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2/22/2021 – Per the advice at links in the 2021 Spring Plan at this site, we cracked the cilantro seed coats prior to soaking them. The coats broke in half and no seeds were obvious. Soaked them, starting in warm well water, for 9 hours–from 5 AM to 2 PM. Mary sowed the round seeds, […]
Continue Reading2/21/2021 – Began the spring gardening with snow peas, onions, and carrots. Pulled up the bolting cilantro, Chinese lettuce that did not grow a head, and bok choy that has become rubbery. Tilled all the empty areas. Spread compost from our bin on the row along the fence and tilled it in. Moved the Warrior […]
Continue Reading2/16/2021 – So far this winter we have had four spells of 2-3 nights in a row in the mid to high 20° temperatures. This morning the low here at Sundown Farms was 20° and did not get above freezing until noon. By sundown, the temperature was again below 32° and fell to 25° by […]
Continue Reading2/11/2021 – Mary sowed the following into trays. Dill from Page’s Seeds – 6 each Dill, Long Island Mammoth from Jung Seed in 2020 – 6 each Thyme, German Winter for 2019 from SESE – 6 each Basil, Sweet Italian from Lake Valley Seed – 12 each She also filled in the very few tomatoes […]
Continue ReadingOrder #7111 (February 7, 2021) Product Quantity Price Automatic Window Openers 1 $ 64.99 Subtotal: $ 64.99 Shipping: $ 22.99 via USA Flat Rate Payment method: Credit Card Total: $ 87.98
Continue Reading2/7/2021 – Pruned all the roses: across the front of the house, in the side yard outside the kitchen window. and in the bay tree bed.
Continue Reading2/7/2021 – Ordered from Sow True Seeds: Product image Description Quantity Price 4 Southern Pea Seeds – Mississippi Silver 4 $13.00 Description Price Subtotal $13.00 Shipping $3.50 Total USD $16.50
Continue ReadingDate Time Soil Temp2″ Down AirTemp Greenhouse Comments 2/7/2021 9:00 am 52 47 63 Overcast 2/8/2021 6:30 am 47 41 61 Clear
Continue Reading2/6/2021 – Ordered from Harris Seeds: Product image Description Quantity Price 1 Vinca Cora Mix F1 SeedUntreated / 250 Seeds 1 $17.20 1 Dramm Seedling Nozzle 1 $10.25
Continue Reading2/6/2021 – Bought 2 lbs. of G90 Sweet Corn seed at Hurley F&S for $14.75 per pound. They do not yet have peas and only two bean varieties.
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