Garden Thread 2022

[ChannelCat]

 

[ChannelCat]

Tomatoes and peppers were transplanted to the outside last week. We also have basil and Greek oregano.

 

[adit]

I know lettuce is an early season crop, but anywhere I can get some starts that anyone knows about in Frederick/Carrol county? Wanting to do a little more succession planting so we can have some throughout the season.

Don't think I've ever seen them.

Just plant some seeds. They grow quick.

 

[ToBeFree]

I know lettuce is an early season crop, but anywhere I can get some starts that anyone knows about in Frederick/Carrol county? Wanting to do a little more succession planting so we can have some throughout the season.

You put seed in the dirt. Tiny things they are too!

 

[danimalw]

Transplanted horseradish and chives that were given to us, then the herb boxes with Basil, oregano, sage, dill, mint (in a pot inside the box). 3 types of tomatoes, 3 types of peppers, cantaloupe, 3 types of cucumber, zucchini, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, different leaf lettuce and squash.

Planted it 2.5 weeks ago and have green tomatoes and small squash already. Keeping fingers crossed it goes well this year. This is a new garden for us, so was a lot of work, prepping the slopped yard and mixing in peat moss with the garden soil (mix of top soil and mushroom soil).

 

[foodpoison]

 

[steves1911]

First hot pepper of the year( Jamaican hot) is almost ripe and ready.

 

[MigraineMan]

eruby-inspired potatoes have flowers. I believe that means they are "happy."

 

[rgramjet]

I finally rented a rototiller and tilled up a 24x34 area. Added peat moss and compost and tilled it again.

Thinking about covering the space with black plastic for a while then plant stuff. I have several zucchini, tomato and squash plants growing in containers.

What should I do next?

 

[Glaron]

Current set. my first test at melons. look anemic so far, but will see.

 

[Glaron]

I finally rented a rototiller and tilled up a 24x34 area. Added peat moss and compost and tilled it again.

Thinking about covering the space with black plastic for a while then plant stuff. I have several zucchini, tomato and squash plants growing in containers.

What should I do next?

test the soil? PH at least. Let the grass/weeds die and till again. Till deep and slow. My soil is better year 2.

 

[foodpoison]

So I got a cuke plant that has all female blossoms. It had 1 male that didn't bloom. Do I have a "trans"plant?

 

[rgramjet]

Current set. my first test at melons. look anemic so far, but will see.


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Nice garden! Looks similar in size.

I need tomato cages.

How often do you water?

 

[Glaron]

Nice garden! Looks similar in size.

I need tomato cages.

How often do you water?

I have a probe I put in to test wetness and PH. It it show dry I will water with an impact sprinkler. I think that give best coverage. Yes, my garden size it about the size of yours.
In fall I have a home kit to test all soil paramets and I will correct it over winter if I need. Id like my ph to be about 0.5 lower.

 

[rgramjet]

I was thinking a soaker hose system. Is impact better? Aside from the awesome sounds they make.

 

[Glaron]

Everyone has a choice. A soaker is good for not getting leaves wet but for the size of garden? I went with impact. I have only had to water twice.

 

[F-Stop]

Tomatoes doing well. Have ate squash, lettuce, and green beans so far.

Redid rain barrels. Version 2.1. I found some chain at yardsale I am about to put in front just in case.


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[Glaron]

Well I was checking my fruit trees. Scum buckets. I have beetles. Luckily I have neem oil. I ordered more.
These are bad news.

Can You Use Neem Oil For Japanese Beetle Control?

Japanese Beetles can be a real problem in the garden. This scarab beetle has a voracious appetite. Can Neem OIl help control Japanese Beetle attacks?

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My tree:

 

[TLL]

I have terrible results using Neem oil on a tea rose bush. Something eats the leaves even though the oil. I spray under/over leaves. Just doesn't work for me. It is not Japanese Beetles. Plant is in a container.

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[kstone803]

I finally rented a rototiller and tilled up a 24x34 area. Added peat moss and compost and tilled it again.

Thinking about covering the space with black plastic for a while then plant stuff. I have several zucchini, tomato and squash plants growing in containers.

What should I do next?

Get a few yards of comp pro or mushroom compost and til that in with the second tilling. I covered my whole garden in the heavy duty ground cloth years ago and cut slots for planting. Best thing I ever did, weeding is non-existent.