tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post6066327384856421475..comments2023-11-17T12:32:11.301-05:00Comments on Daphne's Dandelions: Planting the Solanum BedDaphne Gouldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-61238306678667240382010-06-15T13:41:14.163-04:002010-06-15T13:41:14.163-04:00If a cutworm can't get to the stem it can'...If a cutworm can't get to the stem it can't cut it off. With the way I do it sometimes they can still get cut off, but it is less likely. The likelihood is the cutworm will run into the hosta stem while trying to wrap around the plants stem. Three works better than two and four works better than three. I've found two works OK for me most years. This year I could have used more as the cutworms were much more numerous than before.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-37340479131340728942010-06-15T13:01:27.098-04:002010-06-15T13:01:27.098-04:00Hi! I'm a little slow, but I don't quite u...Hi! I'm a little slow, but I don't quite understand how the hosta stem arrangement protects your plants from cutworms. Could you explain please? Thanks!!rcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-1494592626984237152010-05-23T23:22:12.103-04:002010-05-23T23:22:12.103-04:00I had a similar experience with a cutworm chopping...I had a similar experience with a cutworm chopping off one of my onions. Was surprised indeed, and that was one big cutworm...Lronghttp://potagery.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-17031496694739431432010-05-21T06:41:43.391-04:002010-05-21T06:41:43.391-04:00Kelly, me too. I so love basil. I did google it. I...Kelly, me too. I so love basil. I did google it. If I bought a lot it would be good, but I'm not a member of NOFA so it would cost the same as shipping to join. However if I were getting a lot of other things it might be worth it.<br /><br />kitsapFG, I think that may be my issue. I moved where the plants were growing and now they are more near the floor which is cold tile. Before they were in front of the window getting heat from the sun. <br /><br />Jan, you never know, Mother Nature can be tricky and do very strange things. Last year's cold June in the northeast really comes to mind.<br /><br />Dan, no I turned down the plot at the community gardens. I have a big enough growing space a the new house and didn't want to overload myself.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-62226186708515035842010-05-20T22:05:00.243-04:002010-05-20T22:05:00.243-04:00A task I need to get too very soon. It hit 86f her...A task I need to get too very soon. It hit 86f here today, certainly hot for May! Funny thing my basil and for that matter all my herbs have barely grown as well. I found it odd as well. Did you ever get your plot you were thinking about?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743102355360873845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-38851813271450702882010-05-20T10:37:01.429-04:002010-05-20T10:37:01.429-04:00This morning I took the pop bottles off some of ou...This morning I took the pop bottles off some of our tomatoes, but the rest are still under the fleece... although that will be coming off soon. I just want to make sure that summer really has arrived!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11430236104525571846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-54277106924227120852010-05-20T09:01:26.638-04:002010-05-20T09:01:26.638-04:00Glad you are feeling better Daphne! There is some...Glad you are feeling better Daphne! There is something very right with the world once the tomatoes are planted in the garden. :D It just seals the deal that the summer garden is now a reality. <br /><br />I had slow start basil last year - but this year's crop is doing really well. I think the difference is that I kept them on a heat mat longer this year. I even harvested about a 1/4 cup of fresh basil from my plants this past weekend - and they are still in pots! I need to plant them up in the large containers or the garden proper soon.kitsapFGhttp://www.modernvictorygarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-23687134907668526092010-05-20T08:03:49.025-04:002010-05-20T08:03:49.025-04:00I lost all 4 or 5 of my lemon basil seedlings thi...I lost all 4 or 5 of my lemon basil seedlings this year. The other varieties are holding on , but a few don't look all that happy. Has it been too cool at night for them I wonder? I wish we were having better basil luck here in MA.<br /><br />NOFA Mass does a yearly or bi-yearly bulk order in which you can purchase VCC at a discount, this is what I have done in the past. If you google it you may be able to download the order form from this winter just to get an idea.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457953816169352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-45893414175972813302010-05-20T07:32:25.954-04:002010-05-20T07:32:25.954-04:00Thomas, I eat eggs about six days a week and save ...Thomas, I eat eggs about six days a week and save all the shells. That really adds up over the year. I might need more at the new garden. I'm guessing I can get my friends to save their shells.<br /><br />For the flowers, I try to have seedlings young enough for peppers that they haven't started to bloom yet. There has been a lot of research on yields and bloom times and the bottom line is that if you plant peppers that are already blooming your yield is reduced even if you pinch off the flowers - though fruiting will be earlier. You need to plant the peppers before they bloom so the plants are in a stage where the plant is putting energy into its root system. For tomatoes I pinch off flowers, but that being said I've gotten into four week tomato transplants so they don't have flowers either.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-71647575430523927482010-05-20T07:20:57.620-04:002010-05-20T07:20:57.620-04:00Ali, I am feeling much much better now. Being able...Ali, I am feeling much much better now. Being able to breath is so nice.<br /><br />I usually broadcast it too, but figured I was putting the rest in the hole so did that one too. I only do this for my tomatoes though. The rest of the my plants get everything broadcast.Daphne Gouldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17305049560953735881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-19546939684094902712010-05-20T07:18:14.166-04:002010-05-20T07:18:14.166-04:00It's interesting to read what other gardeners ...It's interesting to read what other gardeners put into their tomato planting holes. You must save a lot of eggshells to put that much in!<br /><br />My basil plants are tiny still to. I have no idea what I did wrong.<br /><br />Also, will you pinch off that flower on your tomatillo seedling? I have quite a few buds on my peppers and chilies but am considering removing them to allow the plants to focus their energy on growing strong roots and leaves. What do you thin'Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09303344546714641616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3698134075709295915.post-30302276523402698132010-05-20T06:53:53.131-04:002010-05-20T06:53:53.131-04:00You must be feeling better, I hope so! I am hopin...You must be feeling better, I hope so! I am hoping to get my tomatoes and peppers planted this weekend. I never thought to add Azomite to the planting hole, although I have broadcast it about every other year. Now that I'm switching to raised beds I may need to change my ways.<br /><br />I really like the Fort V mix, it is my favorite. I am glad to know you like it for the soil blocks as I am thinking about putting a block maker on my Christmas list. I hate filling the little pots, the block maker seems less fussy. And I can always make a few paper pots if needed.<br /><br />We got almost an inch of rain yesterday, and now we are supposed to get some warm weather up here for a few days -- I am betting we'll see a big surge in growth. Happy Days!Alihttp://henbogle.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com