Member discussion regarding the methods, varieties and merits of growing tomatoes.
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March 2, 2015 | #16 |
Tomatovillian™
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I had not been long able to grow the seedlings of kohlrabi through the window of apartment.
This year I used a method of Fusion Power and I am satisfied so far. Pic.1- germinating plants (already backfilled) Pic.2- seedlings transplanted into pots Thank you. Vladimír |
March 2, 2015 | #17 |
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For those unable to grow broccoli well, try Gailan/Kailan. Tastes just like broccoli but you use the stems/leaves.
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March 2, 2015 | #18 | |
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March 5, 2015 | #19 |
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First phase is progressing nicely. I'll be pinching the holes in a couple days I reckon. Also trying this with kale.
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March 5, 2015 | #20 |
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One more picture.
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March 5, 2015 | #21 |
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Isn't it nice how pretty the plants look growing up out of their holes!
My plants are nearly ready for the garden. I'll be hardening them off next week. |
March 6, 2015 | #22 | |
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March 10, 2015 | #23 | |
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Great idea! Especially for someone starting a lot of plants. I have always potted mine up when they get large enough so I plant them deeper during this step and have nice stout healthy plants by the time to plant out comes. Of course the squirrels usually destroy half of them or more before they can produce but that is another matter. I have grown a lot of varieties of Broccoli and recently found the most successful one for down here in Colorado Crown. I still grow some Bonanza each year also but the heads are not as large or as tight but it does produce earlier. One of the biggest advantages of Colorado Crown is the ability of the heads to remain tight for much longer and the side shoots are the largest I have ever grown. Bill |
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March 10, 2015 | #24 |
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The cooler you can grow the cole crops the less likely they are to getting leggy, too. Don't start them on heat mats, either.
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March 10, 2015 | #25 |
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And after 7 days the process is complete. Looks like it will also work just fine for my kale as well.
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March 18, 2015 | #26 |
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Looks good. Fusion power, do you put any mix over the seed, or just drop it in the hole?
Thanks, Jen |
March 18, 2015 | #27 |
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Jen I read the directions as dropping it right in and that's what I did. They were germinating by day 2 and were to the top of the holes by day 5 or 6 and were pinched closed 7 days after sowing.
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March 18, 2015 | #28 |
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As JMS says, don't cover the seed, just drop them in the hole and keep moisture levels high.
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March 19, 2015 | #29 |
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Sounds good. I may give that a try. Thanks for posting this.
Jen |
March 20, 2015 | #30 |
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This is great info! I have always had this issue.. leggy seedlings that fall over grow all crooked and crazy. Thanks fusion
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