Category Archives: Plants

Growing peppers from seed

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Paul

20210404 – So far so good. Seeds were planted in a small trainer pot. Stuff is sprouting up. Initially, just used a mister. Now I’m giving more water, until I see some appear on dish below. Nearly ready to transplant … Continue reading →

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Growing Tomatoes from seed

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Paul

Lessons Learned about growing tomatoes (Roma) from seed -Starter Pot; location; seeds (# per growing pot) -Initial watering method; frequency -Additional watering methods after 3″ growth -Separating the Alpha plant from the others and transplanting -Plastic things sticks; plant trainer … Continue reading →

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Growing Sunflower from seed

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Paul

https://buzzyseeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Website-Instructions-95520-Mini-Grow-Pot-Daisy.pdf 20210221 So far, I put soil in a small pot; added a bunch of seeds (separated) on top; covered with soil; watered – sprayed. See what happens… 20210304 Very cool! A little green shoot popped up. 20210305 Now, a … Continue reading →

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Planting Picea Abies (Norway Spruce) from seeds

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Paul

Desired Outcome: -A miniature Norway Spruce, planted from seeds Reference https://homeguides.sfgate.com/start-norway-spruce-seed-81335.html Action Steps Q: Which growing zone is Central Coast, CA? A: San Luis Obispo County, California is in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a and 10b. Note: … Continue reading →

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