How's your garden grow '24

[Doebuck1234]

May be early to post this but figured i'd get it up here as some may be thinking of what they are going to do this growing season(me).

Went through all my seeds yesterday and should be good to go.Need to get supplies to start stuff inside,have a grow tent set up in basement to get things rolling.

Last year I got 4 bags of Black Kow soil and tilled that into the garden prior to planting,was the best growing I've had sence started the garden so plan is to do that again.

When does everyone else start germination process???

Trying anything new this year??

[2BuckBizCT]

I'll be planting the usual tomatoes, cukes, basil and zuchini in May. That's all fenced in. But I was wondering if there is anything I can plant this year for fun on the edge of the woodsline that isn't fenced in and could maybe survive? Watermelons or Pumpkins? We have all the critters around- deer, rabbits, bear, bobcat, fox, skunk, racoons and coyotes. Something I can plant in the woods and not worry about?

[Otto]

Garlic is very easy to grow and nothing bothers it.  It does need good sun though.

[SportsmanNH]

33 minutes ago, 2BuckBizCT said:

I'll be planting the usual tomatoes, cukes, basil and zuchini in May. That's all fenced in. But I was wondering if there is anything I can plant this year for fun on the edge of the woodsline that isn't fenced in and could maybe survive? Watermelons or Pumpkins? We have all the critters around- deer, rabbits, bear, bobcat, fox, skunk, racoons and coyotes. Something I can plant in the woods and not worry about?

Biz you might try Scallions . They like slightly acidic soil  and can thrive with just 6 hours of sun and shady late afternoons . They are easy to plant and grow by seed in place . And if they dont grow well , its not a huge loss of effort. 

[2BuckBizCT]

Just now, Otto said:

Garlic is very easy to grow and nothing bothers it.  It does need good sun though.

 

Just now, SportsmanNH said:

Biz you might try Scallions . They like slightly acidic soil  and can thrive with just 6 hours of sun and shady late afternoons . They are easy to plant and grow by seed in place . And if they dont grow well , its not a huge loss of effort. 

Thanks, but I was thinking something bigger that my daughter and I can walk into woods and "find"

[corydd7]

Purple potatoes, bok choy, sweet corn the only new stuff for me. Finally got my hands on some san marazano and Amish paste seeds. 

I took last year off from eggplant but that will be back in the rotation both Japenese and Italian.

I plan on starting the first week of March. 

[corydd7]

Lol and a couple hours after the thread is made my seed order arrives.

[corydd7]

It's time! Forty five peppers and seven eggplant started.  More eggplant and tomatoes next sunday.

[Bucksnbows]

Looks like I had collard greens, leeks and rosemary survive our NJ winter and the leeks were a very late start last year. The collards will just keep leafing out. Other than looking at the garden, we haven’t taken any other steps to get it ready. But looking forward to putting hands in soil soon.  

[sbuff]

On 2/9/2024 at 10:47 AM, 2BuckBizCT said:

I'll be planting the usual tomatoes, cukes, basil and zuchini in May. That's all fenced in. But I was wondering if there is anything I can plant this year for fun on the edge of the woodsline that isn't fenced in and could maybe survive? Watermelons or Pumpkins? We have all the critters around- deer, rabbits, bear, bobcat, fox, skunk, racoons and coyotes. Something I can plant in the woods and not worry about?

Raspberry's!!

[corydd7]

Watermelon and pumpkin will not survive from my experience. Garlic, shallots or onion would work.

[corydd7]

Garlic is coming up right on schedule. 

Eggplant, tomato and zinnia germination has been smooth, peppers are just starting to break soil. Last year's germination nightmare has been avoided so far.

[Robhuntandfish]

Just bought seeds yesterday, its a good feeling of nice days to come. 

[Chef]

On 2/9/2024 at 8:21 AM, Doebuck1234 said:

May be early to post this but figured i'd get it up here as some may be thinking of what they are going to do this growing season(me).

Went through all my seeds yesterday and should be good to go.Need to get supplies to start stuff inside,have a grow tent set up in basement to get things rolling.

Last year I got 4 bags of Black Kow soil and tilled that into the garden prior to planting,was the best growing I've had sence started the garden so plan is to do that again.

When does everyone else start germination process???

Trying anything new this year??

Vivosun grow tent? All that's missing is some fabric pots and fox farm ocean forest!! 

[Chef]

2 hours ago, corydd7 said:

Garlic is coming up right on schedule. 

Eggplant, tomato and zinnia germination has been smooth, peppers are just starting to break soil. Last year's germination nightmare has been avoided so far.

Yup my garlic is doing the same. My mulch is a little too thick but it seems to be ok