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Post by lisaann on Apr 3, 2019 18:27:27 GMT -5
 "If you've got anything planted, go pull it up!" Hahhahaahha
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Post by lisaann on Apr 3, 2019 18:31:59 GMT -5
notice how pretty those tires were with lettuce growing in them? Yes indeedy, I DID notice! So what is your nitrogen source in the tire circles and how often do you replenish the nitrogen source? |
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Post by tom 🕊 on Apr 3, 2019 18:58:27 GMT -5
So what is your nitrogen source in the tire circles and how often do you replenish the nitrogen source? My nitrogen source has been my swamp water compost. I was afraid to add any nitrogen material during the winter because that might make the lettuce grow soft and be damaged by the cold. |
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Post by Mumsey on Apr 4, 2019 3:48:09 GMT -5
I am tempted to put a couple Little Gem starts out in the garden. I have about 3 dozen of them in the basement that I've been eating from. This weekend is when it will happen. I'll put milk jugs over them to protect from rabbits (until I get fences up).
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Post by binnylou on Apr 4, 2019 12:12:53 GMT -5
I am tempted to put a couple Little Gem starts out in the garde Same here, but just a few of all three varieties that grow in my laundry room. The electric fence that protects my garden from critters is not up and running yet. He needs to get on that. I do have some chicken wire than I could put up around that raised bed, but the deer could just walk up and reach in. Tasty stuff she grows, they say. If I put a milk jug cap over as planned, I hope that would keep the deer away from them. It's a good thing I up potted all of those double planting. |
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Post by tom 🕊 on Apr 4, 2019 13:04:52 GMT -5
If I put a milk jug cap over as planned, I hope that would keep the deer away from them. Wouldn't a tomato cage with plastic around the lower sides work? I've had trouble with milk jugs. Niece's big dog likes to play with them. |
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Post by Mumsey on Apr 4, 2019 14:42:30 GMT -5
I'm planning to put the milk jug, then a wire cage until I get the fences up.
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Post by deckman22 on Apr 7, 2019 0:03:59 GMT -5
My experience with hungry deer is nothing works other than a 6' plus fence to keep them off crops.
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Post by binnylou on Apr 7, 2019 14:48:29 GMT -5
I put out four lettuces previously, but really have the itch to put out more of them. I have a “box” fashioned out of hardware cloth. It’s about 7 inches tall and the width of the raised bed. Originally, it was buried and garlic was planted in it to protect from critters. I’m going to put out lettuce and use this box upside down to protect the lettuce babies. We have an overnight temp of 29 degrees predicted for Friday. If that prediction holds, I’ll put a blanket over them.
Always gotta have a plan. Sometimes I think it’s the challenges that keep me going.
UPDATE...now have a total of 16 lettuce babies planted in the raised bed.
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Post by wheelgarden1 on Apr 7, 2019 17:03:51 GMT -5
Direct-sown Cisco romaine, Little Gem, and Simpson lettuce sprouting.
Also, arugula, of course --- it seems to sprout once it hits the ground to my great happiness. Fordhook chard and cilantro are up, too. Still waiting on the parsley and dill.
Next up: bush beans and tomatoes!
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Post by desertwoman on Apr 10, 2019 18:10:09 GMT -5
I picked up a 2 pk of Truchas starts today- a new to me dark red mini romaine. They also call it a 'little red gem'.
Will see how I like it. Hopefully will get some seed planted in the garden over the weekend. (we have a very windy cold snap moving through today, Thursday and Friday so no outside work)
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Post by Mumsey on Apr 10, 2019 18:38:17 GMT -5
desertwoman, Same forecast for us. Oh boy is that wind cold and strong. I have 10 Little Gems out, all tucked in. They look happy.
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Post by deckman22 on Apr 13, 2019 10:05:00 GMT -5
I may have gone over board on the lettuce planting. Planted some in full sun areas that will probably get too hot before they are fully grown. The nice thing about lettuce tho, it can be harvested early just smaller yields.
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Post by Wheelgarden on Apr 26, 2019 20:50:19 GMT -5
My first romaine experience is working okay, except for a 50% germination. What's up is doing well.
Little Gem looks good, as does Simpson (as always).
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Post by Mumsey on Apr 27, 2019 3:53:31 GMT -5
wheelgarden1, I never know what germination is on my romaine. I plant it so thick "just in case". And since I save the seed I can be generous.
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