Chris J Bell

Onions

// September 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // Onion

I decided to plant my onions in containers. I planted the yellow onions in a large deep container. They should be ready for harvest in 162 days (April). I planted the white bunching onions in a container also. We will use then for scallions. The should be ready for harvest in 60 days.

My Seeds Arrived

// September 7th, 2010 // No Comments » // garden

My seeds finally arrived! They were delivered by USPS in a small brown package at about 2pm. It is great timing because I just started a week of vacation. Now I have something fun to do this week. That is if the weather cooperates.

Pepper Plants

// September 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // peppers

I have four pepper plants in containers that I planted last spring. It took a long time for them to produce, but they are doing fine now.

I fertilized them this morning with “mater magic.”

First Tomato Transplants

// September 6th, 2010 // No Comments » // tomato

It has almost been a month since I started my first batch of tomato seeds. They are doing well. On 9/5 I transplanted the strongest four seedlings to the garden. I buried the seedlings very deep with just the top showing. This should help in root production and make the plants healthier and grow quicker.

I have other seedlings left and will be giving them to family to grow in containers.

Adding Garden Real Estate

// September 1st, 2010 // No Comments » // garden

The other day I sat down and planned out my garden plot and decided that instead of having a bunch of containers I would add some space to my garden. Originally I had an 4×8 raised bed. Today I added three 3×3 raised beds and will add another one in a few days. This will allow me to isolate a few plants, and will be cheaper in the long run. I am mulching around the beds to provide a more landscaped look. I will still have some containers but they will not be the bulk of my garden. Now my garden will be even more enjoyable.

Finding Seeds

// September 1st, 2010 // No Comments » // garden

Ok, so I ordered seeds from an online retailer (one of the companies that sells seeds at the box stores). I thought I could wait to buy but the seed companies picked up the old seeds a few days before I went to the store. So if you are new to gardening in South Florida be aware that you might have difficulty finding seed in late summer.

My seeds should be arriving in few days. I might have gone a little overboard with all the varieties but I will have fun trying to make it work.

Here is the list:
Tomatoes (2 types)
Carrots
Yellow squash
Cucumbers
Cantaloupe
Watermelon
Bell peppers
Yellow onions
Bunching white onions (scallions)
Pumpkin (actually a seed from the rabbit food) my kids planted it.

I will also add strawberries.