Posts from May, 2008

Potting Up

Saturday, May 24th, 2008
One of the numerous tasks we have every spring, “potting up” — or moving various seedlings from small pots, trays or cells into larger pots or cells — is done for a number of reasons: it gives the plants fresh soil (and, thus, nutrients) to use; it gives them more room, so they can grow … Continue reading »

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Early Spring Transplants

Monday, May 12th, 2008
We grow many things from transplant. Instead of planting seeds directly into the garden, we plant them in special trays in our hoophouse. After several weeks (sometimes several months!), we take the small plants and set them into the garden. In exchange for more work to get them ready, care for them and to plant … Continue reading »

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