Other than sprouting some ghost pepper seeds, I am officially finished with seeds starting or planting for this year. I had wanted to put up a trellis or cattle panel arch for some vine plants, but I have too much lower back ache to do it. The cucuzza squash and pickling cukes will just have to till next year. I just cant seem to get past this like I thought I would. Oh well, I have the RCG to play with anyway.
I wish RCG stood for Remote Controlled Garden.
The plant dates for the cool crops began March 25 and runs through mid-April. However we have sometimes had snow after April 15, so I usually just wait till the temps are right and plant in the garden.
However, this year I am wanting to get the crop in and near to harvest before the really hot weather(if we get it again), so I am just going to plant them according to schedule, but inside.
It's an experiment. I put a little soil and slow release granules in the bottom of the cup, and then fill the cup almost up to the top. Put the seed in and put another 1-2 inches (whatever the instructions say) on top of the seed.
That way I think that if there's a delay in transplanting, they'll be able stay in the cup a bit longer. Also I have some seeds that are older, and may not sprout. I don't want to stress my back planting stuff in the ground, and then have it not even germinate.
So I am breaking pattern and starting seeds. It'll be easier to water them this way anyhow.LOL