2023 our new gardening adventure

[jjannie]

Good harvest, great that the ph is staying that low, looks like you have it figured out pretty good.

Think so. The ph test today was at a nice 5.75 which is just where I'd like it to be. Just happy I found this new ph down, it's SO much more stable. 

Guess this ole gal can learn new tricks after all. LOL 

A few things are just struggling to even sprout.   Not sure why they aren't. It could be that medium we are using instead of soil has a center hole for inserting a cutting into them. I basically used that hole to drop the seed into and maybe that's just too deep for some. I can try to make a shallow slice in them for things that like to shallower and place seed in that slot.

Great news, now it will be interesting to see if it will stay down that low for another week. For sure planting any seed too deep will keep them from growing or at least slow down the time it takes to sprout. Bigger seed can be planted deeper but little seed need to be as shallow as 1/4". With seed like carrots I will just sprinkle them on the surface then lightly cover them with dirt.

I'll do better next time I plant some seeds. SO happy we now have this ability to grow things year-round, especially this winter that never seems to stop snowing. We actually got a like new used one from KSL! So, my plan is to get it started up with our next round of seeds. Definitely, we've learned what does best - all lettuces, spinach. Celery just takes such a long time it may not be worth trying again. Tomatoes are growing well; they may even start blooming soon. Broccoli and cauliflower same thing.  I may also start some things that we could eventually plant outdoors or in the greenhouse.  Bunching onions, chives maybe aren't worth doing again. Of course, carrots or any root veggies are not doable. 

PH still holding stable. Tested every day this week at 5.75.