The Garden 3-22-8

This is the garden.

The soybean plants climb the six strands of twine.
Tobacco plants line the perimeter.
An orange tree at the corner.
Random veggies and such.
Happiness.

The little garden has come a long way in a few months. What took a small amount of counter space now takes most of the floor.

A grander project is coming soon. Time for an upgrade.

Miscellaneous Plants 3-22-8

So, I'm not 100% on this but fairly confident that this little fella here is American Ginseng. I had no idea when to expect these to germinate and it appears that it has.

In theory, the American Ginseng plant will just have to be kept alive for a few years to provide a beneficial root.





The experimental Cucumber plant seems quite happy to grow. There has been a fairly significant expansion of the first set of leaves in the last week and imagine the same from the newly forming ones.

Luckily, spring is just around the corner as this one will have to be moved outside.





And, we have the leaning tower of Stevia. I think restarting more space, a bit less light, and dry medium it could be a great plant.

Lesson number, stopped counting, Stevia - light shade, low moisture

Pepper Plants 3-22-8

The pepper plants have responded the best so far to the hydroponics I believe. Within a very short time they acclimated and have just filled out great.

The Chocolate Habanero pepper continues to grow thick full leaves. The plant, unlike the Orange Habanero has not grown many leaf nodes, but has focused on denser growth.



The Orange Habanero pepper plant has grown much taller and a significant number of intermediate nodes. This far surpasses any pepper plants I have grown previously.







I am looking forward to the Tabasco pepper plants reaching a vegetative growth phase and catching up to the Habanero plants. I have little doubt that the Tabasco peppers will grow very well under these conditions.

Tobacco Plants 3-22-8

The Burley tobacco is beginning to catch up a bit and should prove to be a formidable plant. The next series of these, if applicable, should be allowed more room for growth.

Burley tobacco is, as I understand it, a very common commercial plant so I imagine that given the necessary conditions this plant could grow quite large.





Growing much fuller, the Kentucky Hybrid tobacco plant provides a yield expected from a commercial crop. There is still very little stalk growth.

The leaves of the Kentucky hybrid plant are quite large and yellow quickly.





At long last there are great big blossoms on the top of the Tennessee Redleaf tobacco plant. Cheers to a fun growth cycle.

I do look forward to trying the Tennessee Redleaf. I am impressed with the speed and size of this plant's growth.

The flowers are actually quite colorful at the tips. This is a plant that certainly wants to seed.




The Walkers Broadleaf tobacco has begun to yellow around the base and I expect any flower buds to begin forming shortly. This plant will not grow as tall as the Redleaf.

The next series of this plant will also be provided with larger accommodations.

Cucumber, Stevia, Soybeans 3-15-8

The soybean plants are acclimating to their new home and all seem to have survived the transition.

There has not been significant growth but there is an increase of activity at the leaf nodes.







This stevia plant is growing fairly well, but a bit unsteady. It's partner, however, does not look well at all. This one has been in less intense light longer than the other.

So, it seems that the light was just a bit unbearable for Stevia.







Leaves continue to open on the experimental cucumber plant growing yet another node.

Pepper Plant Pictures 3-15-8

The Chocolate Habanero pepper plant is gorgeous. The leaves are thick and wide. I have no idea what to expect from future growth, I can only say that I expect great things and hopefully, some fantastic chocolate habanero peppers.








The Orange Habanero pepper is also growing quite well, however there are significant differences in growth style. the leaves are much thinner and narrowed than the chocolates. Also, there are dense clusters of leaves forming along the stalk in much greater number than the chocolate habaneros.

The two habanero plant varieties will be very interesting to compare throughout the growth cycle.



Trailing behind the other two, but planted a bit later, is the Tabasco pepper plant. This plants seems healthy. Looking forward to some nice juicy peppers.

Tobacco Plant Pictures 3-15-8

The image to the right is Burley tobacco which has really just begun to thicken. It has lagged behind all other varieties that were planted at the same time.

Although, this variety does promise a strong yield and may prove to be a pleasant smoke so who knows.





The Kentucky Hybrid tobacco is growing fairly well and has begun to yellow at the lower leaves. As a note, Kentucky tobacco as well as the other tobacco varieties really need much more room for roots.

They will mature in small containers, but this is about as small as would be desirable.





Oh the Tennessee Redleaf tobacco has begun to flower nicely. These have not opened yet, however, a bit of color has begun to show at the tips.

The Tennessee Redleaf has been a great plant and hopefully proves to be an enjoyable smoke.




Finally, the Midewivan Sacred plant has flowered and begun filling a pod with seeds. This plant has been an excellent specimen to grow. There is rapid beginning growth followed by slower vertical growth enabling leaves and flowers to thicken and weight the stalk.

I thoroughly enjoy growing Midewivan Sacred tobacco and intend on growing it more in the future.





The Walkers Broadleaf tobacco plant is beginning to mature with a yellowing of the bottom leaves and denser clusters of leaves forming close to the stalk tip signaling preparation for flower growth.