Gardening for Old Folks (Adaptative)

[lazy gardener]

The seeds I planted a week and a half ago are all up except for one mystery pot, which I didn't label (bad me). I never label them, wait until they pop up and then see what they are! I think it's the parsley that is not up yet, and that would make sense b/c it's slow. I have 4 egg plants up!!!

 

[rjohns39]

I need to go get seeds today. I can't trust that any of mine will work... I spent years building my collection, but the AC went out here while we were away and they spent weeks in over 100* temps. Maybe one in four will sprout. ARG

 

[N F C]

I need to go get seeds today. I can't trust that any of mine will work... I spent years building my collection, but the AC went out here while we were away and they spent weeks in over 100* temps. Maybe one in four will sprout. ARG

Doesn't hurt to toss them into some dirt anyway, right? (With fresh ones as back up)

 

[rjohns39]

Back from wally world with seeds. Of course, they don't sell butter crunch lettuce. So I'll try a LOT of seeds started indoors and see if I can't get a few heads started.

 

[cavemanrich]

Here is something I did not invent, but did with Scouts. Took 2 small panes of glass and placed cotton between them. (4 inch x 4 inch). Placed into container 2 inches deep in water. Sprinkled seeds on top of exposed cotton. Watched seeds develop. Scouts were able to see progress of roots and foliage.
I'm not suggesting going that elaborate here. Taking a cotton ball and placing it into a jar lid with water. Sprinkle suspect seeds onto it . In no time germination will be visible. Those seeds can then be transferred into soil.
Takes out the guesswork if directly planted int soil. Is it my plant or a fly by weed seed.

 

[N F C]

Here is something I did not invent, but did with Scouts. Took 2 small panes of glass and placed cotton between them. (4 inch x 4 inch). Placed into container 2 inches deep in water. Sprinkled seeds on top of exposed cotton. Watched seeds develop. Scouts were able to see progress of roots and foliage.
I'm not suggesting going that elaborate here. Taking a cotton ball and placing it into a jar lid with water. Sprinkle suspect seeds onto it . In no time germination will be visible. Those seeds can then be transferred into soil.
Takes out the guesswork if directly planted int soil. Is it my plant or a fly by weed seed.

We did something similar in grade school but with paper towels in a glass

 

[rjohns39]

My seed starting stuff is growing... tomorrow I plANT SEEDS.

 

[N F C]

My seed starting stuff is growing... tomorrow I plANT SEEDS.

That sounds like fun! I miss getting my hands dirty playing in the soil.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Or drive a lil east and feel the cool Atlantic breeze.

Virginia is a wide state, multi hour drive from here to the ocean.

 

[CapricornFarm]

So pleased i got some concrete blocks today for raised beds, at only $1 each! Bought 30 . And some window panes for hot boxes.