but I'm growing from seed this year.
I put 3-4 seeds per hole
It looks like all of my seeds are sprouting in some areas.
Do I need to worry about overcrowding? Will I have to dig some up and move them?
I put 3-4 seeds per hole
It looks like all of my seeds are sprouting in some areas.
Do I need to worry about overcrowding? Will I have to dig some up and move them?
Posted on 3/27/19 at 7:30 pm to HailToTheChiz
depending on what you are growing.. beans/peas.. i always have 2-3 in a hole. sqaush and cucumber 2 max..
Posted on 3/27/19 at 8:44 pm to HailToTheChiz
I thought about trying 2 peppers per hole this year but ultimately decided against it. The only plant that I’m growing 2/hole are cucumbers. I start 2-3 seeds per hole and thin when the starts show their first true leaf.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:55 pm to oleyeller
quote:
depending on what you are growing.. beans/peas.. i always have 2-3 in a hole. sqaush and cucumber 2 max..
Tomatoes and peppers
Posted on 3/27/19 at 9:58 pm to oleyeller
For beans you let them grow up both? Or do you thin to 1?
Posted on 3/27/19 at 10:56 pm to HailToTheChiz
quote:
Tomatoes and peppers
For those I sow 2-3 seeds. They may not all sprout. But if they all do, once the second or even third set of leaves start developing, thin to 1. Keep the strongest plant and clip the weaker ones at soil level.
Posted on 3/27/19 at 11:40 pm to HollyWoodCole
I added bone meal to several tomatoes, and went heavy on some new varieties I was real excited about trying. My dog reverse engineered an entire row of plants.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 12:29 am to Bill Parker?
I go liquId fish for fertilizer. Liquids don’t burn like powders or pellets do.
But what do I know?
I only have one pet - a sulcata tortoise.
But what do I know?
I only have one pet - a sulcata tortoise.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:00 am to HollyWoodCole
quote:
No okra?
No reason to plant now. Weather is still way too cool/cold for okra growth.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 6:21 am to PillageUrVillage
quote:
For those I sow 2-3 seeds. They may not all sprout. But if they all do, once the second or even third set of leaves start developing, thin to 1. Keep the strongest plant and clip the weaker ones at soil level.
Okay thanks
Posted on 3/28/19 at 8:57 am to nismosao
How much okra do you need to plant to produce enough for home use?
Posted on 3/28/19 at 9:05 am to Cajunate
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How much okra do you need to plant to produce enough for home use?
Kind of depends on how much your family can eat and how much you want to cook and store for later use.
I grow between 60-70 okra plants a year, but I put up a lot of it pickled in jars, smothered down with tomatoes, onions, garlic, etc. and freeze to use in gumbos and soups, grill it, fry it, and give a good bit away to family and friends.
You can count on each plant putting out about 1 pod a day once they get going well around July and onward if you sow your seeds in the next couple weeks.
The great thing about okra is it is both heat and drought tolerant and will not die until you decide to pull them out the ground----------and that in itself is a chore since the stalks will get 2-3 inches across when time comes to remove them.
Posted on 3/28/19 at 9:15 am to Cajunate
quote:
Thanks!
You're welcome. Also, okra can be planted fairly close even though they do grow tall. I generally plant mine no more than 18 inches apart, and have some grow much closer than that.
My plants will get to 8 ft. tall by late September when I usually pull them to get the garden ready for fall/winter planting.
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