Search
Latest topics
» What are you eating from your garden today?by yolos Yesterday at 6:18 pm
» Garden Tools
by yolos Yesterday at 6:16 pm
» Aero Garden for starting seeds?
by sanderson Yesterday at 5:26 pm
» worms and compost tumbler
by sanderson Yesterday at 1:47 am
» Starbucks for coffee grounds!
by sanderson 1/30/2023, 1:37 am
» N&C Midwest: January & February 2023
by OhioGardener 1/29/2023, 7:33 pm
» Placing Box on Cement
by OhioGardener 1/29/2023, 2:57 pm
» How I compost using a Tumbler
by Soose 1/29/2023, 2:45 pm
» Garlic Chives in SFG?
by OhioGardener 1/29/2023, 8:56 am
» Soaking Seeds for Better Germination
by Soose 1/29/2023, 5:26 am
» Microgreens Gardening
by sanderson 1/28/2023, 11:42 pm
» How do I source Mels Mix for 190 cu ft????
by sanderson 1/28/2023, 11:35 pm
» Johnson Su composting Bioreactor instructions for home, not the farm.
by has55 1/28/2023, 10:57 am
» homemade vermicomposting/Worm Casting Compost Sifters
by has55 1/28/2023, 10:45 am
» Famous Gardening Quotes
by OhioGardener 1/28/2023, 8:29 am
» The SFG Journey-Johnson Su Bioreactor for composting, No turning
by has55 1/28/2023, 12:09 am
» seed starting Mel's way
by plantoid 1/27/2023, 7:09 am
» Home Made Compost
by plantoid 1/27/2023, 6:18 am
» Kiwi's SFG Adventure
by KiwiSFGnewbie 1/27/2023, 2:46 am
» Back In The Saddle I Suppose
by Scorpio Rising 1/26/2023, 8:03 pm
» New but Old
by lovey 1/25/2023, 1:49 am
» Dani's Brand New SFG For 2023
by danieggert 1/24/2023, 6:24 pm
» Seed Exchange - January 2023
by sanderson 1/24/2023, 4:43 am
» Chicken Poop compost
by OhioGardener 1/22/2023, 5:28 pm
» Holy snow Batman!
by OhioGardener 1/22/2023, 10:27 am
» IRRIG8R NEW TO SFG
by Irrig8The916 1/21/2023, 10:51 pm
» Mel's mix for flower planters
by sanderson 1/21/2023, 7:05 pm
» Can I Use This Compost As One Of My Five Different Ones?
by sanderson 1/21/2023, 6:53 pm
» Clamps /clips for covering frames
by Soose 1/21/2023, 6:43 pm
» What DON'T I want in my 5 different composts
by sanderson 1/21/2023, 4:34 am
Google
Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
+2
floyd1440
sfg4uKim
6 posters
Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
OK Everyone!
Have you had enough of this crazy weather? Do you think it will get worse or better in February?
Have you planned your spring garden yet? If so, care to share what you're going to grow?
It looks like my greenhouse won't be ready for spring planting,
but hopefully will be ready to start fall seeds. Instead I'll try to cobble together my old polycarb greenhouse and it will give me enough protection to start SOME spring plants for me to sell. If not, I'll just have to be happy with selling seeds.
Have you had enough of this crazy weather? Do you think it will get worse or better in February?
Have you planned your spring garden yet? If so, care to share what you're going to grow?
It looks like my greenhouse won't be ready for spring planting,

I have seen women looking at jewelry ads with a misty eye and one hand resting on the heart, and I only know what they're feeling because that's how I read the seed catalogs in January - Barbara Kingsolver - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
I wish could say I have had enough but it seems like more of the same old same old is still coming next week as well so even the though of travelling down to my garden is weeks away so I have decided to focus on planning my garden for this spring.
But I tried spinache last spring and it didn't do well as I think I planted it to late so when should you plant them since we are from the same area? Also how high did you build your trellis as mine may not be high enough as my plants grew over them by August?
Have ordered some seeds and am planning my garden this week...
But I tried spinache last spring and it didn't do well as I think I planted it to late so when should you plant them since we are from the same area? Also how high did you build your trellis as mine may not be high enough as my plants grew over them by August?
Have ordered some seeds and am planning my garden this week...

floyd1440-
Posts : 815
Join date : 2011-06-21
Age : 69
Location : Washington, Pa. Zone 6a
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
My trellises are 5' high. When the plants reach the top, I just start weaving them back down.
I have seen women looking at jewelry ads with a misty eye and one hand resting on the heart, and I only know what they're feeling because that's how I read the seed catalogs in January - Barbara Kingsolver - Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
floyd1440 wrote:But I tried spinache last spring and it didn't do well as I think I planted it to late so when should you plant them since we are from the same area?
Ditto. I'm planting 5 different spinach seeds today indoors and keeping my fingers crossed. Don't know why it won't grow for me.

CC
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 66
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
The height of my trellis was 6 foot the first year. They were too short for my tomatoes
I bought 2 - 10 foot sections of electrical conduit. I cut 2 foot off each end. I attached the 2 foot sections together and then to the 8 foot sections
I use a 6 foot trellis for peas and an 8 foot trellis for my tomatoes. They max out the height every year
I bought 2 - 10 foot sections of electrical conduit. I cut 2 foot off each end. I attached the 2 foot sections together and then to the 8 foot sections
I use a 6 foot trellis for peas and an 8 foot trellis for my tomatoes. They max out the height every year
bakermtb
Certified SFG Instructor-
Posts : 87
Join date : 2011-06-21
Age : 68
Location : Ellicott City, MD
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
Hey CC
My spinach grew OK but I think, from my records, that I planted the the third week of April. Now I got some spinach but it got to hot and bolted so and thinking of putting sowing the seeds in mid March?
They say as soon as the ground can be worked..........?????
My spinach grew OK but I think, from my records, that I planted the the third week of April. Now I got some spinach but it got to hot and bolted so and thinking of putting sowing the seeds in mid March?
They say as soon as the ground can be worked..........?????
floyd1440-
Posts : 815
Join date : 2011-06-21
Age : 69
Location : Washington, Pa. Zone 6a
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
floyd1440 wrote:Hey CC
My spinach grew OK but I think, from my records, that I planted the the third week of April. Now I got some spinach but it got to hot and bolted so and thinking of putting sowing the seeds in mid March?
They say as soon as the ground can be worked..........?????
Cold soil is agreeable to spinach. Mel says the plants can handle a range between 25 and 75 degrees. (pg 225)
I'm in 6a too and planted the same time you did last year and not terribly pleased. Going to plant earlier like you said in mid March this year. The planting charts (pg 253) show 32 degree soil will germinate 83% of spinach seeds and at 41 degrees, 96% germination is expected. At 50 degrees germination drops slightly to 91%. Warmer than that and the germination drops significantly. I'm going to put my compost thermometer in the mix to check temps. Mel says to plant the seeds and cover with a plastic covered cage (page225). I must have missed all the info! I think starting almost a month earlier will make all the difference.
llama momma
Certified SFG Instructor-
Posts : 4921
Join date : 2010-08-20
Location : Central Ohio zone 6a
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
Thanks, folks. I'll put the spinach 6-packs into the basement right now where it's about 45 degrees til they germinate. Then maybe I can plant actually babies into the SFG in March. *crossing fingers, toes, arms and legs*
CC

CC
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 66
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
Only 1 of my indoor spinaches sprouted. I give up. I'll try planting them straight into the garden when it's time, tho that didn't work for me last spring.
I just planted peas outside. Anyone planting anything out side yet?
CC

I just planted peas outside. Anyone planting anything out side yet?
CC
CapeCoddess- Posts : 6824
Join date : 2012-05-20
Age : 66
Location : elbow of the Cape, MA, Zone 6b/7a
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
I'm getting anxious to start my peas, but I need another week or so to top off my raised bed with some compost and a new trellis. Can't wait to get this party started!

Andrea13-
Posts : 38
Join date : 2012-03-09
Age : 44
Location : Sykesville, MD
Re: Mid-Atlantic: February 2013
CapeCoddess wrote:Only 1 of my indoor spinaches sprouted. I give up. I'll try planting them straight into the garden when it's time, tho that didn't work for me last spring.![]()
I just planted peas outside. Anyone planting anything out side yet?
CC
I am thinking 2 more weeks. I learned last year they germinate better in cooler weather/temps. Johnny's wesite said to start them inside but everyone on this board last year said to plant the directly; so I did and they came up fine. Just planted them to late IMHO.....

floyd1440-
Posts : 815
Join date : 2011-06-21
Age : 69
Location : Washington, Pa. Zone 6a

» Mid-Atlantic: February 5th
» Mid-Atlantic February update
» Mid-Atlantic: May 2013
» Mid-Atlantic - New Year 2013!
» Mid-Atlantic: March 2013
» Mid-Atlantic February update
» Mid-Atlantic: May 2013
» Mid-Atlantic - New Year 2013!
» Mid-Atlantic: March 2013
Page 1 of 1
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
|
|