4.2.10

happy plants and new sprouts, new slideshow soon

I have to say, I'm really quite impressed with how well the plants have taken to the new greenhouse post-transplant.  I've read that some plants, particularly peppers, don't like to be transplanted.  Thus far, I've seen nothing but improvements in all the plants, especially the tomatoes.  It's really better than I could've hoped for.  In only a few days time, I've seen not only tremendous growth, but also a return of the green pigment to the shriveled and yellowing leaves.  I'm working on a slideshow to show-off the progress the tomato plants have made.  It's really so nice to see them all looking so leafy and green again.  I think they are going to make a full photo-bleaching recovery.

The cilantro plots seem to be doing well in their new pot by the window:


They really look so small there, though, especially compared to the cilantro herb packets that they sell at the grocery store.

Somehow the Fino Verde basil and the tarragon have sprouted already, even though I just planted them Sunday night.  This has to be a record, and an especially impressive one at that, considering that I'm not using the seedling heat mat to speed up the germination.

The newly sprouted FinoVerde basil:


and the tarragon:


I still haven't installed any fans for ventilation, although I have put in a few more velcro flaps.  Hopefully I'll have time to work on the ventilation and air circulation this weekend.

4 comments:

  1. The new banner is amazing!! I see the dill & tomato friends!
    And welcome little basils and tarragons!

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  2. :D The basil and tarragon sprouting has tripled since that picture. I really can't believe it...

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  3. WOW!

    awesome job on the blog.
    i'm impressed... do you ever sleep????

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  4. thanks so much! you should come by and see the greenhouse sometime.

    Also, if you'd like me to start anything in the greenhouse for you or your garden, just let me know.

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