How Our Garden Grows

 

A couple days ago my husband and I transplanted one of our tomatoes and planted Yellow Crookneck Squash. Pictured above are the three tomatoes before one was transplanted and another found a new home. Our third baby still needs to find a home!

The basil and the parsley are hanging out below the tomatoes. They are big enough now to spot from afar! Well...maybe not from too far away. They still have some growing to do.

 

 

I had to plant some more basil seeds since only one sprouted and thrived from the original planting. The second seedlings sprouted much faster. It's mostly likely due to the warmer weather.

 

 

The parsley are doing well now too. They are getting a little out of control though. We'll have to thin them out before they get too big. We only want two in this pot.

 

 

Theses are eggs shells that have been grinded up in a blender. We added this to the soil before planting our tomato. Eggs shells slowly release calcium into the soil as they break down. This can prevent blossom bottom rot, a condition where tomatoes decay at the ends of the fruit due to lack of nutrients in the soil. Add egg shells to other plants that require calcium such as eggplants and peppers.

 

Another way you can give you plants some love is by saving the water after boiling eggs. Allow the water to cool. Then give your plants a treat!

 

Other liquid treats include beet juice. If you use the water after boiling beets make sure to let it cool and dilute it. I use about one part beet juice to four parts water. Beets release nitrates into the water when you boil them. Tomato plants need nitrogen. Other important nutrients tomatoes require are phosphorous and potassium.

 

We are also using a soil conditioner and fertilizer that contains a variety of nutrients for our plants. Check ingredient labels for your plant's specific needs when shopping for soil and fertilizers. Go organic and local whenever possible.

 

 

My husband transferring our tomato into its new home!

 

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