The second week has ended and all of the seed has germinated and the Square Metre Salad Plot is growing fast. Check out the initial
setup of the plot here.
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| End of week 2 |
It took until day 12 for all of the seed to germinate. The
Mini Carrots, Coriander and
Beetroot are the late comers for the plot and join the
Watercress, Rocket, Radish, and
English Spinach now all above ground.
What I did this week: I thinned out the Radish seed so that they are 4 cm apart. I also have removed the weakest Rocket plants so that I have only 3 plants in each spot. The plot received a weak dose of liquid fertiliser and everything is rearing to go.
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| Spinach Day 8 |
What needs to happen this week: More thinning! The Coriander will need to have excess removed so they are spaces at about 2 cm apart. In a couple of weeks I will remove every second one to thin it further. Carrots will be spaced at 2 cm apart also.
What to watch out for: Watering is the biggest issue at this stage. This week is meant to be a bit windy and the temperature is on the way up so keep the water up to the plot so that it does not become stressed.
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| Carrots emerged Day 12 |
So,how is your plot going?
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| Beetroot Day 9 |
Check out how to
set up a plot here.
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| Coriander Day 12 |
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