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Thanks.... A local told me today that I need to prune away the lowest branch or leaf. He called it a sucker. He said it steals water and energy from the stalk. I sure hate to damage them. Have you heard of such a thing before?
I prune plants of suckers in fact when I first plant my tomatoes I pinch off the bottom most leaves. Lay the stem down in the hole horizonally patting down the dirt leaving just the top few leaves above ground. It makes a stronger plant when you do this with most plants and I have better yields.
I prune plants of suckers in fact when I first plant my tomatoes I pinch off the bottom most leaves. Lay the stem down in the hole horizonally patting down the dirt leaving just the top few leaves above ground. It makes a stronger plant when you do this with most plants and I have better yields.
I sowed my seeds right in the garden. Do you suppose a gardener could fold over and cover the stem of a plant that is a couple weeks past seedling stage?
I sowed my seeds right in the garden. Do you suppose a gardener could fold over and cover the stem of a plant that is a couple weeks past seedling stage?
Oh no you wouldn't have to do that with your stems from seed sown directly in the ground.
Thanks.... A local told me today that I need to prune away the lowest branch or leaf. He called it a sucker. He said it steals water and energy from the stalk. I sure hate to damage them. Have you heard of such a thing before?
I'd be interested in the answer to this, as this year we planted a dozen corn stalks, a first for us. Didn't know anything had to be pruned on them. They seem to be doing fine.
I do pinch out some of the suckers on tomato plants. It seems to direct more energy into tomato production.
We have had some much rain here in April & May today we were mowing trying to catch up stuff outside. Noticed the green beans are going to be needing replanted they are so sparse in between what did come up. Don't think our ground was warm enough when we planted then we have had so much rain too.
Squash is coming up fine that was planted the same day May 12th. The joys of gardening dealing with the wonders and fits of mother nature eh?
We have had some much rain here in April & May today we were mowing trying to catch up stuff outside. Noticed the green beans are going to be needing replanted they are so sparse in between what did come up. Don't think our ground was warm enough when we planted then we have had so much rain too.
Squash is coming up fine that was planted the same day May 12th. The joys of gardening dealing with the wonders and fits of mother nature eh?
Yep. All the ups and downs of May (not even speaking of April) made me develop a stoic quality of NOT planting much until the END of May -- except for cold-resistant things like onions and lettuce. A quality developed by hardship!!
Bought some seeds from farmers' place (larger bags) and the pea bag says, "Plant double rows 15" apart" - I thought double rows were a great idea! Because I had naked spaces in single rows of peas before (and beans, too). So I sowed peas in double rows (an inch apart) this year - didn't take much more room than a single row.
it appears to be a new variety of basil - unfortunately, I don't think it's edible. But a feast for the eyes, certainly.
Next time, try sewing some zinnias.
Did I mention this is my first real go-round with gardening? My 6 year old swore up and down that they were zinnias. I said how? No matter how much pesto I made from the stuff it never really tasted quite right.
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- unfortunately, I don't think it's edible. But a feast for the eyes, certainly. 
