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Early – Radishes #2

May 20th, 2009 No comments

French Breakfast
Expected germination: 5-7 days
Expected harvest: 23 days

10 seeds.

Started 05/20 on folded moist paper towel in inflated ziploc, indoors in the dark, with temperatures in the 70’s.
05/21: After 24 hours, 8 of 10 had germinated. All 10 planted in potting tray.

2 survived the earwig attack, and were re-potted with the 2 survivors of Radishes #3.

06/14 Planted out in Mariposa vegetable patch but unlikely to survive.

Harvest: None

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Early – Swiss Chard

May 4th, 2009 No comments

Fordbook Giant
Expected germination: 4-10 days
Expected harvest: 55 days

9 cells of 2 seeds each.

Started 05/04 in potting soil.
Increased moisture 05/13.
Germinated 05/16-05/20, 10 of 18 (56%).

None survived the earwig attack.

Harvest: None

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Early – Turnip

May 4th, 2009 No comments

Purple Top, White Globe
Expected germination: 7-10 days
Expected harvest: 55 days

9 cells of 2 seeds each.

Started 05/04 in potting soil.
Increased moisture 05/13.

None germinated due in part to insufficient moisture and possibly also due to pH.

Harvest: None

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Early – Lettuce, Butter

May 4th, 2009 No comments

Bibb / Limestone
Expected germination: 7-10 days
Expected harvest: 57 days

9 cells of 2 seeds each.

Started 05/04 in potting soil.
Increased moisture 05/13.

None germinated due in part to insufficient moisture and possibly also due to pH.

Harvest: None

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Early – Cauliflower

May 4th, 2009 No comments

Early Snowball A
Expected germination: 8-10 days
Expected harvest: 55 days

9 cells of 1 seed each.

Started 05/04 in potting soil.
Increased moisture 05/13.

None germinated due in part to insufficient moisture and possibly also due to pH.

Harvest: None

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Early – Mesclun, Ferry Morse

May 4th, 2009 No comments

Gourmet Green Mixture
Arugula, endive, red kale, red and green romaine, Salad Bowl and Lolla Rossa lettuce.
Expected germination: 7-10 days
Expected harvest: 40-60 days

9 cells of 2 seeds each.

Started 05/04 in potting soil.
Increased moisture 05/13.

None germinated due in part to insufficient moisture and possibly also due to pH.

Harvest: None

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Early – Radishes

May 4th, 2009 No comments

French Breakfast
Expected germination: 5-7 days
Expected harvest: 23 days

9 cells of 2 seeds each.

Started 05/04 in potting soil.
Increased moisture 05/13.

None germinated due in part to insufficient moisture and possibly also due to pH.

Harvest: None

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