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Weekly Garden Thread Volume 24 June 13, 2014
Free Republic | 6/13/2014 | greeneyes

Posted on 06/13/2014 12:33:35 PM PDT by greeneyes

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. This thread is non-political, although you will find that most here are conservative folks.

No matter what, you won’t be flamed and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the Weekly Gardening Thread. There is no telling where it will go and... that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us!

NOTE: This is a once a week ping list. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest are welcomed, so feel free to post them at any time.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: greeneyes; Marcella; All
This is our container corn as of 6/8/14:

It's at least an inch taller now.

61 posted on 06/13/2014 3:38:49 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Silentgypsy

LOL. The soup was very spicy. I have several other recipes to try. Don’t want radishes to go to waste.LOL


62 posted on 06/13/2014 3:38:53 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Bon of Babble

what extraordinary blooms
thank you for sharing photos


63 posted on 06/13/2014 3:44:54 PM PDT by SisterK (behold a pale horse)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Sounds like you got lucky with the storm and no actual damage to your house? Our yard is very overgrown. We have had lots of rain, and the mower was in the shop. Hubby used the weed eater on some of the taller stuff in the front yard to kinda tidy it up a bit.

I was able to get out and sweep a little on the patios today, but cooking, babysitting, and garden thread have kept me indoors for a good part of the day.

I have lots of trouble with squash, cukes, and melons. The start out great get a fruit, and then the vine dies starting at the ground and moving toward the rest of the plant.

I didn’t even try to plant any this year since it was so cold and damp.


64 posted on 06/13/2014 3:45:37 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Arrowhead1952
I had something kill one squash plant this week. I’ve never seen that before. It got a rot just about two inches above the ground and the stem just disintegrated like a gummy type of rot.

Here in SE PA, that does in just about all my zucchini plants each year. One of these days I will look up what causes it, I just plant them every three weeks to accommodate.

65 posted on 06/13/2014 3:46:09 PM PDT by dirtboy
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To: bgill

Believe it or not, those California poppies WERE transplanted. I bought them in a 6-pack from the local hardware store.

They took off like weeds...

My rose garden is almost overrun and I’ve had to cut some of them back, they’re also spilling across my lawn.


66 posted on 06/13/2014 3:47:47 PM PDT by Bon of Babble (The dogs bark; the caravan moves on!)
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To: trisham

That is BEAUTIFUL.

In California, where I live, they only last a short while but when they’re in bloom, they’re spectacular...


67 posted on 06/13/2014 3:49:09 PM PDT by Bon of Babble (The dogs bark; the caravan moves on!)
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To: bgill

I can’t grow squash, melons, or cukes, except once in a while I have grown 2 or three cuke vines. The first year I did have good luck with melons etc. but that was it. I got some cukes last year, but all other corcubits - nada.

We have to cover the berry bushes in order to get any. Critters and birds get them otherwise.


68 posted on 06/13/2014 3:49:40 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: trisham

Thanks for sharing the picture. Those are lovely. I planted some all along the front of our property line, but none of them survived. I love those, and other shrubby plants with giant flowers.


69 posted on 06/13/2014 3:51:38 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: trisham

That’s a nifty rig you have there.


70 posted on 06/13/2014 3:52:38 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: trisham

Will you transplant, or will it grow all together in the container?


71 posted on 06/13/2014 3:53:39 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

This is what Burpees says at their site:

Corn, On Deck Hybrid
The first-ever sweet corn you can grow in a container.
Burpee Exclusive
And now on deck sweet corn! Ever so tasty breakthrough bicolor variety is perfectly sized—4-5’ tall—to spend the summer on your deck, patio, or terrace, adding vertical interest as well as producing two to three delicious 7-8” long ears per stalk. This first-ever container-ready corn is a revolution—one you can enjoy from the comfort of your patio. Simply plant 9 seeds per 24” container and get ready to harvest in about 2 months! Supersweet (Sh2). For best germination results, make sure that soil temperature is above 55 degrees Fahrenheit prior to planting.
Spread: 12-18 inches
Height: 4-5 feet
Thinning: 6 inches
Days to Maturity: 61-63 days
Sowing Method: Direct Sow

If it works, I’m going to be thrilled. I’ve never grown corn before.


72 posted on 06/13/2014 3:59:30 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: dirtboy; greeneyes

I know about the insect that bores into the stalk and kills squash and zucchini plants, but this was totally different. I’ve never seen that type of rot on a main stalk. It was doing great one day and dead the next.


73 posted on 06/13/2014 4:02:44 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: greeneyes

Thanks! It’s been so cold here at night that we wouldn’t be this far without it.


74 posted on 06/13/2014 4:04:36 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: US Navy Vet
I have 5 tomato plants in pots, last year I did this and got a BUMPER Crop of Tomato LEAVES but no tomatoes. What do I need to do different this year?

When blossoms appear, gently tap them with a finger to dislodge pollen. Such mechanical pollination may make a difference.

Check your fertilizer--make sure it is balanced to promote growth and blossoms.
75 posted on 06/13/2014 4:05:29 PM PDT by Nepeta
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To: Bon of Babble

Thank you!


76 posted on 06/13/2014 4:08:27 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Arrowhead1952; dirtboy
I had something kill one squash plant this week. I’ve never seen that before. It got a rot just about two inches above the ground and the stem just disintegrated like a gummy type of rot.

Sounds like the infamous SVB, aka, Squash Vine Borer. It's a moth that lays a bunch of little brown eggs..like the size of a pinhead.They lay the eggs at multiple places, one or two at a time. They hatch, burrow into the squash, and maggot their way through, eat their way out, pupate in the ground, and come out, and start the evil cycle all over again.

77 posted on 06/13/2014 4:10:16 PM PDT by sockmonkey (Of course I didn't read the article. After all, this is Free Republic.)
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To: sockmonkey

I did a Google search and they said you can wrap the young stems with foil to keep the buggers at bay. Will try that on some of the plants to see how that works.


78 posted on 06/13/2014 4:12:19 PM PDT by dirtboy
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To: bgill

Where are you in Texas? Following the rains to see if the lakes can fill back up some. That sounds like some lake-refilling storms.


79 posted on 06/13/2014 4:14:26 PM PDT by dirtboy
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To: greeneyes

Thanks, greeneyes. I guess that this climate is suitable for their growing needs, because I don’t do much of anything to them.


80 posted on 06/13/2014 4:15:13 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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