Today when I checked on the tomato plants on the porch, I noticed that they seemed to be a little unhappy. I consulted with the master gardener and decided that it was time to plant them in the ground at plot #10. Considering the weather forecast for the next few days it was determined that the tomato plants that we started from seed on April 4th should go into the ground tonight.
So I put on some clothes that I wouldn't mind getting a little dirty and headed over with the 17tomato plants. Woah. That's a lot of tomato plants for the plot that we have. I'm not sure what we'll do if they all take off!
As I got there it started to mist and as I continued to work the mist came down with more force but never really became a full out drizzle. It was a pleasant and peaceful trip to the garden and now the tomatoes are in the plot. Tera is in charge of figuring out what kind of trellis/tomato cage we'll use as they get bigger.
I think I've identified them properly below. There are 6 supersweet plants, 5 Early girl hybrid plants, and 6 Big Mama plants in plot #10. Pictures below.
Supersweet (6)
Early Girl Hybrid (5)
Big Mama (6)
Although the weather was a bit moist I stuck around the plot to mix up the soil a bit and remove the small weeds that think they stand a chance at surviving in our plot. (ha! not a chance weeds!)
Pictured below. Tomatillos, Sunflower (the strong one in the front), Swiss Chard and Spinach)
Swiss Chard and Spinach.
So... there's dirt on the leaves. That's from me moving the soil around... at least I know where that dirt came from! It's so frustrating when you go to the store and get vegetables with a bunch of dirt on them and have no idea what that dirt contains!
Hot Peppers (?) Not sure if these are the hot peppers or not. They are in the space where we planted the seeds, but it is probably too early to tell.
Sunflowers in the back of plot #10
Squash. Wet/Dirty knees. (Note to self: Dear Self, Please do what is necessary to remember the kneeler that your roommates gave to you for your birthday so you don't have to get your pants dirty.)
IKEA plants.
I didn't forget to give the update on the IKEA pots.
The basil and chives are doing well!
This morning as I was rushing to get out the door, as I do most mornings, I found Belmondo engaged in sneaking a bite of the chives! He was pulling them up and eating them!
The weather is turning nice for the end of the week. Not sure what my plans will be in an effort to celebrate a special someone's birthday... but I'll keep the blog updated as much as I can!
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