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farmerdill
5 years agodaninthedirt (USDA 9a, HZ9, CentTX, Sunset z30, Cfa)
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New to gardening,please need knowledge on Onion,brocolli,orka
Comments (6)I can answer this for (c) since I've grown okra here in Florida. They do need more than 7 inches. I remember when I started some okra seeds in 3" high lil pots to see how fast they germinated. In 4 days the roots were peaking out of the drain holes, keep in mind I'm zone 9b and this was in the summer time. ...but planting them in the ground is not the same as planting them in a little pot, even if the ground is only tilled down a few inches. I think gardeners underestimate how easily plant roots can find their way around obstacles like rocks and tree roots. Personally, I see tilling as being more to make it easier for the gardener to plant things than for the plants to grow. I used to do the double-digging thing but it just didn't seem to make enough difference for how much work it was. Anyway, I digress, but I think 7 inches is deep enough to get most any veggie plants started, and let the plant do the rest of the work. The only exception I can think of would be things like carrots where you're trying to grow a long, straight root. As for the rest of your questions, I don't know much about where you live, but it seems kind of weird to be planting okra and broccoli at the same time. That certainly wouldn't be ok for my area, since okra likes it HOT and brocolli likes cool weather. Here, broccoli would get bitter and bolt in okra weather, and okra would rot in broccoli weather. Maybe where you live is different, but maybe you should double-check on that....See MoreA big, leafy bulb, an onion-smelling bulb and a mystery orchid
Comments (3)Yep, that nails it. It's definitely a Cymbidium and the other plant is an Allium triquetrum. Thanks! Only plant left I need help identifying is the large leafy bulb that sprouts angel trumpet-like flowers....See MoreCan not get big Onion bulb
Comments (12)farmerdill - Southeast 8a is great for onions. That is where Vidalia's are grown. It does require shortday onions transplanted in early December and grown through the winter. ***************************************************************** Farmerdill. I am in zone 8A just below Atlanta. Should I be transplanting my onions in December and growing them over the winter. Do you have to do anything to them to keep them from getting frozen during the winter. Do you grow shallots and garlic also. I was told to plant my garlic after the first frost but before the first freeze. Would onions follow this same planting schedule. I am a little north of you. This last spring was the first time I tried transplants and they bulbed up a little but not much bigger than a golf ball. I think they were granex transplants purchased from HD. I finally realized to use transplants instead of sets and to grow short day onions (duh). But I still need to do something different to get the large onion....See MoreA little late getting the garden prepared for planting
Comments (17)Organic_gardenhag - Yea I know the chart says peas are not recommended. But I like to experiment and I have already filled my freezer with beans and pink eye purple hull peas. I planted English peas in the spring and my family loved them and they store well. Last year I planted English peas in the fall but once the pods set I had to cover with row cover on freezing nights. This year I am going to plant earlier. I have 6 different varieties of shelling and snap peas I am going to experiment with. They range from 58 to 70 days. I will germinate them inside in paper towel and zip lock bag, then sow in 6 packs and then transplant to the garden. My average first frost date is around Oct 28 so I may get some ready to harvest before I have to cover. On the advice of a Ga gardener who is on this forum (farmerdilla) I purchased Granex 33 seeds. He said to plant them in flats or a seed bed in the shade in Sept. Then transplant to the garden in Dec. Since I have never been able to get onions to bulb planting them in the spring, I decided to take his advice. I also have Texas 1015y which another forum member advised and I picked up an intermediate day onion - Red Amposta - from Pike's and thought I would just try it out and see what comes. I still have to order my garlic and shallots to be planted in Nov ??? I will also be planting the carrots and radishes next weekend. And lettuce with some type of shade cover....See MoreTOM A Z5a-IL.
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