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Post by littleminnie on Feb 16, 2012 19:13:15 GMT -5
I was starting some shallots today and had an urge to start more seeds. I am wondering how much I could push the starting of brassicas (broc, caul, cab). I know I will be able to plant in very early April this year. So how big can brassica seedlings be when planted? Has anyone started them too early? Normally I start them in early March and plant out around mid April 4-6 weeks ahead. What about 8-10 weeks ahead?
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Post by darwinslair on Feb 16, 2012 22:59:42 GMT -5
Heck Minnie, I bet you could get them to germinate outside NOW if you put a plastic grow tunnel over the ground. Silly weather. Has me twitchy.
Tom
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Post by 12540dumont on Feb 16, 2012 23:46:09 GMT -5
I'm harvesting! Weeks too early. These were for the March CSA teaser basket. I'm going to have to replant. Bugger. Minnie, my cousins all say it feels like Early Spring in MN. Attachments:
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Post by littleminnie on Feb 18, 2012 14:26:51 GMT -5
Yeah it is gorgeous right now. I was going to get compost this week but my truck needs some repair. How odd to haul compost in February! We are supposed to get 2" of snow Monday - we'll see.
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Post by richardw on Feb 19, 2012 13:33:06 GMT -5
I know where i am if i start to early when the weather is at its most changeable that brassicas will often bolt to seed instead
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Post by 12540dumont on Feb 20, 2012 18:25:23 GMT -5
Today's basket: Greens, Greens, more greens, asparagus, broc, cauli, tangerines and eggs. None of this is supposed to be ready until March! The chickens are laying like crazy. One old biddy decided to start sitting. Attachments:
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Post by 12540dumont on Feb 20, 2012 18:26:29 GMT -5
This Vivid Choy from Wild Seed, was a very mild mustard. Attachments:
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Post by littleminnie on Feb 23, 2012 13:09:16 GMT -5
I started one tray broccoli and one tray cabbage and cauliflower today.
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