Tag Archives: Lettuce

My Sea of Green has Arrived

Posted on May 25, 2012 by itfarmer

Fierce Competition for Sunlight – Tomato Plants Things have been pretty busy on the farm, but there is one truth that is self evident: The shelves in the greenhouse are covered in a healthy green mass of plants yearning for … Continue reading →

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Timing is Everything

Posted on May 3, 2012 by itfarmer

With the help of my new planting cells, I’ve managed to plant more cool weather crops and in greater quantities than last year… and it really shows ! My plants this year are nearly three weeks ahead. The difference is pretty … Continue reading →

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Halloween; A Transition to Cool Crops

Posted on October 31, 2011 by itfarmer

As I observe more and more of the subtle hints of seasonal change, I’m starting to find dates on the calendar where changes become permanent transition points. Halloween has become my new marker on the calendar for the absolute end … Continue reading →

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Harvest After Dark

Posted on August 4, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been working on quite a number of things which seem to consume my daylight hours, so I didn’t get to look through the garden till after 10 PM. I have two very small LED lights which I use to … Continue reading →

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Back on Track

Posted on July 21, 2011 by itfarmer

The zucchini patch is doing much better these days. It seems the ground hog that I have yet to eliminate has decided to munch on only one of my zucchini patches, and leave the other alone. While I’m happy for … Continue reading →

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It’s Good to be a Gardener

Posted on July 1, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve tried in the past to grow a good selection of lettuce, and always regretted neglecting the plants. I’d usually end up spending my time tending tomato plants, weeding the cucumber patch, or pretending I was a fish in the … Continue reading →

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Puppy Patrol

Posted on June 16, 2011 by itfarmer

I’ve been contemplating the right time to have my first home grown salad, but I didn’t want to harvest the leaves before my lettuce and chard plants got a good start. They have been growing very well under the protective … Continue reading →

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Direct Seeded Plants & Rock Garden Status

Posted on June 3, 2011 by itfarmer

On Tuesday I started planting Tomatoes, so by Thursday I decided it was time to switch gears to direct seeded plants. I started with some Lettuce, then Purple Kohlrabi, two flavors of Mesclun then I finished up with some Green … Continue reading →

Posted in Basil, Chives, Goji Berries, Herbs, Kohlrabi, Lettuce, Mesclun, Parsley, Sage, Seeds | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Lettuce Re-Mix

Posted on May 25, 2011 by itfarmer

Last years lettuce was off to a great start, until the rest of the work of the season kicked in, and weeds grew over the plants to the point were they were all but smothered. This year, I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

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In The Greenhouse

Posted on May 4, 2011 by itfarmer

I could have planted all of the above lettuce and mesclun seeds directly in the ground provided the rain would stop, and give me a chance to work the soil. I’ll move these cups outside once the climate snaps back … Continue reading →

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