Sunday, September 21, 2008

My First Earth Box

There is no fertilize strip on this EB since the potting mix has organic fertilizer mixed in. This will most likely be frowned upon; however, this is my EB and I am testing the basil seed tape that I purchased. It is supposed to be a warm week, and germination should not be a problem.
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Paul Robeson Update

Paul Robeson's height continues to grow at the rate of 5" to 6" per week. It is visibly growing wide as well. The stems of PR are thicker than my more mature Sweet 100's. That's a poor comparison since they are not the same varieties. Anyhow, I cannot wait for next spring when I will run a real test. No more ordinary pots anymore. This will be Earth Box vs. Tomato Success Kit.
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Saturday, September 20, 2008

More Homemade Tomato Sauce

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Sunday, September 14, 2008

Tomato Collage

Here's the before and after photos of the tomatoes. I like the crunch of the not so red tomatoes and eat them like apples. The ripe ones are really good for stews and sauces.
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Tomatoes on the Vine

They are so pretty, aren't they?
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French Tarragon

I found this French Tarragon at the local nursery. I probably need a bigger pot. Here's today's tomato harvest!
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Paul Robeson Update

Three (3) weeks in the Square Foot Success Kit, and on its 4th week. It grew almost 5" taller, but the more awesome thing is that it has grown fuller compared to last week's measurements. It is definitely flowering; however, I fear that last week's cold weather took a toll on the earlier flowers. We have warmer temperatures again, and here's hoping sunshine will do its magic.
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