joebuck
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I'm posting this so I don't forget some of the details as the months go on. I welcome posts in my GJ because I want to try to avoid failure w/ these plants!
Got a whole bunch of seeds from a tasty bag - almost 100% germination. The only fatalities I had were if I knocked off baby leaves (1) and when one plant got all tangled in it's seed casing and shriveled up dead before I could help it.
Got about 11 plants that are in various stages at this point. I got an Earthbox w/ the intention of using it for tomatos but thought that given our high heat here, a pot w/ constant water (without investing in hydro) might be cool for my babies. I picked out 4 to put in there (the Earthbox instructions said 4 plants would be the "right" number for semi large veggies, so I went w/ that). The rest are going in or have gone into pots.
These were sprouted around 3/17 - 3/22
One of them was pretty deformed.
Here it is next to it's sister (hopefully they are both girls!).
About 4 days ago (so Monday), I started to see telltale signs on the most mature one...but still not sure if it's a female.
As I said, they are all in a greenhouse, so I'm dependant on the sun's natural hours. I'd have to bring them in and create a grow closet to have more light control. I do have other plants in the greenhouse too - veggies and fruit.
Here's a funny little freak plant I have - this photo is from the beginning of this week.
But the little freak seems to be doing well - I'm just gonna keep growing it! This is a photo from moments ago:
Got a whole bunch of seeds from a tasty bag - almost 100% germination. The only fatalities I had were if I knocked off baby leaves (1) and when one plant got all tangled in it's seed casing and shriveled up dead before I could help it.
Got about 11 plants that are in various stages at this point. I got an Earthbox w/ the intention of using it for tomatos but thought that given our high heat here, a pot w/ constant water (without investing in hydro) might be cool for my babies. I picked out 4 to put in there (the Earthbox instructions said 4 plants would be the "right" number for semi large veggies, so I went w/ that). The rest are going in or have gone into pots.
These were sprouted around 3/17 - 3/22
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One of them was pretty deformed.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx124%2Ffleckthedog%2FIMG_1171.jpg&hash=3b4b513444c993460328cd2223c76b3c)
Here it is next to it's sister (hopefully they are both girls!).
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About 4 days ago (so Monday), I started to see telltale signs on the most mature one...but still not sure if it's a female.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx124%2Ffleckthedog%2FIMG_1207.jpg&hash=1ae4c2783d3f6caceccc78f88df82baf)
As I said, they are all in a greenhouse, so I'm dependant on the sun's natural hours. I'd have to bring them in and create a grow closet to have more light control. I do have other plants in the greenhouse too - veggies and fruit.
Here's a funny little freak plant I have - this photo is from the beginning of this week.
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx124%2Ffleckthedog%2FIMG_1212.jpg&hash=05e0e2b19c0e573c08f9e4e8d65cb1ff)
But the little freak seems to be doing well - I'm just gonna keep growing it! This is a photo from moments ago:
![](/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fi181.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fx124%2Ffleckthedog%2FIMG_1223.jpg&hash=80b7614891a4a1a951d71319a9dd339e)