BYC gardening thread!!

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Oh yeah! Mine will clean a pumpkin in no time!

Okay thats good to know!

 

[Sparkyfam]

Hey guys! I have a question for ya'll and also need some help. The first image is of tomatoes I put into handmade newspaper pots with organic seed starting material (coir, organic fertilizer, etc) made by Burpee and the second picture is of seeds started in a seed starting kit by Burpee (which is supposed to be organic, but who knows). The seeds in the second picture were planted several days before the ones in the first picture. Also, those in the first picture were germinated in a plastic bag in a paper towel, and then planted into the organic mix. You can see that the ones in the first picture are growing rather slower than the others. The lighting conditions are the same, I water from the bottom (and mist from the top), and they are the same seeds from the same seed sachet from a very reputable dealer. The only difference that I know of is that the smaller seedlings are near the air circulation fan, which shouldn't have a whole lot to do with things. Also, the smaller seedlings primary leaves have begun to take on a lighter (almost lime green) hue. They don't look like they are on the brink of death, but they don't look entirely healthy either. What am I doing wrong here? Is it a fertilization issue? Any help would be much appreciated!

It could just be the difference in how you started. Also, the burpee starter pellets are made with exactly what is needed for new seeds. If you mixed your own for the newspaper pots, that might be the difference.

 

[TheCrazyClucker]

Hey, everybody! I just realized I haven't been on this thread for a long time!

Our carrots are starting to come up. I see their little top-hats!
No pics yet, but I'll definitely get some! I've been wrapped up in 4-H lately... and horseback-riding lessons.

BTW, yes I used to be snugbug54.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

I feel so bad I'm house sitting for my neighbors and there plant in there greenhouse seem to be dying! They said to water them every 2 to 3 days and that's what I've been doing. What should I do?

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

I feel so bad I'm house sitting for my neighbors and there plant in there greenhouse seem to be dying! They said to water them every 2 to 3 days and that's what I've been doing. What should I do?

Do you have extra rich soil? That might help. They might be getting to much soon.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Should I water them more often?

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Move them out of the sun and water them a bit. See how that goes...

 

[BantamFan4Life]

How will getting them out of the sun help? There all like dead! I feel so bad!

 

[Sparkyfam]

How will getting them out of the sun help? There all like dead! I feel so bad!

Did they say how much to water them? It could be that they are water logged. It happens sometimes, especially if they don't have the best draining soil.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Did they say how much to water them? It could be that they are water logged. It happens sometimes, especially if they don't have the best draining soil.

I'm not putting that much water when I water them. I like I was slacking a little and they didn't get enough water. They're doing a little better know but still not as good as I would like.