Hat Trick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I'm a little disappointed with my garden this year. My tomato plants went into shock when I transplanted them outside, and although they grew and I'm getting tomatoes, the plants stayed spindley and small this year. Not the yield I was hoping for. My hot peppers look good. The first ones should be ready to pick in a week or two. The strawberry patch was great. . .lots of strawberries, although it's already done flowering for over a month now. Peas were a complete disaster. They're usually the easiest crop of them all, and I tried 3 times this year and couldn't get a single vine to grow. Next year I'm changing their location. I'm blaming lack of sun, which could be way off-base, but you gotta start somewhere. . . . Bean plants are good, but I didn't plant enough of them to get any significant beans (only 4 or 5 plants). Oh well, there's always next year. Did you check PH level of the soil? Sounds like you are missing some ingredients in the soil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 My Baby Gawd-danged long haired hippies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Some pics of our Porch Garden: Tomatos and Strawberries Peppers and Palms Florida Transplants My Baby Ha ha, nice....so I see what your "porch garden" is all about in reality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 i'm just tearing up one side of our house to start our garden.... i'm a year away. I do have a couple apple trees in the backyard that are about 4-6 weeks away.... washington apples are outstanding. I need some advice here.......... I've got a spot (not real big as we live right in the city) about 10 ft. x 25 ft. that gets direct sunlight all day. The soil is not the best as we're very close to salt water...... alot of rocks & it's sandy soil. what crops are easiest to grow in a situation like this ? Fraz. You should mix in some Humus soil with your existing soil. Id throw down about 10 bags and mix it in. Sounds like you would do well with tomatoes and Cukes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Exactly the same for me. Same thing with my wife. Sometimes I sit at the window and look out at the garden and I tell my wife to come do me and she just rolls her eyes and tells me I need mental help Been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ha ha, nice....so I see what your "porch garden" is all about in reality Cammoflage baby. Hey, the peppers cook up nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballjoe Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 i'm just tearing up one side of our house to start our garden.... i'm a year away. I do have a couple apple trees in the backyard that are about 4-6 weeks away.... washington apples are outstanding. I need some advice here.......... I've got a spot (not real big as we live right in the city) about 10 ft. x 25 ft. that gets direct sunlight all day. The soil is not the best as we're very close to salt water...... alot of rocks & it's sandy soil. what crops are easiest to grow in a situation like this ? I would try a raised bed. Build some boxes about 8 foot square and 4-6 inches deep with no bottom. Fill it with compost and well as mixing it in the soil you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Did you check PH level of the soil? Sounds like you are missing some ingredients in the soil. Is there an over the counter testing kit, or do I have to send a sample somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hat Trick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 (edited) Is there an over the counter testing kit, or do I have to send a sample somewhere? over the counter, hardware store or Lowe's, Home depots of the world. Under $5, think I paid $1.99 IIRC Edited August 1, 2008 by Hat Trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 over the counter, hardware store or Lowe's, Home depots of the world. Under $5, think I paid $1.99 IIRC Too late this year, but next year!!!. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 My Baby .....looks to be an indica strain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonKnight Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 .....looks to be an indica strain Praying we have a girl... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted August 4, 2008 Author Share Posted August 4, 2008 Nice to see there are some fellow gardener (and herbologists? ) out there enjoying the spoils of their labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, and yellow beans. Plus our year round herb garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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