Organic Vegetable Gardening

キューリ

2008-07-07T12:40:00.000-07:00

今年のキュウリです。４月２６日に苗を植えつけました。

grape

2008-06-28T13:12:00.000-07:00

My grapes

LET'S START

2008-03-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

Transplant seedlings after all danger of frost is past. Frost will cause severe damage! Anxious early birds should use Hot Caps, or row covers to be safe. Too much Nitrogen causes excessive leaf growth and soft fruits. Avoid blossom end rot by supplying adequate calcium and and adequate,regular soil moisture. Allow soil to become dry to the touch about 1-2 inches deep between waterings.

hybrid seed VS heirloom seed

2008-02-24T22:21:00.000-08:00

hybrid seed VS heirloom seed

Do you know these two different type Seed?

If you buy tomato seed, better to know difference.

HYBRID

more produce than heirloom
more disease resistance than heirloom
but you better not use seed next year , one generation only.
HEIRLOOM

much more wide variety
great for organic garden
but usually less produce than hybrid
you can use seed next year again

How to start a organic tomato garden

2008-02-23T23:53:00.000-08:00

How to start a organic tomato garden

step 1 - choose a location in your garden

recommended location:

at least 5 hours of sun everyday
at least 4 x 4 feet area
use a large container over 12 inch diameter

step 2 - prepare garden soil

use 2 or 3 bags (1 bag is 2 cubic foot) of organic planting soil in 4x4 area
mix with organic vegetable food, about one pound
if available, use wormcasting soil
for container use potting soil

step 3 - choose organic tomato plant in local nursery

use 4 to 6 plants in 4x4 area
for 12 inch pot, use 1 plant

step 4 - cultivate

cultivate depth about 6 to 10 inches by cultivator
if no cultivator, use a shovel

step 5 - cover with weed preventer

use weedblock fabric usually about $10

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