Ok, I wasn't going to do a glog this year. So many projects going on with the house, but part of that is a new garden plot. So, I guess this is the best way to document progress. I'm running a drip irrigation this year to free up my time for other things. Last year I discovered Aerogardening. I started plants late last year I the Aerogarden. They ended up producing and being just as big as my Feb. starts. Sold on hydro! This year I acquired another AG from a thrift shop for $5. I hacked it with a bigger pump and planning on a led hack as well. Next year I'm running a bigger scale hydro setup with my DIY Cob Led build. Anyways I'm on my 3rd batch of AG starts. I'm growing lots of GoatsWeed, Carolina Cayenne, Thai, Chi-Chien, Sadabahar, Chiltepin, Cayenne Long, Aji Pinapple, Genghis Khan Brain, Jay's Red, Srtsl x Bbg and there might be a couple of ones I forgot. Enough talk, here's some pics. More pics when it stops raining. 43 days from seed Aero Babies.
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OCD Chilehead said:
OCD Chilehead said:
Looking awesome man! That shredder is gonna be your best friend.
stickman said:
Devv said:It's really great your son enjoys working in the garden with you. Not only is it good one on one time but he learns a very useful skill.
And Rick's correct about BER hit it right on the head, kinda funny how calcium rich soil raises the PH and then in turn retards calcium uptake. Leading to BER. My trick is to add the calcium using calmag via a foilar application. It simply won't work added to a watering program, at least here, believe me I tried. 1 tsp per 1 gallon applied with a standard watering can, 2 times a week if weather permits while fruit are emerging and small, done early in the morning, or later in the day when very overcast. In fact any foilar application should follow those rules. I get 50% BER loss with tomatoes if I do nothing. So far zero with early girl, and a low percentage with San Marzano's, Roma's just won't do it here. But the trick really helps peppers as well, I just get nicer larger pods.
Garden looks great Chuck!
FreeportBum said:
PaulG said:
Thanks guys!!Pepper-Guru said:
Here is a small update. I got all the drip in. Planted some tomatillo in between the peppers for shade. Got a yard of screened compost mulch. I covered the garden, pots and raised beds with it. Going to brew some compost tea this week. Then I'll be done for awhile. Still trying to get the hydro transplant super's back to health. I had to strip a bunch of leaves. I let them get rootbound. Rookie mistake.
Here some pics of gardens past I found.
Pre garden area
1st chile grow
2nd chile grow
I couldn't find a pic of last year's grow. Here is today's update.
Mulched garden, pots, boxes and hydro transplants.
Mulch.
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Im hoping so. Already planning next year's grow. LoL!tctenten said:
I just watched a show on planting garlic. That will give me something to look forward to this Fall, when the peppers and tomatoes are harvested.
I've always loved your hexagonal pots. Where'd you get them?
They come from a place called Hardy Boy. I picked them up on jobs sites. They have a smaller one as well.coachspencerxc said:
just got caught up on your Glog
#following
plants looks great
best of luck to you, though you don't look like you need any luck everything looks fantastic
GIP
#following
plants looks great
best of luck to you, though you don't look like you need any luck everything looks fantastic
GIP
Garden looks great Chuck
Thanks guys. Trying something new is always a challenge.
Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for stopping by.
Im looking at you as an example. Don't let me down Scott. LOL!Devv said:Chuck, you've outdone yourself!
it just gets better every year
Ok, so the garlic and chile pest deterrent that I made didn't work. I found this stuff at Wally World. It has a bunch of stinky stuff in it. It says it won't harm plants. For dogs and cats. Anybody have any thoughts? I would probably dilute it down, as not to ruin my plants. It's pretty strong smelling. Don't know about the sodium lauryl sulfate.
I made up a compost tea to spray the plants with. I'll make up a drench tonight.
Anybody have any idea what this tree is? My nieghbor has a couple growing wild by the creek. Purple leaves.
I made up a compost tea to spray the plants with. I'll make up a drench tonight.
Anybody have any idea what this tree is? My nieghbor has a couple growing wild by the creek. Purple leaves.
I wouldn't worry about Sodium Laurel Sulfate... it's a surfactant and foaming agent made from coconut oil. They put it in toothpaste and baby shampoo too. It's probably in your stinky goo to help it coat the leaves evenly. You could do the same thing at home with a few drops of dishwashing degergent in warm water. Good luck with the new stuff...
I have no clue what those purple-leaved trees are, but the fruit looks like they might be cherries or plums.
I have no clue what those purple-leaved trees are, but the fruit looks like they might be cherries or plums.
Thanks Rick, I just want the little buggers to go elsewhere.stickman said:
Thanks Scott, I have grasshoppers. They ruin about a pound of peppers every year. Can't stand them. I'm trying to keep the weeds down. They live to hang out in the weeds in the day, and my garden at night.Devv said:
Found a bunch of these in the garden yesterday. Looks like baby squash beetles? Don't know. Wish I could get a better pic. Sorry
Yeah, the grasshoppers have moved into my garden as well. I locked the birds out, so they're having a party!
But the birds do more damage (to tomatoes), I started thinning things out this morning and the bird netting is about 2 weeks from being removed. If you grow organic, some will always go to the "locals". So I just plant more..LOL
But the birds do more damage (to tomatoes), I started thinning things out this morning and the bird netting is about 2 weeks from being removed. If you grow organic, some will always go to the "locals". So I just plant more..LOL