Row 7 Seeds Squash & Cucumber

Cucumbers have done well for me before in 15 gallon containers.  I’m eager to see how the 898 Cucumber from Row 7 Seeds will do.  Three 898 cucumbers were germinated in a 4″ container, and carefully transplanted to this 15

Row 7 Seeds Squash & Cucumber

Cucumbers have done well for me before in 15 gallon containers.  I’m eager to see how the 898 Cucumber from Row 7 Seeds will do.  Three 898 cucumbers were germinated in a 4″ container, and carefully transplanted to this 15

Habanada Update

Hooray!  Habanada pepper seeds from Row 7 Seeds are starting to germinate.  Yesterday, the first seedling appeared with its cotelydon leaves, and most of the cells in my two six packs show a loop of seed stem pushing out of

Habanada Update

Hooray!  Habanada pepper seeds from Row 7 Seeds are starting to germinate.  Yesterday, the first seedling appeared with its cotelydon leaves, and most of the cells in my two six packs show a loop of seed stem pushing out of

7082 Cucumber–Experimental

Started on May 9th, the first signs of germination appeared on Saturday, May 12th!  The seeds were planted 1/2″ deep in moist potting soil (Edna’s Organic).  I kept them warm in the dark laundry room which is about 82 degrees

7082 Cucumber–Experimental

Started on May 9th, the first signs of germination appeared on Saturday, May 12th!  The seeds were planted 1/2″ deep in moist potting soil (Edna’s Organic).  I kept them warm in the dark laundry room which is about 82 degrees

Habanada Seeds

The Row 7 Project begins today with Habanada Pepper seeds. Yes, usually I start them right after Christmas, but this is a special project.  Couldn’t resiste the Habanada offered by Baker Creek Seeds this year.  I have one healthy plant

Habanada Seeds

The Row 7 Project begins today with Habanada Pepper seeds. Yes, usually I start them right after Christmas, but this is a special project.  Couldn’t resiste the Habanada offered by Baker Creek Seeds this year.  I have one healthy plant

Tomato Interrupted ?

Four more varieties of tomatoes have germinated.

Tomato Interrupted ?

Four more varieties of tomatoes have germinated.

18 Days Later

The Sioux and Stupice tomato seedlings are still inside under lights but all the others are outside now.   The first true leaves have arrived on the Green Zebra from Siskyous Seeds and the Amos Coli from Baker Creek.  

18 Days Later

The Sioux and Stupice tomato seedlings are still inside under lights but all the others are outside now.   The first true leaves have arrived on the Green Zebra from Siskyous Seeds and the Amos Coli from Baker Creek.  

Tomatoes Day 8

  Always a few surprises in my tomato germination projects.  Last year I tried germinating lots of seeds together, per Epic Tomatoes, and it was not good for me–or my tomatoes.  I lost lots of seedlings;  they just didn’t thrive

Tomatoes Day 8

  Always a few surprises in my tomato germination projects.  Last year I tried germinating lots of seeds together, per Epic Tomatoes, and it was not good for me–or my tomatoes.  I lost lots of seedlings;  they just didn’t thrive

Tomato Germination Update

Tomatoes started indoors, with bottom heat are germinating more quickly than the ones outside.  Tuesday morning germination report: Sioux (2), Stupice (4), Compari (6), Tommy Toe (1), Amos Coli (0), Green Zebra (6), Siletz (0). Lights are now kept on

Tomato Germination Update

Tomatoes started indoors, with bottom heat are germinating more quickly than the ones outside.  Tuesday morning germination report: Sioux (2), Stupice (4), Compari (6), Tommy Toe (1), Amos Coli (0), Green Zebra (6), Siletz (0). Lights are now kept on

Tomato List #1

Planted indoors under lights:  I use a compact 2-shelf system with T-4 lights from Gardener’s Supply (Vermont).  http://www.greenstategardener.com/compact-2-tier-garden-starter-grow-light-kit/  Amos Coli–Baker Creek Green Zebra–Siskiyous Seeds. Germination on day 6. Compari–Belford (home grown). Germination on day 6. Tommy Toe (cherry)– Baker Creek

Tomato List #1

Planted indoors under lights:  I use a compact 2-shelf system with T-4 lights from Gardener’s Supply (Vermont).  http://www.greenstategardener.com/compact-2-tier-garden-starter-grow-light-kit/  Amos Coli–Baker Creek Green Zebra–Siskiyous Seeds. Germination on day 6. Compari–Belford (home grown). Germination on day 6. Tommy Toe (cherry)– Baker Creek

Tomato Diaries

After returning from Sante Fe, NY (Rocky Mountain Seed Summit) I was ready to plant tomato seeds.  On *Willa Koerner’s birthday (3/8) I finally got the seeds in.  On Tuesday I cleaned and sterilized the six pack using 4 five

Tomato Diaries

After returning from Sante Fe, NY (Rocky Mountain Seed Summit) I was ready to plant tomato seeds.  On *Willa Koerner’s birthday (3/8) I finally got the seeds in.  On Tuesday I cleaned and sterilized the six pack using 4 five