Basil is Up

The basil has just sprouted up. It was started on March 20th giving me a 1 week germination.

Leeks Started

Today I started an 18 cell pack of leeks. I bought a new large bag of soil 120L from Costco for $17.95 because I did need a little more and that covers enough soil for the pots on the deck this summer.  Started approx. 5-10 seeds per pot, I just sprinkled them in and mixed the soil around and then watered with the spray bottle.

Seed Starting 2018

It has been a while since I updated this blog.  Since being in the new house I have been using Excel sheets, but this way I can look up info where ever and don’t need to worry about losing paper copies or if my computer fails.

Today is the Spring Equinox and I started the Peppers and Basil. I’m using 18 cell trays again and started 9 Marconi Rosso, 9 Colossal Hybrid, 6 Chervena Chushka and 6 Hungarian Yellow Sweet Banana.  I put 2 seeds in every tray to maximize germination because these are all seeds I bought last year.  There are 6 cells of basil that I just sprinkled in, approx. 10 per cell.  The peppers got 10 sprays of water directly onto the seed and then I covered with a little bit more dirt.  The water actually pulled more dirt on top as it settled.  Because this is soil I bought in the fall I am curious to see how it does.  I’m using Promix Organic Seed starting mix again this year the small bags, Costco had a huge bag but I had already bought these last year.  For next years seed starting I will not buy in advance and try and get some cheaper from Costco. 

 

Right now its looking like I will likely have to go with both shelves and get another light, because I am starting a few extra things this year as well as some for my parents.