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Post by coppice on Jul 6, 2011 6:17:43 GMT -5
I just did all the things a gardener is not supposed to do a couple days ago.
I direct seeded cabbage (seed). On top of mulch.
I do expect a low germination, which will be to the good as it is a small dedicated space for a large late cabbage.
Plust it was all the time I had to dedicate to a second crop on the lettuce bed.
More later.
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Train
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Post by Train on Jul 7, 2011 9:06:53 GMT -5
Ya
What does it matter?
Seed is cheap. I would do it again
only this time I would sow in containers.
This is particularly true in Houston.
Sow in containers then place where
they can thrive until time for the
patch.
Time for the patch in this case is determined
by weather as much as size.
I will be starting Broccoli, Cabbage and Brussels Sprouts
any day now in long window box containers
so I can move them around and watch them
closely.
Transplanting is easy and your chances for
high success rate are increased dramatically.
Same with collards.
I hate direct sowing in a small patch only
to guess what will make it and what wont.
Additional sowing to fill in empty spaces
is not what I do.
If this helps good, if not pass it to someone
you don't like.
Heheh
Train
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littleminnie
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Post by littleminnie on Jul 7, 2011 21:56:08 GMT -5
I have two flats of fall brassicas waiting to go in. I started them on time but it has been so hot I don't want to take them out from under my deck into the big, scary, sunny garden. It is supposed to be 78 on Tuesday- maybe then.
Johnny's has a nice interactive chart of when to plant fall crops.
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