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National Gardening Day on April 14 is a day of encouragement, a day created to give gardeners a shove and a shovel so that they can begin their gardening journey.
I planted my sweet potato slips yesterday, okra and purple knuckle pea seeds have sprouted, luffa seeds have second leaves and the Seminole pumpkin plants are starting to vine and I’m training them up a trellis. My everglade cherry tomatoes are continuing to set fruit and are popping up where ever I put compost, oops.
That's a common mistake, people see a sign of stress and think fertilizing is the answer. It's the opposite. But don't worry, gardening brings challenges and knowledge which is what's great about it.
it's also possible the soil had a disease in it but since your Cukes and Sweet peas are doing well, it's not likely. So I'm leaning towards the fertilization you did or just an unfortunate disease. Maybe bad seeds.
Because I keep a circulating fan on mine they'll dry out faster. When top inch or 2 is dry, I'll water. There is no simple answer. Depends on inside air temp, size of plant. Usually every other day but if its warm inside from sun or wood stove, its everyday I'll water.
I been trying to do bottom watering more often. Good habit to get in.
Returning to this thread about the stressed tomato plants I showed previously.
My conclusion is that I needed more light than I was providing with fluorescents, and maybe more heat too than the 70ish temps I had in the basement.
Once I got those plants outside into a small greenhouse I made, it was like - BAM - instant recovery.
Returning to this thread about the stressed tomato plants I showed previously.
My conclusion is that I needed more light than I was providing with fluorescents, and maybe more heat too than the 70ish temps I had in the basement.
Once I got those plants outside into a small greenhouse I made, it was like - BAM - instant recovery.
Light wouldn't make them wilt like that. Nice recovery though.. Maybe just was stressed from the fertilizer and they simply adjusted and accepted it after some time. No more fert! Until they're in the ground
Light wouldn't make them wilt like that. Nice recovery though.. Maybe just was stressed from the fertilizer and they simply adjusted and accepted it after some time. No more fert! Until they're in the ground
This problem started long before they ever got any fertilizer - and it happened twice. I'm betting on too cold and dark in my basement. My wife kept telling me they would recover once outside should have listened to her.
Starting some new ones as backup so will be interesting to see how those turn out. The good news is that now I will have an overabundance of plants, hopefully I can find some neighbors and relatives that need them.
Another project this year was to construct a small cold-frame/greenhouse.
Used some scrap lumber for the base frame and hoop supports, flexible plastic water line for the hoops, and 3 mil plastic to cover. The five gallon bucket in the middle is equipped with a 100W aquarium heater which works OK but a 200W would probably work better. With 100W the water stays around 85F.
All told might have $30 in this 40"W X 48"L X 36"H frame and heater. Glad I had it this year, here in Ohio it is still unseasonably cold - had frost here this morning on April 27.
I'm only 2 weeks away from safe transplant date but it still feels like winter outside.
Praxxus Cherry
Your plants look happy.
Here in Ohio, soil temps are 48F to 50F, so we are a long way from planting tomatoes and peppers.
We've been harvesting early spring onions already and radishes are getting there. Also have some Swiss Chard emerging, we were eating that stuff in December last year.
Here in Ohio, soil temps are 48F to 50F, so we are a long way from planting tomatoes and peppers.
We've been harvesting early spring onions already and radishes are getting there. Also have some Swiss Chard emerging, we were eating that stuff in December last year.
This is the first year of being here in Ohio that I plan to plant a veggie garden. Back in the Pacific NW, I never planted tomatoes, etc until the first of June...is that about the same here? Is it ok to plant out wildflower seeds now? I just uncovered and put down compost/manure on my plot. Would love to know from those with experience in this area if my timing is right! I am in NE Ohio. Thanks for any tips!
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