2023 our new gardening adventure

[jjannie]

Today's ph was still at 6.5. So halfway thru the week and that is so much better than the previous stuff we were using so, it's a win. 

I did read on our cucamelon seed package that they like to germinate in soil that is 70-75 degrees. So at least for that one it might make a difference. It's one that has been slow to germinate so far anyway. 

Lettuces have really taken off so we're sure we will start harvesting it in less than 3 more weeks. 

Our basil has been pretty slow to grow from seeds - so I'm going to pick up some fresh basil tomorrow when grocery shopping from the produce section to see if I were to just root it in a jar then place it into the grow basket that it may be best way to get it started.

9 Mar - still at a 6.5 today.

Awesome, maybe you found the right balance with the new PH formula.

Sure hope so, I expect come Sunday, maintenance day, I will once again add more ph down, thinking if I can get it down to low side of the targeted range (5.5-6) it may stay within that range for the week. But this is encouraging that's for sure. 

Picked up some fresh basil today so once it gets some roots on it, I will likely just replace the slow to grow seed version.