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Post by Sher on Jan 30, 2021 12:16:32 GMT -5
I thought I had a thread going on my Aerogarden Swiss Chard. Apparently not.
Anyway, it's on its way. I am having better germination with this batch than I have in the past. I soaked the seeds for about 36 hours before planting.
I don't remember the seed vendor. Probably Baker Creek.
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Post by Shawn on Jan 30, 2021 12:24:38 GMT -5
Can I see some coloring in the stems?
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Post by Sher on Jan 30, 2021 13:31:00 GMT -5
Can I see some coloring in the stems?
Yes. Aren't they cute?  |
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Post by Shawn on Jan 30, 2021 13:40:03 GMT -5
Yes they are
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Post by Sher on Feb 2, 2021 12:35:19 GMT -5
Three of the pods did not germinate. So I took the extras from other pods and transplanted them into the empty pods.
Some are too large to put the covers on, so I hope they make it.
I still have one pod with 2 plants in it in case I need to use it for a replacement.
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Post by Sher on Feb 5, 2021 16:29:25 GMT -5
All of the pods are finally growing now!
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Post by Shawn on Feb 5, 2021 17:29:02 GMT -5
I love seeing the colors in the stems
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Post by Sher on Feb 5, 2021 17:55:55 GMT -5
I love seeing the colors in the stems
And in the roots, too. It looks so weird!
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Post by Shawn on Feb 5, 2021 18:25:08 GMT -5
I never thought of the root. Cool
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Post by Sher on Feb 5, 2021 19:27:45 GMT -5
I never thought of the root. Cool
I'll take pictures for you when they get bigger.
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Post by Sher on Feb 11, 2021 12:40:32 GMT -5
I love Swiss Chard. It is so much fun to watch develop!
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Post by Shawn on Feb 11, 2021 12:45:46 GMT -5
I enjoy watching the colors
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Post by Sher on Feb 19, 2021 19:46:04 GMT -5
So far, the grow tent, the AG chard and purslane have escaped being destroyed by my bug infestation.
Here's a picture of the chard's progress -- generously dusted with diatomaceous earth.
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Post by Sher on Feb 23, 2021 18:29:05 GMT -5
These colors!
I didn't get any bright yellow in this batch, but the burgandy and flaming orange make up for it!
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Post by Shawn on Feb 23, 2021 19:40:57 GMT -5
They ARE bright!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2021 20:03:39 GMT -5
Looks tasty!
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Post by Sher on Feb 24, 2021 1:01:57 GMT -5
If I grew as much as Ron and I like to eat, it would be growing in every room! Fortunately spring is coming and I can grow more outdoors.  |
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Post by Sher on Mar 4, 2021 17:14:24 GMT -5
Apparently, the Swiss Chard is going to stay spindly in the Aerogarden. I will harvest some leaves and see what happens.
It is worth growing for the bright, happy colors.
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Post by Shawn on Mar 5, 2021 7:41:48 GMT -5
These are very vibrant!
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Post by Sher on Mar 11, 2021 9:41:58 GMT -5
I am beginning to think that my Swiss chard is prettier than most of my houseplants!
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