Today we planted all the rest of our seeds for this year.
In the new "pumpkin patch" we have:
Butternut Squash - 7-10 days to germination, 85 days to harvest.
Zucchini - 10-14 days to germination, 57 days to harvest.
Acorn Squash - 10-14 days to germination, 57 days to harvest.
Amish Pie Pumpkins - 7-10 days to germination, 90-105 days to harvest.
Big Max Pumpkins - 7-10 days to germination, 120 days to harvest.
Sweet Sugar Pie Pumpkins - 7-14 days to germination, 100 days to harvest.
Glowing White Jack-O-Lantern - 7-14 days to germination, 95 days to harvest.
We started two garden experiments today as well. The first is Hazel's "teepee". This consists of bamboo poles tied together in a teepee shape. Kentucky Blue pole beans (60 days to harvest) are planted at the base of each pole.
The second experiment is call the three sisters. We planted corn on a large mound. After the corn sprouts, pole beans will be planted to climb the corn stalks. Finally, squash is planted to occupy the space at the base of the corn plants. Stage 1 - Sweet Corn (7-10 days to germination, 82 days to harvest) complete!
In the main garden we planted:
Sugar Daddy Peas - 7-14 days to germination, 65 days to harvest
Watermelon - Who knows???.lost seed packet!
Cucumber - See Above
Eggplant - Still Missing...
Goldenwax Green beans 7-14 days to germination, 50 days to harvest
Provider Green beans 7-14 days to germination,55 days to harvest
How did we get so much done with a crazy toddler running around?? Water + Bucket = hours of entertainment!!
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