tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39390595546195100692024-03-18T21:26:43.567-07:00Patio of PotsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-67459889345988105222014-02-20T20:38:00.001-07:002014-02-21T00:09:57.603-07:00Benefits of Spiders In the Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Arachnophobes everywhere may cringe at their sight, but these eight legged creatures of the garden protect and defend twenty four hours a day, seven days a week! Mites, thrips, slugs and other pesky bugs, are no match for the spider thugs. Joking aside, garden spiders are peaceful dwellers that naturally reduce the proliferation of damaging pests and diseases. Instead of squishing these specialized hunters, gardeners should encourage their growth and existence in the garden. Put your fears aside, discover the benefits of spiders, and then learn how to encourage them to visit your garden crops!<br />
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<li><b style="line-height: 18px;">Eliminate Pests - </b><span style="line-height: 18px;">Almost every common garden pest that you can think of is a meal for some spider! Plant pests such as aphids, spider mites, thrips, caterpillars, and cutworms are all prey. In addition, spiders can also help reduce flying insects like mosquitoes, wasps and moths. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Reduce Plant Pathogens - </b>Many fungal and bacterial plant infections use common insect pests as a transportation vector to move from host to host. Utilizing open wounds created from hungry pests, these pathogens can enter into plant tissues and begin their own destructive sequence. Since spiders reduce the number of damaging pests, they'll also lower the chances of disease spreading. </span></li>
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<li><b style="line-height: 18px;">Don't Use Insecticides - </b><span style="line-height: 18px;">Chemical insecticides will not only get rid of many garden pests, they'll harm spider populations too. Besides reducing the number of spiders in your garden, the toxic compounds found in chemical insecticides can be harmful to your health as well! If a pest infestation has reached a point where human intervention is needed, use organic treatment options and administer sprays early in the morning when spiders are less active. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Mulch - </b>Adding mulch in the form of compost, straw, yard clippings or bark chips not only increases moisture retention in the soil below, it also provides great shelter for spiders. With plenty of places to take cover and ample food abound, ground foraging spiders will flourish. </span></li>
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While some may still squirm, just remember that spiders are friends, not foes! You may spend a lot of time in your garden, but a spider will spend more. Thanks for reading this guide on the benefits of spiders in the garden.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-31947876186534068502014-02-18T10:46:00.001-07:002014-02-18T11:30:49.516-07:00Getting Rid of Powdery Mildew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A cloudy afternoon is always a welcomed event during the heat of summer, but when dealt an extended stay of steady cloud cover, garden problems can begin to arise. Besides the lack of direct sunlight, the cooler and humid environment brought forth with cloud cover provides a catalyst for the growth of pesky Powdery Mildew. This parasitic family of fungi is known to attack a variety of garden plants including, but not limited to, squashes, tomatoes, onions, grapes, berries, shrubs and some fruit trees. At first, powdery mildew may only show up as a few fuzzy white splotches on lower foliage, but it can quickly manifest into a much larger problem. Luckily, getting rid of powdery mildew organically is quite easy. Keep reading to find out how! <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">When speaking of powdery mildew, one is actually referring to a wide range of fungi species, all of which belong to the Erysiphales order. The individual species may attack different host plants, but they always show up the same way. Growing on both the upper and undersides of infected foliage, the fungi feeds off of epidermal cells. Spreading quickly in lower foliage, powdery mildew infections can spread to all parts of a plant. The infection is characterized as a splotchy white/grey growth that can cause leaf chlorosis and drastic losses in yields. Powdery mildew effectively reduces photosynthetic surface area on the foliage, causing stunted or slow growth. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">There's a few chemical pesticides that work to eliminate powdery mildew, but </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">honestly,</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> they're not needed. Good gardening practices and a simple organic control</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> will keep your plants healthy and mildew free!</span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Isolate - </b>For container gardeners who are able to move their plants, isolate infected individuals from similar species. If isolation is not possible, keep an extra eye on nearby plants. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Avoid Excess Nitrogen - </b>Nitrogen is essential for plant growth, but too much can lead to overly dense foliage. When foliage is too thick, it promotes a humid and poorly ventilated micro-climate. This allows powdery mildew to grow and spread rapidly.</span></li>
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<li><b style="line-height: 18px;">Increase Ventilation - </b><span style="line-height: 18px;">When a powdery mildew infection is present, increasing the ventilation between leaves can greatly reduce the fungi from spreading. This process entails removing older and diseased leaves in a way that will allow for greater airflow. Generally, if a leaf or branch is more than 50% infected with powdery mildew growth, trim it off and throw it away. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Milk - </b>Nobody knows quite sure why it works, but a foliar spray consisting of just milk and water can eliminate powdery mildew infections. To prepare the spray, mix milk with water in a 1:10 ratio. Add the diluted milk mixture to a spray bottle and thoroughly mist the entire canopy (both upper and undersides of foliage). Apply up to two times weekly during the morning hours. The milk mixture should be administered at the first signs of powdery mildew and continued until there is no more fungal growth. </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Getting rid of powdery mildew can take up to a few weeks time, and a whole lot of your patience! When this annoying pest finally resides, you'll be exuberant. Utilize a diluted milk regimen and practice good gardening routines to control powdery mildew. Thanks for reading. </span></span><br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-30291934123519143512014-01-21T13:14:00.000-07:002014-02-18T11:38:32.115-07:00Growing Lemon Balm in Pots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Although it's a member of the mint family, lemon balm is uniquely different! As the name suggests, this common garden herb doesn't taste like your average mint. It instead possesses an aroma and flavor of lemons! This extraordinary flavor profile makes lemon balm a perfect candidate for making refreshing teas, or for the flavoring of chicken and fish dishes. Its uses are seemingly endless, but unfortunately you won't find this herb in the supermarket. So, how do you get a hold of fresh lemon balm? Well, you have to grow it yourself! Luckily, it's quite an easy herb to grow, and will do well in a variety of situations. With the container gardener in mind, this guide will focus on growing lemon balm in pots!<br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Part Sun - </b>Like most other mint varieties, lemon balm will do well in partly shaded areas. As long as lemon balm receives a couple hours of direct sunlight on a daily basis, it will continue to grow and produce throughout the season. For patio gardeners with limited sunlight, lemon balm is the perfect herb to grow. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Well Draining Soil - </b>Lemon balm doesn't require an overly fertile soil to grow, but it does need proper drainage. An organic potting soil with plenty of perlite will provide mint roots with enough nutrition and drainage for prolonged growth in a container. If the potting soil is too dense, it may stay overly moist and cause root rot. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Small Container - </b>Unless you're looking to grow an enormous lemon balm plant, there's really no need for large containers. Lemon balm will happily grow in containers as small as a half gallon! By growing in small containers, you'll be able to prune and maintain your plant much easier. </span></li>
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<li><b>Select a Plant from Your Local Nursery - </b>Sure, you can grow lemon balm from seed, but I don't really see the point. With sporadic germination rates and slow seedling growth, you'll spend a lot of preseason planting time fiddling around with an herb that can be purchased at the nursery for only a couple bucks! When selecting a lemon balm plant from your local garden center, look for a plant that is free of brown spots, thin webbing on the leaves (indicative of spider mites), and excess roots hanging from the bottom of the container. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">By midsummer, only<br />
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<li><b>Take Cuttings to Multiply - </b>For whatever reason, if you wish to grow multiple lemon balm plants, don't buy several plants! Save yourself the money and take cuttings from the one plant you purchased from the nursery. By following this <u><a href="http://patioofpots.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-prune-mint-for-cuttings.html" target="_blank">Cutting Guide</a></u>, you can easily produce many lemon balm plants from one donor.</li>
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<li><b>Planting Lemon Balm - </b>Once the threat of frost has passed, it's time to plant outdoors. Fill your container with soil and dig a hole in the center that's large enough to fit the roots of the plant. Remove the lemon balm from the small container it was growing in at the nursery, and begin to gently break apart any large clumps of roots. If any roots look damaged or tangled, trim them off. Plant the lemon balm into the container, cover any exposed roots with soil, and water in well. </li>
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<li><b>Watering - </b>As with most mint plants, lemon balm prefers the soil to be thoroughly moist, but not soggy. I recommend watering deeply every other two days, or once the top two inches of soil becomes dry. You may need to increase the frequency of watering if your lemon balm plants begin to droop or have leaves drying out. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although a bit hard to see, the arrow<br />
points to the lemon balm plant. It<br />
was in a very shaded spot most of<br />
the season.</td></tr>
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<li><b>Spent Coffee Grounds - </b>Lemon balm will grow the entire season without a need for fertilizers, but an extra little boost here and there surely won't hurt! For this, I like to use spent coffee grounds. By spreading a couple tablespoons around the base of each plant, you'll help to maintain a slightly acidic soil pH, and also feed the plants with a small amount of essential nitrogen. This process can be done two to three times throughout the growing season. </li>
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<li><b>Harvesting - </b>The foliage of lemon balm can be harvested at any point during the season. You can trim off a little at a time, or trim back a large plant to just a few growing shoots. No matter how much is harvested, lemon balm will continue to grow. As essential oils within the leaves degrades rapidly, they should be used or frozen immediately. </li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">While it may seem like a lot of information to take in, there honestly couldn't be an easier plant to grow! With lemon balm, it's just basically plant, water, and watch it grow. Even gardeners who are unsure of their capabilities will find that they can grow huge lemon balm plants with very little input! Thanks for reading this guide on growing lemon balm in pots. Good luck with your garden, and as always, feel free to leave any questions you may have. </span></span></div>
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Are you searching for a quick and easy to grow spring or autumn crop? Well then, consider beets to be your best friend! These unique ground crops not only produce tasty roots, but also a plethora of nutritious greens. The best part about beets though, is their ability to be grown densely in small spaces! This makes them highly attractive for container gardeners looking to make the most out of their season. Thriving in the cool weather of spring, beets will be harvested in time to replant your containers with summer crops! Increase the efficiency of your patio garden by learning how to grow beets in containers.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, <i>Beta vulgaris </i>(beetroot) is a quick growing root crop that does exceptionally well in the cool weather of spring and autumn. </span><br />
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Full Sun - </b>Beets will thrive in areas where they receive at least six hours of direct sunlight on a daily basis. During the early part of the season (while the weather is still cool), allow beets to bask in as much sunlight as possible. As spring progressively turns to summer, the sun's heat will become more intense during the afternoons. At this point, situate your beets in an area that will receive strong morning sunlight, but will be partly shaded during the afternoon hours. </span></li>
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<li><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Deep Container - </b>Beets can be grown in a variety of containers as long as they have a depth of 8-12 inches. At these depths, the long beet roots will have plenty of room to develop without the chance of becoming root bound. Deep containers will also lessen the chances of your soil drying out too quickly during the hotter parts of the season. </span></li>
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Container gardeners really have the upper hand when it comes to early planting. Due to the fact that most containers can be started indoors, patio gardeners will be able to plant their beets at least a couple weeks before those planting outdoors are able to. For gardeners on a tight schedule, this will allow them to free up containers quicker for planting summer crops. </div>
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<li>Four to five weeks before the average last frost in your area, begin planting your beet seeds. Germinate and care for the early seedlings indoors. Beets do not like to be transplanted, so if you can't keep their final container indoors, start beet seeds outdoors 2-3 weeks before the average last frost. </li>
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<li>In your container's soil, space one inch deep holes at least four inches from each other in all directions. Keep the planting holes at least one and a half inches from the rim of the container. In a standard 12 inch flower pot, you'll be able to fit five beet plants. </li>
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<li>Add one beet seed per hole, cover up, and water the seeds in well. Keep the soil moist and the container in a warm area while you wait for the seeds to germinate. </li>
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<li>After 7-10 days, the beet seeds should begin to sprout. Once germinated, immediately move the seedlings to an area where they'll receive full sunlight. A south facing windowsill or artificial lighting will suffice. Continue to keep the soil moist, but never soggy during this time.</li>
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<li>Over the next couple of weeks, you'll notice that several beet seedlings may sprout from the same hole. This is perfectly normal, as beet seeds are actually several seeds fused together. Although many may sprout, only one plant is needed per hole. At two weeks of growth, trim back the weakest seedlings. Use scissors to cut back unwanted sprouts at the soil line. </li>
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<li>Around 2-3 weeks before the average last frost, begin acclimating the beet seedlings to the outdoor climate. Start by taking the beets outdoors for a few hours each day, and then gradually increase the time. By the end of a week acclimating, the beets should be able to stay outdoors permanently. Bring inside only if the nighttime temperatures will be expected to drop well below freezing. </li>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">Once your beet plants have been thinned and acclimated to the outdoors, the rest is a downhill journey! Water your beets every other day, or once the top inch of soil has become dry. If beet plants require more frequent watering, they'll let you know by drooping of the foliage. At about three weeks to one month from the date first sprouting, fertilize the beet plants with compost tea. Use both a soil drench and foliage spray to apply the tea on a weekly basis. This will be completed until the beets are ready to harvest. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Depending on the variety grown, beets will be ready for harvest on an average of 45-70 days after first germinating. To check the size of your beet roots, gently uncover the soil around the base of each plant. For beets that are ready to harvest, you should see a root about the size of a golf ball. If they are a little smaller than this, cover them back up and let them grow for a while longer. If you are satisfied with the size of the beets, gently pull them from the soil. This can be done by grasping the base of each plant and then pulling up. The beets should break free rather easily. After harvesting, immediately wash and separate the leaves from the roots. Store leaves in the </span></span><span style="line-height: 18px;">refrigerator</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> for up to a week, and roots for up to a couple months. </span></span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 18px;"> </b></span><br />
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Way back in Spring, even before the garden was planted, I knew that on one autumn day it would all come to an end. Well, as it turns out, today is that day. Harvesting the last bit of arugula and broccoli rabe foliage was quite a bittersweet moment. Sure, it's sad to see the garden succumb to the oncoming Colorado winter, but overall it was a great growing season! So great was the season, that I'd like to dedicate this post as a photo recap of all the produce to have come out of this tiny patio garden in the Mile High City!<br />
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The spring portion of the garden contained many different root crops. Dozens of radishes were harvested, as well as beets, garlic and carrots!</div>
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The last of the crops planted in spring to be harvested were the peas. Though I was able to collect a few harvests from the plants, the pods were not as numerous as I thought they'd be. </div>
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Mouse melons instantly became a favorite of mine! Having never grown these small heirloom cucumbers before, I was very happy with their heavy production.</div>
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Dozens of San Marzano, Zapotec Ribbed Heirloom and Heinz Heirloom tomatoes were harvested throughout the later part of summer. </div>
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Sweet basil was plentiful throughout! Peppers were also in heavy production this summer. Above are Purple Beauty Bell peppers while below are O'Dham Indian Heirloom Chilies, and Fatalii Chilies. </div>
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Besides the Fatalii and O'Dham Indian Heirloom chillies, arugula was also plentiful in early autumn. </div>
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Mini carrots, a lone broccoli rabe flower and heirloom scallions made up the last significant harvest to be pulled from the garden. </div>
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10/26 Harvest. Heirloom carrots, scallions and Broccoli Rabe. It's not much, but I'll take it!</div>
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The above photo shows the garden as it sits today (10/14). Carrots, scallions, broccoli rabe, an olive tree, Kangaroo Paw flower, and a Norfolk pine tree are all that remain. </div>
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Below is a photo from the last day the tomatoes and peppers were growing. On October 8th, following a frost on the fourth, most of the garden was cut back.</div>
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9/6 Harvest</div>
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9/9 Harvest</div>
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9/18 Harvest. After extensive rains, the tomatoes began to swell and crack as they ripened. </div>
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9/22 Harvest</div>
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9/27 Harvest</div>
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10/8 Harvest</div>
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10/8 Final Pepper & Tomato Harvest</div>
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The top photo shows the harvest from 8/29</div>
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Harvest from 9/2.</div>
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Harvest from 9/4.</div>
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The Zapotec Ribbed Heirloom tomatoes are also doing very well and growing quite large!</div>
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Glancing back to <a href="http://patioofpots.blogspot.com/2013/07/patio-of-pots-update-13.html" target="_blank">Update #13</a>, the garden now looks like a jungle in comparison! It has become pretty hard to photograph due to the fact that everything has kind of melded together.<br />
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These two pictures show just how dense the mass of foliage<br />
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Above and to the right are a few tomatoes from the Zapotec ribbed heirloom plant. These tomatoes are by far my favorite to watch grow!<br />
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The two photos directly below are of the San Marzano Heirloom tomatoes. While I've had to deal with a bit of blossom end rot on this plant, it is still by far the most productive! I should be harvesting quite a few tomatoes from this plant.<br />
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Last but not least is the Heinz Heirloom tomato plant. This small plant gets lost in the jungle, but is producing a bunch of round tomatoes left and right!<br />
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In the picture above, one of the O'Dham Indian Heirloom Chili plants can be seen. These wild-type plants are producing loads of small peppers! When ripe, they'll turn red.<br />
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To the right is the chili harvest that I'm looking forward to the most. Fatalii Chilies! These very hot peppers will turn yellow when ripe.<br />
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Below is the first bell pepper on the Purple Beauty plant. Whereas the other pepper plants responded well throughout the summer heat, this plant was rather sluggish, producing no blooms. Now that the weather is cooling off, this bell pepper plant is now thriving and even started producing a few baby peppers!<br />
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The last of the major edible crops growing are the Mexican Sour Gherkins! From my last update, I installed an extension to the existing trellis. As you can see in the photo below, these vigorous vines easily filled the addition quickly!<br />
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Besides growing quickly, the harvest has already been quite bountiful! In one sitting, I was able to pluck more than forty of these tiny fruits.<br />
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Do they taste as good as they look? Well, yes! Though they look like little watermelons, these gherkins taste more closely to that of a tangy cucumber.<br />
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Working your way from right to left in the garden, you'll immediately notice the jungle of tomato plants towering in the corner. They're getting huge, and as three of the four are indeterminate, they'll just keep getting larger!</div>
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Continuing on past the tomatoes, the next edible plants that you'll run into are the Mouse Melon vines. These vigorous vines have grown like mad and keep producing many flowers. Sadly, there are still no pollinated fruits to be had!</div>
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After the Mouse Melon vines comes the pepper plants! There's a bunch of peppers already starting to develop, and only more to come!<br />
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In the pictures above, you can catch some glimpses of the carrots that were harvested today! I was hoping for at least one purple carrot, but all I mainly got was white. It's a bummer, but still better than nothing! I'll leave off with some photos of the carrot harvest. Keep visiting back to see more from the garden!<br />
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Above you can see an adult Katydid, while a juvenile can be seen below. Having never dealt with these pests before, I really had to do some research. As it turns out, these creatures are commonly known as bush crickets, and are best known for eating large amounts of foliage. Once the pictures were taken, these pests were picked from the plants and thrown over the balcony. Hopefully they won't return!<br />
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Another pest that I've recently come across are aphids. Their numbers have been relatively small, so <a href="http://patioofpots.blogspot.com/2012/04/natural-control-of-aphids.html" target="_blank">control</a> has been very easy, but I still don't appreciate their arrival! So far, the only plants that seem to attract these pests are the Fatalii Chili Plants and the tomatoes.<br />
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To the left is what I suspect to be a flying aphid, whereas to the right are more common looking aphids on a Fatalii Chili Pepper plant.<br />
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I only found one of these brown creatures in the garden. I'm leaning towards a flying beetle of some sort, but I'm not quite sure. Anyhow, with only one spotted, it seems to me as if this guy was just a passer-by.<br />
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Alright, with the plant damaging pests out of the way, let's dive into the predatory cleanup crew! Above is some sort of pincer bug, while below are a couple different spiders.<br />
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The first major change to the garden was the layout. Seeing the tomato plants grow taller and lankier, I knew it was time for them to be moved. Using three garbage cans, I was able to create efficient and inexpensive stands for the planters to sit on. In their current position, the tomato plants receive full sunlight from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and partial sunlight during the morning hours of 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM.<br />
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With the tomatoes now occupying the right side of the patio, the other planters were shifted to the left. The peppers now receive a bit less sunlight, but I think they'll do just fine. In fact, the Purple Beauty bell pepper plant was really starting to droop during the afternoon sun, so a little more shade will probably do the plant some good.<br />
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On top of the layout changes, the beets and garlic were also harvested within the last week. Both crops were rather small, but still something to be proud of!<br />
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As exciting as the beet and garlic harvest was, I'm really getting pumped about the Alaskan Early shelling peas! Just when I thought that they'd suffer in the increased temperatures of summer, they went into full bloom. There's pea pods everywhere and the first harvest is coming very soon!<br />
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In the time since the last garden update, there's been a few changes to the landscape! I've harvested all the radishes, the peas have started growing pods, and the pepper crop has been planted. It's getting pretty exciting and quite green around the patio! Have a look:<br />
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Below are the peppers that I'm growing! The far left picture is of the two O'Dham Indian Heirloom Piquin pepper plants. The middle is of two Fatalii chili peppers. On the right is the only pepper plant that I didn't grow from seed. This nursery bought pepper plant is a Purple Beauty Sweet Bell. </td></tr>
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<b>Observed Weather - </b>(May 28 - June 5)<br />
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* I did want to mention a little about the weather this week before ending the update. Though the average temperature seems like a mild week, it was actually quite drastic. The high on June third reached 90°F before dropping to a high of 57°F just two days later on the fifth. That's Colorado for you!</div>
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Give your container garden a nutrient boost with leftovers from your kitchen! It's not turning vegetable scraps into compost, it's about turning bones into blooms. Everyday, valuable pork, chicken, beef, and fish bones are thrown into garbage bins bound for the local landfill. What a waste! As it turns out, bones are a great fertilizer for not only vegetables, but also lawns and flower gardens. Meat eaters, don't throw out another bone! Instead, put it to good use by learning how to make bone meal fertilizer.<br />
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<li><b>Excellent Source of Phosphorous: </b>Depending on how the bones were prepared, the NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium) levels can range from 1-12-0 to 4-21-2. As flowering plants use high amounts of phosphorous during bloom, you can see how bone meal has the potential to greatly stimulate production. </li>
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<li><b>Inexpensive - </b>If you buy bone meal already pre-made and packaged for sale, you'll pay a pretty penny for it. On the other hand, homemade bone meal can be very inexpensive. See, if you're already purchasing meat for the eating, the bones contained are basically free fertilizer!</li>
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<li><b>Soil pH: </b>Although bone meal is abundant with phosphorous, it can only become available to plants if the soil pH is less than 7. Slightly acidic soils will have no problems releasing the nutrients within bone meal, but alkaline soils will lock up the nutrients. </li>
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<li>Start off by collecting bones. Normally, I'll save bones in the freezer until I have a sufficient amount. </li>
<li>The next step is to clean and sterilize the bones for use. Since I like to get the most out of my bones, I'll normally make broth to clean and sterilize the them. To do this, spread the bones on a baking sheet and place under the broiler for 10-15 minutes. Next, let the bones gently simmer with just enough water to cover them, for 5-8 hours. By the end of this time, the bones will easily strip clean of any fat or meat tissue still stuck to them. </li>
<li>Dry the bones. Once stripped clean, I just spread the bones on a plate and place them in a well ventilated area to dry. Normally, I'll wait about a month for the bones to dry completely. This makes it easy to turn into a powder. </li>
<li>Once the bones are brittle and dry, crush them into a fine powder. The best way to achieve this is with some muscle and a mortar and pestle. Work small batches at a time to create an evenly fine powder. </li>
<li>Once ground up, the homemade bone meal for plants is now ready to use. </li>
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<li><b>Dry Usage: </b>As a powder, bone meal can be tilled in or top-dressed at a rate of one pound for every ten square feet of gardening space. Flowers,vegetables, fruits and lawns will all benefit from the slow release nutrition provided by powdered bone meal. </li>
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So there you have it, one potent and useful fertilizer that can be made from kitchen scraps! Flowering and fruiting plants will absolutely love the nutrition locked away in bones. Thank you for reading this article on how to make bone meal fertilizer at home! Please leave any comments or questions you may have. </div>
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Of all the garden pests to be had, the Flea Beetle ranks as one of my favorites. Yes, I used the words favorite and pests in the same sentence! I say this only because the flea beetle turns out to be one of the less destructive and easier to manage garden pests. Well, at least for the container gardener it is. These very small beetles often have a stunning metallic color and are characterized by enlarged hind legs that give them the ability to quickly spring great distances when disturbed. In small numbers, these beetles are actually quite fun to watch jump away when you rustle the foliage of infested plants, but in large numbers, flea beetles can become quite the bane for any gardener. In this guide, learn which edible crops are at risk, identification, and how to implement your own organic flea beetle controls.<br />
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There are many different species of flea beetles, all with somewhat different preferences in plant hosts. Some flea beetles prefer weeds, while some prefer your garden plants! So, which crops are most at risk for flea beetle infestations? Here's a short list:<br />
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example of just how small these little pests are. In the background, a <br />
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<li>Broccoli</li>
<li>Cauliflower</li>
<li>Cabbages</li>
<li>Horseradish</li>
<li>Turnips</li>
<li>Mustard</li>
<li>Rapeseed</li>
<li>Arugula</li>
<li>Potatoes</li>
<li>Peppers</li>
<li>Eggplant</li>
<li>Tomatoes</li>
<li>Radishes</li>
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Like most other garden pests, the different species of flea beetles will often slightly vary in color and size. With some exceptions, most flea beetles tend to be black or brown in color with a metallic sheen. Others can be striped or reddish. Regardless of color, the tale-tell identifier for all flea beetles is their characteristic enlarged rear legs. These large hind legs allow them to jump from plants when they are disturbed. So, if you notice little bugs springing away from your plants as you rustle the leaves, flea beetles are most likely present!</div>
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Another identifying tool is the damage that they leave behind on plant foliage. On tender new growth, flea beetles eat away the surface of leaves, leaving a characteristic "buckshot" type pattern. If your plants look like they've been shot with a very tiny shotgun, it's more than likely that flea beetles are the source of destruction. Damage will often only be viewed on seedlings, young plants and tender new growth. As crops get older (3-4 true sets of leaves), the leaf surface grows a thicker cuticle that becomes much harder for the beetles to feed on. </div>
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<b>Prevention - </b>Flea beetles are pretty crafty in their approach to infestation, so 100% prevention may not always be possible. Fortunately, there are a few ways in which infestations can be mostly avoided!<br />
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<li><b>Crop Rotation - </b>The simple measure of crop rotation can work as the saving grace for your garden. See, when flea beetles find their preferred crop to feast on, reproduction is not far behind. This often means that the flea beetles will lay eggs at the base and in the soil surrounding the crop. Larvae quickly hatch and do their own number by feeding off roots until winter forces them into dormancy. If the same family of crops is planted back into the area of infestation, you're basically handing larvae, and the subsequent adult beetles, a free meal!</li>
<li><b>Floating Row Covers - </b>If expenses permit, floating row covers are a great option for preventing infestations of many different flying pests, including flea beetles. For the greatest success rates, make sure that they are completely sealed. Remember to use crop rotation in conjunction with row covers, or else you'll just be trapping in a potential infestation. </li>
<li><b>Trap Crops - </b>Without floating row covers, cruciferous (cabbage, broccoli, turnips, etc.) seedlings and young plants are susceptible to adult beetles. To help reduce damage, a "trap crop" of radishes can be planted so that it completely surrounds the more important crops. The beetles tend to land on the first crop they prefer, so the radishes will effectively act as a barrier, catching beetles before they get to the plants in the middle. The radishes will be just fine, as they grow quick enough to easily brunt the damage of the flea beetles. </li>
<li><b>Companion Planting - </b>As flea beetles search for food, they take to the air and sense out chemical odors from their preferred hosts. By planting stronger smelling species, the gardener is able to mask the sent of flea beetle prone plants. Catnip, thyme, basil and other members of the mint family interlaced throughout the prone plants will confuse passing by flea beetles. </li>
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<b>Vigilance - </b>Even if you've implemented preventative measures, vigilance from the gardener is an absolute must. On a daily basis, plants should be inspected for pests and diseases anyways, so looking for the flea beetles should be routine. If flea beetles are identified, try not to rustle foliage until you can get an accurate number of beetles present. Should there only be a few flea beetles, you may just want to scare them off by brushing them from the leaves. Large populations of flea beetles may require treatment.</div>
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<b>Natural Flea Beetle Control - </b>Insecticidal soap sprays are often ineffective on flea beetles, but garlic and hot chili powder seems to do the trick! If large populations are present, completely crush a couple cloves of garlic and add to one quart of water. To the garlic water, add two teaspoons of finely ground chili powder and one teaspoon molasses (for adhering to the leaf surface). Let the mix sit in the fridge overnight, strain, and then spray onto the foliage during the early morning hours. Between the strong odor of garlic and the heat of the chili powder, flea beetles will be deterred from eating further. </div>
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With that, we've reached a conclusion for organic flea beetle control. With preventative measures and good gardening practices, flea beetles can easily be deterred from your garden. More importantly, not a drop of toxic insecticide was used in the process! Thanks for reading this guide on controlling flea beetles organically. </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-28206417560665290512013-05-28T13:57:00.002-07:002013-10-30T07:24:51.116-07:00Garden Update #10Last week, I was almost completely sure that there were no more planters to be added to the mix, but as a gardener, plant collecting never ceases! Well, that is until you find yourself completely out of usable space. Though I'd always be down to have a few more plants to grow, the limited space of our four by eight foot patio just won't permit anymore. So, without further ado, here's a photographic look at the finalized Patio of Pots Container Garden:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a shot from the door facing outwards!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bull's Blood beets and Kaleidoscope Mix of carrots.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXw_nWVBSfx5jLRk_8lmNptW8cPzWSQ1aKOAwFhR_BTs3gE3IuOXCDb-86m_xoMByH3ol14qlNcMMkDSGJ_GOx9mBBBPegrtIThkgFCEvOOf9mEseCsqWGC-hIxx8p8keH76ps84BmAqSy/s1600/5-28up3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXw_nWVBSfx5jLRk_8lmNptW8cPzWSQ1aKOAwFhR_BTs3gE3IuOXCDb-86m_xoMByH3ol14qlNcMMkDSGJ_GOx9mBBBPegrtIThkgFCEvOOf9mEseCsqWGC-hIxx8p8keH76ps84BmAqSy/s400/5-28up3.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love the foliage of the beets! With a touch of carrot leaf in the photo, this<br />
turned out to be one cool pic!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The radish planter is absolutely bursting with growth! This photo was taken<br />
just before I harvested the <a href="http://patioofpots.blogspot.com/2013/05/harvesting-radishes.html" target="_blank">first radish crop</a>!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">While not the greatest angle, here's a look at the Alaskan Early shelling peas. They've<br />
grown quite a bit in the recent days, and I even think that there's a few flowers on the way!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The tomatoes have been caged and the total count stands at three. While I only planned on growing two tomatoes, I ended up taking on one more. There are two Zapotec Ribbed Heirloom Tomato plants and one San Marzano Roma. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Who wants tomatoes without basil right? In this planter, there's four Sweet Basil plants and one Fern Leaf Dill.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Moving right along to the floral side of the garden, you can see Purple ASTI© Daisies and Goodwin Creek Grey lavender. Both of these plants were purchased at a nursery and were locally grown in Arvada, CO. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I didn't realize I captured a cat hair as well until I got to uploading!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the newest additions, Goodwin Creek Lavender.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In the bottom right corner, part of the bonsai-style olive tree can be seen. The Kangaroo<br />
Paw is the main flower in this photo. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Although the Kangaroo Paw is native to New Zealand, I'm sure that it will do great in the<br />
arid climate of Colorado. This plant instantly became a favorite. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White ASTI© Daisies. </td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: center;">In my older updates, I was getting pretty good with keeping track of the weather and current plantings, but with all the work that needed to be accomplished this month, I slipped up a little. Don't worry though, I'll catch you up!</span><br />
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<b>May 1 - 7</b></div>
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<li>Average High - 57.1°F</li>
<li>Average Low - 30.4°F</li>
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<b>May 8 - 15</b></div>
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<li>Average High - 73.9°F</li>
<li>Average Low - 48.5°F</li>
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<b>May 16 - 23</b></div>
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<li>Average High - 72.3°F</li>
<li>Average Low - 47.1°F</li>
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<b>May 24 - 27</b></div>
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<li>Average High - 84.0°F</li>
<li>Average Low - 54.5°F</li>
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<b>Current Planting - </b></div>
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<li><b>Vegetables: </b>Bull's Blood Beets, Kaleidoscope Mix Carrots, French Breakfast Radishes, and five heads of an unknown variety of Garlic. </li>
<li><b>Fruits - </b>San Marzano Roma Tomatoes, Zapotec Ribbed Heirloom Beefsteak Tomatoes, Peter Peppers, Mexican Sour Gherkins, and strawberries. </li>
<li><b>Herbs - </b>Sweet Basil, Lemon Balm, Goodwin Creek Lavender, Fern Leaf Dill, and Common Sage. </li>
<li><b>Flowers - </b>White and Purple ASTI© Daisies, Kangaroo Paw, Snapdragons and a couple different miscellaneous annuals. </li>
<li><b>Still to Come - </b>Fatalii Chili Peppers, Purple Beauty Bell Peppers, O'Dham Indian Heirloom Chili Peppers, and Heirloom German Cabbage. (Once the radishes, beets and carrots finish, these will be rotated into the garden.)</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-67675032615841699192013-05-28T09:08:00.000-07:002014-02-18T12:19:15.101-07:00Harvesting Radishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As the month of May draws to a close, so does the window of spring weather ripe for growing radishes. Here in Denver, temperatures over the Memorial Day Weekend consistently soared well into the 80's. Sure, the tomatoes are absolutely loving the warm spike, but the radishes won't hold out much longer. Luckily, they won't have to! Having sprouted roughly twenty four days ago, it's time to begin harvesting radishes. That's right, it's radish harvest time!<br />
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Most radish varieties are very quick to grow and will be ready for harvesting in less than a month! The French Breakfast radishes I've chosen to grow are labeled as ready for harvest in as little as 23 days. Remember, the number of days labeled on radish seed packets refers to the amount of days from seed germination, not planting. Of course, this number can also be effected by weather, planting density, amount of available sunlight, soil and so forth!<br />
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Instead of relying on a set number of days, I choose to trust my hands!<br />
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<li>For a perfectly crisp radish, I harvest in the early morning. </li>
<li>Gently remove the soil around the base of each radish. </li>
<li>If the radish top is about the size of a nickel/quarter, it's ready for the picking!</li>
<li>To harvest, pull the radish out by the base of the leaves. The small root should just pop right out the ground!</li>
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Not all of the radishes will be ready for harvest at once! That even holds true for radishes planted at the same time. For my initial crop, I was able to harvest a modest eight radishes. Yes, they are a little on the small side, but we just couldn't wait any longer for a tasty radish sandwich! I plan to leave the others in the planter for a few more days to finish up. Overall, the radish crop will reach a number of 56 grown and harvested! Not bad at all for an apartment patio garden!<br />
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Well, it's finally here! That's right, the big debut for the Patio of Pots container garden! Over the last couple weeks I've been working quite hard on finishing planters, hardening off indoor grown plants, and finalizing the garden design. I've had to sacrifice the frequency of my blog entries, but I'd say the work was well worth it. I'll let you be the judge of that though!<br />
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<b>Planter #1 - Beets & Carrots</b><br />
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<li>The Bull's Blood beets and Kaleidoscope Mix of carrots are really starting to grow quickly now. With the beets taking roughly 50-60 days to grow, I'd say they're getting fairly close to harvesting. The carrots should be soon to follow as well. It's still very much up for grabs as to what will be planted next after they're harvested, but I'm leaning more and more towards my original plan of three heirloom cabbage heads!</li>
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<li>Since I'm a bit unsure if I'll get a pea crop or not, I did end up thinning the middle row of pea plants in order to allow the Mouse Melons (Mexican Sour Gherkins) to gain a head start. There's three of these plants that will continue growing once the peas are gone. </li>
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<li>It's almost time for harvesting the radishes I've planted as well! The little radish seedlings began sprouting at the beginning of this month and are now very leafy! From inspecting the tops of the roots, I'd say they'll be ready for harvesting within a week or two. </li>
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<li>Personally, I never planned to grow as many flowers as we've collected, but whatever is good for the lady of the house, is good for us all! Ha. Actually, to be honest, I've grown quite fond of the contrast in colors and foliage! It's pretty cool. Here's a list of the plants growing: Lemon Balm, Snapdragons, Basil, Garlic, Dill, Kangaroo Paw, Olive Tree, Asti Daisies, Sage, and Strawberries. Oh, and the little wooden stand they're perched on was also constructed from salvaged fence posts!</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-49183504053194042862013-05-19T09:36:00.001-07:002014-02-18T11:47:03.944-07:00Transplanting Tomatoes OutsideSeeing that the average last frost date has come and gone, it's time to finally move the tomato plants from their indoor haven to the great outdoors! That's right, the tomato harvest is not far away now! Before we get too far ahead of ourselves though, let's talk about transplanting. The process is fairly straight forward and uncomplicated, but there are a couple crucial steps you'll want to follow through with in order to keep your plants thriving and fruitful. In this gardening guide, learn all about transplanting tomatoes outside and into your garden!<br />
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If you've grown your tomato plants from seed indoors, the all-important process of hardening off must be completed. (Tomato plants purchased at outdoor nurseries have already gone through the hardening off process in one way or another.) One to two weeks before you plan to transplant, move the tomato plants outdoors for increased periods of time each day. Start with one hour the first day, and slowly increase the time period so that by the end of a week or two, the plants are staying outside the entire day. During this process, return the plants indoors during the evening. By completing this stage, the indoor grown tomato plants will have properly acclimated to life outdoors. This will make transplanting as stress-free as possible!<br />
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By the time your tomatoes are ready for transplanting outdoors, they'll hardly be seedlings any longer! With six to eight weeks of growth indoors, the tomato plants started from seed should have multiple sets of leaves and be quite tall. For transplanting, pick a date roughly two weeks after the average last frost in your area. In the weeks working up to the transplanting time, research extended forecasts in order to pick the best planting day. Personally, I prefer to transplant only when sunshine will be guaranteed for at least a few days afterward. I think it allows the tomatoes to ease into their spot a little better.<br />
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<li>Using the information above, complete the hardening off process and decide on a proper transplanting date. </li>
<li>Prepare your garden space by tilling deep (12 inches), or by filling and gently packing containers with soil. </li>
<li>Dig deep holes for the roots. Eight to twelve inches down should do the trick. Space tomato plants 18-24 inches from each other and in rows spaced 24-36 inches apart. </li>
<li>With sterilized shears, snip off the bottom two to three branches from the tomato plant. Cut as close to the plant stem as possible. </li>
<li>Now, remove the tomatoes from their seedling container and gently push the plant deep into the hole. The spots where you cut off the branches should now be under the soil line. This is good, as these will grow roots and provide extra stability for your tomato plants. </li>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-51736099152598242492013-05-13T08:58:00.000-07:002013-10-30T07:33:29.992-07:00Garden Update #8Almost half way through May, the planting date of summer crops is now very near. I've been plenty busy readying the tomatoes, peppers and some herbs for outdoor planting. With much more work to do and planters to build, I'm going to keep this entry short and sweet. I'll post an update very soon with the debut of the complete garden!<br />
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The carrots and beets are coming along!<br />
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Since thinning, the radishes have really taken off! They should be ready for harvesting in the next couple weeks.<br />
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While thinning, I found a pretty cool radish seedling. Though I'm sure it happens from time to time, this one particular seedling has three cotyledons instead of the normal two! Out of the 56 radishes growing, this was the only one to exhibit the trait. Pretty cool.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-40357615095139402372013-05-06T12:33:00.002-07:002014-02-18T11:47:23.612-07:00Feeding Plants MolassesWatering plants with molasses might sound a bit crazy, but don't be quick to blow off this useful gardening aid! As it turns out, a bit of molasses on a regular basis can actually work wonders for any garden. So, how is molasses good for plants? Well, I'm glad you asked! In this mini gardening guide, learn how your garden can benefit from feeding with molasses water.<br />
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<li><b>Carbohydrates - </b>Since molasses is the raw juice obtained from the sugar refining process, it's naturally loaded with carbohydrates (aka sugars). These carbohydrates are a great instant food source for beneficial soil microbes. With regular feedings of molasses, soils are able to support larger and more efficient populations of important, nutrient cycling, microbes. With more efficient microbes, there are more nutrients available for plant uptake. </li>
<li><b>Trace Minerals - </b>Besides sugars, unsulphured blackstrap molasses contains a great deal of trace minerals that are essential for plant growth. Natural sulphur, iron, potassium and calcium is supplied in small amounts to keep plants thriving. </li>
<li><b>Chelating Agent - </b>Some nutrients become "locked" in the soil as forms that plants aren't able to uptake. It doesn't mean that they can't be eventually consumed, it just means that something must come along and bind with it to create a form in which it's available for plant roots. The process of this binding is called chelation, and it just so happens to be that molasses a great chelating agent. When added to soils, molasses will naturally "unlock" some nutrients for additional plant uptake.</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16686791534797588137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3939059554619510069.post-32790798768553087472013-05-05T09:12:00.001-07:002013-10-30T07:34:39.619-07:00Garden Update #7Did the snow ever come? Why yes, it sure did! Shortly after I posted <a href="http://patioofpots.blogspot.com/2013/04/patio-of-pots-update-6.html" target="_blank">update #6</a> the clouds started rolling in and the temperature dropped steadily. So, I packed up the garden and once again, brought almost everything inside. What remained outside was covered well, as the evening of the 30th continuing all day the first of May, the Patio of Pots garden was hit with another six inches of snow. It's great for our state's snowpack, but not so great for garden pictures. Luckily, all you have to wait here in Colorado is a day or two before the weather has made a complete rebound. Here's some pictures from around the garden on this fine first weekend of May!<br />
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The beets and carrots growing in planter #1 are doing well. Most of the seedlings have grown their first set of true leaves and are now onto their second. This being my first time growing the Bull's Blood variety of beets, I'm excited to see the foliage colors as they grow larger! </div>
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By the dozens, radish seedlings are sprouting in this planter! Thinning will be done sometime later this week. </div>
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Quick, name one vegetable crop that, from seed to harvest, finishes in less than a month! Obviously, it's not that hard once you've read the tile, but yes, radishes would be the answer we're looking for. These small root crops grow at astonishing rates that are sure to please children and even the most impatient of gardeners. As if that wasn't news enough, you'll also be please to know that growing radishes couldn't be easier, even in when grown in containers. This spring and autumn season, let the radishes grow! In this gardening guide, learn the basics of growing radishes from seeds.<br />
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<li><b>Container - </b>If you plan on growing radishes in a container, all you really need is a depth of six inches. Almost any container will be suitable for radishes, but you'll find that long, shallow and wide storage containers with large surface areas can provide maximum harvests. </li>
<li><b>Well Draining Soil - </b>Radishes aren't too picky about the soil that they're grown in, as long as it drains well. My recommendation is to choose a quality potting soil amended with perlite or vermiculite. This will provide enough nutrition and the proper drainage needed to keep radishes thriving.</li>
<li><b>Full Sun/Part Shade - </b>Radishes will grow well with a minimum of six hours of full sunlight daily. While radishes love the early morning sunlight, the intense heat of the afternoon sun can sometimes be too much, and cause them to bolt. To prevent early bolting, plant radishes where they will receive full sunlight during the morning hours and be in shade/partial shade during the intense sunlight of the afternoon.</li>
<li><b>Spring and Autumn - </b>For most gardeners, spring and autumn will be about the only times that you'll be able to grow radishes outdoors. As a cool season crop, radishes will thrive in temperatures ranging from 45-70°F, but quickly diminish if temperatures warm or cool beyond this. </li>
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<b>Planting Radishes - </b></div>
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<li>Four to six weeks before the average last frost in your area, radish seeds can be sown. Using an all-direction planting method, plant radish seeds 1/2 inch deep and spaced one inch from each other. To avoid one large harvest, plant a few seeds weekly until early summer. This staggered planting will allow you to harvest radishes weekly. </li>
<li>Keep the soil moist while waiting for the seeds to germinate. Most radish seeds will have germinated in less than ten days, with some sprouting as soon as day two. </li>
<li>Once the radish seeds have germinated, keep the seedlings moist but not over watered. Since the seedlings have fairly small root systems at this point, I like to water once the top inch of soil has become dry. </li>
<li>About a week and half to two weeks from germination, the radish plants will need to be thinned. Using sterile scissors, cut the base of the weakest radishes off at the soil line. Thin the plants so that the remaining now stand two inches apart. </li>
<li>Reduce the watering so that you are doing so only once the top two inches of soil are dry. </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2013 Radish planter. With all-direction<br />
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<li>Depending on the variety you're growing, the radishes will be ready for harvest in around 20-35 days from germination. </li>
<li>To tell if your radishes are ready for harvest, gently remove the soil around the tops of each plant. If the radish root top is around the size of a quarter, it's ready to be picked. </li>
<li>Avoid letting radishes get too large, as they will lose their flavor and turn woody. </li>
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Though it may seems too good to be true, gardening radishes is seriously that easy! Just plant, water, watch, and in no time at all, you'll have dozens of delicious radishes ready for the eating. Thank you for reading this guide on growing radishes from seeds, and the best of luck to you on your crop this season! Please feel free to leave any questions or comments you have. </div>
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