Veggie tray question
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Root veggies in Aerogarden seed starter tray
Comments (1)The "crazy carrots" are the result of damaging the roots during transplanting. It also happens when you plant in ground and the root runs into a stone or something that gets in its way. I don't know how deep an Aerogarden is. You might be able to grow Parisian carrots - they're very short....See MoreUnique veggie tray plating
Comments (18)Different levels can help in display and presentation. Instead of everything placed on a level tray, try inverting bowls or placing blocks on the tray, covering with a linen napkin and going from there. A little judicious glue gun action helps. Also, with all the stone countertops going on the fabricators have lots of chunks, cut offs and small pieces available for pretty cheap. A big (for veggie platter) slab of honed granite makes a pretty impressive display and you can still do multi levels on that. I'm not talking a tower, just give it some 3D action. And put some darn radishes on it!!! No one seems to ever put radishes on a veggie tray and I'm so happy when they do. I'm sure I'm not the only one....See MoreNew Gardener- Help Me Plan My Veggie Layout and general questions
Comments (3)Well the root crops would best benefit from the deep bed. For the rest it doesn't really matter. Your bigger issue is going to be the different nutrient and water needs of the different vegetables. Put the broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts together but not near the beans or peas (they can go together). Put the lettuce by the cukes and keep all the squash plants together. I guess since you already have the plants you might as well plant them. They will either survive or they won't. You may have to replace them then but you may discover that you don't have room for everything on your list anyway so if something dies off the other plants will benefit from that space.. But you will have learned some valuable lessons in the mean time - Different plants have different needs. Not everything can be or should be planted all at the same time. And what looks like plenty of room now will look like an over-grown jungle in 2 months. :-) I would transplant the tomatoes into larger pots - no, they can't remain as is - and hold them back for a couple of weeks. But the cukes and zucchini and squash won't survive a double transplanting (into a larger pot and then into the garden) so all you can do is plant them and hope for the best. Next year think about direct seeding them at the proper time rather than using transplants. Same goes for beans. And this winter take the time to learn about the various correct planting dates for each vegetable for your location and the soil temps needed by various vegetables for transplanting. Do that before you invest in all the plants, ok? You might also want to learn about pre-warming garden soil methods so you can plant warm summer crops a bit earlier next year. Too late to do that this year as it takes several weeks. Dave...See MoreA question about planting spring lily bulbs & winter veggies
Comments (2)Thank you! I don't think they have deep roots so I will harvest with care and go ahead and plant around them -- especially since there's some space between them. I was mainly not sure if those bulbs needed sun while just planted or how that really worked out. I could only found one source online to say "Oh, foliage won't show up until spring" and wanted to confirm as well. I marked the bulbs with a layer of lighter compost so I'll be able to find them. I'll plant around them for sure. I'll also be careful with watering. Soil is dense but has good drainage to it; bearded iris bulbs are absolutely thriving nearby. Much appreciated! I've grown chard but never Brussels sprouts. I know they get big and leafy and to cut those leaves back when they are taller....See Morediinohio
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