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Okay, so it wasn't a corriander shoot....
It looked more like a carrot shoot than anything, but the reason I know is definitely a good thing, since the Coriander shoots came through! They're similar but different, if that makes any sense. The leaves were thicker with reddish veins underneath (and two shoots to a seed – that’s value for money!)
I was right; my peas are like the Trojan army. Determinedly marching their way towards the sky, especially the pot noodle pea, which has a whole deep pot all to itself. The potted peas aren't so much Trojans, more like Trojan apprentices; a little weaker but with training and nurturing they will be true soldiers. Their first leaves are slightly dry where as the pot noodle peas' first leaves were strong and rubbery. I think they need more watering and a little feeding.
Carrots are everywhere in my box, I was sure I didn't plant that many! But there they are, and they look like carrot shoots so I don't think they're weeds.
I rescued a tomato plant from the greenhouse (it was the last one in the sale at 50p) I don't even know which variety it is. I think they're Alicante. The lower stem and leaves of the plant are purple (though it is fading) I don't know whether this is a phosphorous deficiency or transplant shock, even though I transplanted it a week ago. It has had two feedings and the purple is fading so I can't really tell. All I can do is leave it be and continue to feed every 3-5 days (as it has already grown its first truss)
I finally got my pepper seeds to germinate! I have potted two seeds, one had already formed its first two leaves whilst in the airing cupboard, so they were yellow before potting in the sun yesterday, the second has no leaves but is a good rooter. I have some yellow bell pepper seeds germinating the airing cupboard so I should have three full fledged pepper bushes to bear fruit next year, I am hopeful but not optimistic that I'll get fruit this year.
Finally the pumpkin: I have to say one thing for the pumpkin seeds they are elegant. The way the seed itself turns into the first two leaves of the plant is fascinating to me (even if it spreads and rampages like a disease once it's grown)
Here’s hoping everything continues as it is and the peas become a little stronger. I really hope the tomato plant is okay; I'll be very disappointed if it died, but the upper leaves are strong and plentiful. I may be a little too attached to plants, I germinated 9 or so pepper seeds but only used two and got quite sad when I had to throw the rest in the garbage, secretly hoping they all sprout somehow and grow despite disposal.
I was right; my peas are like the Trojan army. Determinedly marching their way towards the sky, especially the pot noodle pea, which has a whole deep pot all to itself. The potted peas aren't so much Trojans, more like Trojan apprentices; a little weaker but with training and nurturing they will be true soldiers. Their first leaves are slightly dry where as the pot noodle peas' first leaves were strong and rubbery. I think they need more watering and a little feeding.
Carrots are everywhere in my box, I was sure I didn't plant that many! But there they are, and they look like carrot shoots so I don't think they're weeds.
I rescued a tomato plant from the greenhouse (it was the last one in the sale at 50p) I don't even know which variety it is. I think they're Alicante. The lower stem and leaves of the plant are purple (though it is fading) I don't know whether this is a phosphorous deficiency or transplant shock, even though I transplanted it a week ago. It has had two feedings and the purple is fading so I can't really tell. All I can do is leave it be and continue to feed every 3-5 days (as it has already grown its first truss)
I finally got my pepper seeds to germinate! I have potted two seeds, one had already formed its first two leaves whilst in the airing cupboard, so they were yellow before potting in the sun yesterday, the second has no leaves but is a good rooter. I have some yellow bell pepper seeds germinating the airing cupboard so I should have three full fledged pepper bushes to bear fruit next year, I am hopeful but not optimistic that I'll get fruit this year.
Finally the pumpkin: I have to say one thing for the pumpkin seeds they are elegant. The way the seed itself turns into the first two leaves of the plant is fascinating to me (even if it spreads and rampages like a disease once it's grown)
Here’s hoping everything continues as it is and the peas become a little stronger. I really hope the tomato plant is okay; I'll be very disappointed if it died, but the upper leaves are strong and plentiful. I may be a little too attached to plants, I germinated 9 or so pepper seeds but only used two and got quite sad when I had to throw the rest in the garbage, secretly hoping they all sprout somehow and grow despite disposal.
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