Radishes and Lettuce 9/2

[MaryL]

Last night I planted 4 kinds of radishes and some lettuce in an EarthBox.  I’m really excited about the radishes because I’ve never grown them before, and because they’re supposed to be really fast!  They'll be a nice addition to the lettuce for salads.

The lettuce seed is Jericho, because it’s still quite warm here (and will be through November), and the radishes are, from left to right (for future reference in the EB):


SPARKLER (Park)








BEAUTY BLEND (Park)







ROYALE (Johnny’s)







ROVER (Johnny’s)

[Rialle]

Following! I’d love to see how this turns out. 

[MaryL]

I’d really like to go out with a flashlight right now and see if they have any sign of life, because they’re sposta be so fast, but alas, too lazy and comfy in bed with a good show on.

[Shawn]

I grew radishes last year in the EB.  I think they were Cherry Belles.  I never used an EB before that so I have no clue if I did it correctly or not.  I did get Radishes but not like they were supposed to.  Hence the reason I do not think I did them right and I know I did not care for them like I should have.  So I am following this as well!

[MaryL]

I hope it’s not a bust, but we’ll see.

[Shawn]

Sept 4, 2018 6:13:30 GMT -5 MaryL said:

I hope it’s not a bust, but we’ll see.

First of all you have way better luck then I do with outdoor planting... especially veggies.  I think you will do well!

[MaryL]

I have radish seedlings! No lettuce yet but I do have radishes. Hopefully they’ll grow properly.

[Rialle]

Yay sprouts! I’m sure the lettuce will come along. 

[MaryL]

Thanks, Rialle. Once they all make their appearances, I will attempt to make proper cut-outs and tape the plastic cover back together for the weeds, dehydration, etc.

[Shawn]

This is excellent Mary.  Radishes...  Nice!

Lettuce is not far behind I bet.

[MaryL]

Last night I checked on my radishes and they’re doing well. I taped up the plastic cover, taking care to steer clear of the teeniest ones on the ends.  

No no sign from the lettuce though, so I planted more seeds.  This time I sprinkled them and only lightly covered them with potting mix.

[Shawn]

Good tape job Mary    And even better, nice start to your radishes!

one can't but appreciate those stands for the EB! I find it fantastic for those bush beans!

Your radishes are making me want to plant some.But my little furry friend would dig them up even tough they wouldn't eat them..just for the sake of digging.

[MaryL]

Sept 12, 2018 8:30:26 GMT -5 @cornne said:

one can't but appreciate those stands for the EB! I find it fantastic for those bush beans!

I couldn’t agree more. I was at first upset about the price, but they are so, so worth it. Sturdy too. They make me never want to plant tall things, requiring the EB to be on the ground, again. 

For those low, back breaking (for me) boxes, I bought a little chair on wheels from Ikea for about $25.  It’s a lifesaver.  I’ll see if I can find it.  It also has holes in the seat so if it gets hit by sprinklers, the water just drains.  Though it’s not a garden chair by any means. In fact I believe it’s a child’s desk chair.😂

[Shawn]

HOPEFULLY by Spring I should be able to  do a lot more.  I may look into a stand and break my EB out.  I was never able to use it this year.

[MaryL]

This is the chair I use around the EarthBoxes.

www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20210894/

[Shawn]

I like that chair.

[MaryL]

Sept 13, 2018 17:17:57 GMT -5 Shawn said:

I like that chair.

Me too, and it’s remarkably comfortable for my back. IKEA had an entire line of demo chairs to get on and roll around. This was the most comfortable for me.  Frankly I’d love it in my office instead of the fancy expensive one they gave me. And this is only $25!!!

[Shawn]

The nearest Ikea is far away from me.  And they get so crowded.

[MaryL]

Sept 15, 2018 3:14:05 GMT -5 Shawn said:

And they get so crowded.

Especially on the weekend. I once accompanied my friend to help her because she was on crutches and couldn’t manage her basket. Worst.Saturday.Ever.