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Post by slw on Sept 6, 2023 22:36:13 GMT -5
I was just thinking that I'm going to try growing radishes in a Harvest with a seed-starting deck. I could grow 23 radishes at one time in that setup! I'm going to plant it tomorrow and see what happens. Has anyone done this already?
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Post by lynnee on Sept 6, 2023 23:17:44 GMT -5
Yes, slw , you can grow radishes in a Harvest or even a Sprout. The trick is to make sure that the red portion of the root that enlarges into a radish stays atop the sponge at the grow deck level. I put those little round clay balls into the bottom of the baskets so that the sponge tops would stay even with the deck. If you let the root go down too far, it will grow into the sponge, which makes the radish inedible. Maybe it wouldn't kill you to eat some sponge, but it's too gross to contemplate! I'll watch your project with interest, because I'm sure you can get better crops than I did! Thread on Sprout RadishesThread on Ugly Misshapen Radishes  |
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Post by slw on Sept 7, 2023 3:10:51 GMT -5
Actually, I'm asking about the seed-starter deck, Lynnee. It has 23 spaces for sponges so I can raise more radishes at a time.
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Post by lynnee on Sept 7, 2023 12:14:14 GMT -5
Actually, I'm asking about the seed-starter deck, Lynnee. It has 23 spaces for sponges so I can raise more radishes at a time. I used the Sprout seed-starter deck. It worked fine.  |
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Post by slw on Sept 7, 2023 13:00:42 GMT -5
Actually, I'm asking about the seed-starter deck, Lynnee. It has 23 spaces for sponges so I can raise more radishes at a time. I used the Sprout seed-starter deck. It worked fine.  OK, thanks! I decided not to bother with a fall outdoor garden because it's still in triple digits in Houston. I know it's just too hot, especially with overnight temps still in the 80s. I am so ready for summer to be over.
At any rate, I'll be using my seed-starter decks for something!
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Post by slw on Sept 7, 2023 13:54:32 GMT -5
Pepper update!! So excited to see a bunch of AG Fajita peppers; this little plant is loaded with 'em.
Also seeing the first AG banana peppers finally setting fruit...
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Post by scarfguy on Sept 7, 2023 14:29:55 GMT -5
A bounty full of bountiful gerbera daisies is blooming today. This variety is called "Cartwheel Chardonnay".
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Post by lynnee on Sept 7, 2023 16:43:26 GMT -5
Which seed company has those gorgeous gerbera daisies, scarfguy?  |
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Post by scarfguy on Sept 7, 2023 17:05:14 GMT -5
Which seed company has those gorgeous gerbera daisies, scarfguy ?
I got them from another Etsy merchant:
They are quite expensive as far as seeds go at $10 for 15 seeds.
They germinated really slowly and I almost gave up on them. I think I burned them with fertilizer too when they were just seedlings. Eventually, they took off and have a lovely dark green foliage not to mention the blossoms.
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Post by slw on Sept 9, 2023 0:28:03 GMT -5
Thank you for your generous offer, swimmom500. I found the seeds on Amazon so I added them to an order. I don't have an available AG right now so I'm in no rush... but I will be looking for your updates. |
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Post by slw on Sept 9, 2023 0:29:55 GMT -5
scarfguy -- how tall do the gerbera daisies get? They are gorgeous.
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Post by scarfguy on Sept 9, 2023 5:40:22 GMT -5
scarfguy -- how tall do the gerbera daisies get? They are gorgeous.
I was surprised by how small they were since most of the things I try outgrow my AG.
These were billed as being 8-10 inches and sure enough mine are topping out at 9 inches at the top of the flowers. You might be able to grow them in a harvest but a harvest XL or a bounty would be better.
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Post by slw on Sept 9, 2023 14:24:10 GMT -5
Today I started radishes in the Harvest seed-starting tray. If they are successful I should have 23 radishes! To start them, I covered the entire deck with Saran Wrap since the grow domes won't fit the seed starter tray. I suppose once they germinate I'll put some foil or something on top of the sponges to keep mold from forming.
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Post by scarfguy on Sept 9, 2023 15:08:57 GMT -5
Looking forward to pics of your giant radishes, slw! |
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Post by lynnee on Sept 9, 2023 15:37:48 GMT -5
Yesterday and today I spent on sorting my Aerogarden accessories and seed kits. I threw out the kits that were more than 2 years old, and still have two small storage bins of AG kits. They are mostly veggies (peppers, tomatoes, lettuce, eggplants), but there are some flowers, too (Mountain Meadow, lavender, moss rose, cascading petunias). I still have four small bins of AG equipment (trellises, sprouting felt, baskets, sponges, etc.). I want to consolidate these, and cut them down to two or three, so that they can go to the garage. They're in the way where they are now, which is in front of the closet in the garden room.  |
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Post by scarfguy on Sept 10, 2023 12:52:45 GMT -5
My "dwarf" (not!) snapdragon mix has outgrown my Harvest XL as snapdragons always seem to do.
Since it's looking rather ratty, today, I decided to use it as a long-lasting stock plant for fresh cut flower arrangements.
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Post by maskedsonnet on Sept 10, 2023 13:10:52 GMT -5
Those look amazing!! I love snapdragons  |
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Post by lynnee on Sept 10, 2023 13:26:43 GMT -5
Pretty vase, and expert arrangement! |
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Post by slw on Sept 10, 2023 16:53:01 GMT -5
Those snapdragons are fabulous, SG! WOW.
I did some re-arranging in my garden area so now the Harvest lights will all be on wonky schedules... again.  I just can't leave well enough alone. I was somewhat shocked to see that the radish seeds have ALL germinated in the seed starting tray. Less than 24 hours since I planted them! Plants are so amazing. I hesitate to mention that even though most people advised me to not bother with a Sprout, I bought one anyway. I got sucked in by the Woot deal ($35... "practically free!") P.T. Barnum was correct, what can I say?  So I set it up next to a Bounty and put a couple of petunia pods in it. I'm sure they will germinate by Christmas or thereabouts, lol. I'm happy that I put the banana pepper "cull" seedling into a Kratky jar. It has a bunch of peppers on it; one is a pretty good size already.   |
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Post by swimmom500 on Sept 10, 2023 17:39:29 GMT -5
Those snapdragons are fabulous, SG! WOW.
I did some re-arranging in my garden area so now the Harvest lights will all be on wonky schedules... again. I just can't leave well enough alone. I was somewhat shocked to see that the radish seeds have ALL germinated in the seed starting tray. Less than 24 hours since I planted them! Plants are so amazing. I hesitate to mention that even though most people advised me to not bother with a Sprout, I bought one anyway. I got sucked in by the Woot deal ($35... "practically free!") P.T. Barnum was correct, what can I say? So I set it up next to a Bounty and put a couple of petunia pods in it. I'm sure they will germinate by Christmas or thereabouts, lol. I'm happy that I put the banana pepper "cull" seedling into a Kratky jar. It has a bunch of peppers on it; one is a pretty good size already. I bought the Sprout when it was $25 with any garden purchase! |
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I just can't leave well enough alone. I was somewhat shocked to see that the radish seeds have ALL germinated in the seed starting tray. Less than 24 hours since I planted them! Plants are so amazing. 
So I set it up next to a Bounty and put a couple of petunia pods in it. I'm sure they will germinate by Christmas or thereabouts, lol.