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from such tiny seeds…

January 20, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner 10 Comments

Kale and Beet Seeds

I am fascinated by these tiny seeds—kale (bottom) and beets (right). Life and goodness from such tiny seeds.

A couple of weeks ago John and I planted a few cool weather seeds in our community garden plot. Before planting, I took the time to soak the seeds overnight in liquid seaweed. This trick allows for better germination. Sorta like soaking beans overnight before you cook them. (I use Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed which I buy at Redenta’s Garden.)

Soak seeds in liquid seaweed for faster germination

We enhanced our soil and added cow manure before we did anything. Then we planted some of our seeds and saved a few for later. My plan is to succession plant so that my harvest will be staggered. I also set out onion slips.

planting onions

Now we wait.

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Comments

  1. Barbara Tate says

    January 20, 2014 at 7:39 am

    The farmer in you is coming out. Who knew? Looks like fun. I like your picture.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 20, 2014 at 8:21 am

      It was sooooo windy that day my hair is crazy.

      Reply
  2. Colene says

    January 20, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Exciting!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 20, 2014 at 8:21 am

      I agree! Thanks Colene.

      Reply
  3. Martha Orlando says

    January 20, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    Great idea to stagger the planting so everything comes up at different times. Here’s to a healthy crop!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 20, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thank you I need all the help I can get – LOL

      Reply
  4. Dorothy Johnson says

    January 20, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    You look right at home digging in your garden plot. The entire process is fascinating!

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 20, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      Thanks Dorothy:)

      Reply
  5. pat laster says

    January 21, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Multiply your spot by 100 large orange buckets and that’s the way my uncle does HIS gardening. Plus wire, etc. for muscadines. I remember planting early onions. And eating, pickling beets from our (married/family) garden in Bryant. Watch out for Jalapeno peppers, though. Don’t want to get the juice in your nose like I did once. Good girl. And Johnboy.

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      January 21, 2014 at 12:43 pm

      I always wears plastic gloves when I work with jalapeños. I’ve learned my lesson! Thanks Pat.

      Reply

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