Something is tugging at me that I'm launching seeding operations too early this year, my second year of farming from seed. But I don't want to miss anything! Don't want to fall behind. I figure I can re-pot between now and June as needed, which is something I enjoy doing anyway.
One issue I know I will have to confront like I did last year was: Where do I put all of the plants before they go into the ground???
Seedling Status for February 25, 2020 is that I went ahead and planted my tomatoes. I have eight varieties. One plant each was not enough for the season. Four each (or 32 total) was too many, so I settled for 24 tomato plants this year. Three of each. Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. I plan on seeding more tomatoes in April as I anticipate moving into Community Garden Plots in July that are not tended like I did last year with much success.
The Furnace Room Grow Shelf is nearing full capacity as you see below. Three of four shelves are in use. The top shelf left-side aluminum container holds a 6-cell tray of Vates Kale and 2 trays of Cilantro. Yes, 12 cells. I guess I'm going to figure out how to grow Cilantro this year. I failed miserably in the past. The container top shelf right holds 3 6-cell trays of peppers. Two containers of peppers--mostly the hot variety--are on the second shelf. Total number of pepper plants: 6 cells x 9 trays = 54 peppers.
The bottom shelf was part of the other seeds I planted today, six 6-cell trays or marigolds. I decided that I couldn't have enough marigolds this year, as they were one of my favorite things in the garden last year.
My office seed rack below holds 24 tomato plants and 30 more marigold plants, all of which were planted today. Damn, 66 marigolds coming! Awesome!
I plan on planting my Zinnias next, though I'll wait for the marigolds to sprout. Maybe mid-March?
One issue I know I will have to confront like I did last year was: Where do I put all of the plants before they go into the ground???
Seedling Status for February 25, 2020 is that I went ahead and planted my tomatoes. I have eight varieties. One plant each was not enough for the season. Four each (or 32 total) was too many, so I settled for 24 tomato plants this year. Three of each. Sounds like a lot, but it really isn't. I plan on seeding more tomatoes in April as I anticipate moving into Community Garden Plots in July that are not tended like I did last year with much success.
The Furnace Room Grow Shelf is nearing full capacity as you see below. Three of four shelves are in use. The top shelf left-side aluminum container holds a 6-cell tray of Vates Kale and 2 trays of Cilantro. Yes, 12 cells. I guess I'm going to figure out how to grow Cilantro this year. I failed miserably in the past. The container top shelf right holds 3 6-cell trays of peppers. Two containers of peppers--mostly the hot variety--are on the second shelf. Total number of pepper plants: 6 cells x 9 trays = 54 peppers.
The bottom shelf was part of the other seeds I planted today, six 6-cell trays or marigolds. I decided that I couldn't have enough marigolds this year, as they were one of my favorite things in the garden last year.
My office seed rack below holds 24 tomato plants and 30 more marigold plants, all of which were planted today. Damn, 66 marigolds coming! Awesome!
I plan on planting my Zinnias next, though I'll wait for the marigolds to sprout. Maybe mid-March?
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