Seedlings stack up
With the cold snap about to break, the final potting up is fully underway, a few days later than last year, but no worries. Even with the new, fourth grow rack, things are tight, with four trays to a shelf instead of the ideal two—better to give ‘em all an equal ration of light for a couple of days until the first wave is out in the greenhouse, than leave some of them on unlit tables. At the same time, started the cucurbits: several varieties of cucumber and summer squash, with melons, winter squash and pumpkins soon to follow. The rain so far has been good, over an inch (25mm) in the last couple of days, and a bit more apparently to come. OK, cool. Then, bring on the heat!
Tags: cucurbit, heating, lighting, waiting
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Somewhat related posts: • Seedlings away! • Bring on the cucurbits • Cucurbits germinate! • Catalog season • Seedlings everywhere!
Susan said,
May 4, 2008 @ 8:31 pm
Fabulous! I am so impressed with your farm….and your record keeping here on this blog!
Bring on the heat!
Amy said,
May 4, 2008 @ 10:51 pm
Incredible! It looks great :)
anniken said,
May 5, 2008 @ 9:44 am
You have So many seedlings! Looks like a lot of work, but also very exciting, expecially when one is trying out new plants. I wish I had equal germination rate in my trays =) Good luck with handling everything further =)
Steve Mudge said,
May 5, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
We’re not much farther ahead of you this year, what with a relatively cool spring and some hail which set the garden back a month…but soon its off to the races!
Kevin said,
May 6, 2008 @ 6:57 am
Good Lord I’m jealous of your seedling room. You should call it ‘the hatchery’ :). We picked our first ripe tomatoes on Friday, so I shouldn’t be all that jealous, but I am. I want your lighting system!
Mike said,
May 6, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
I just finished reading the blog from start to finish. I have to say I really like it and found it very useful.
Liz said,
May 7, 2008 @ 2:20 am
Your seedlings are amazing! Puts my little greenhouse to shame.
Penny said,
May 7, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Hi!
I love your blog and this photo is spectacular. I am just beginning a community gardening blog for Columbus, Ohio, so I have you on my google homepage and blog as a source for ideas, inspiration and knowledge. Thanks for writing and posting. If you get a second to check out my blog and offer any advice or comments, I would be very appreciative!
http://columbuscommunitygardening.blogspot.com/
Thanks again!
Penny
Harry said,
May 8, 2008 @ 9:06 pm
I agree with Penny above, what a great pic! Gotta love the G9.