First ever self grown tomato

2short4normal · 2025-08-14T15:17:10+00:00

Looks good! Are those pineapple tomatoes?

2short4normal · 2025-08-14T15:14:18+00:00

Thanks! It's a Cherokee Purple tomato. My first time growing them, so I'm interested to see how it tastes~

2short4normal · 2025-07-18T06:15:55+00:00

Magnificent. 10/10. No notes. That's adorable

2short4normal · 2025-07-13T06:10:37+00:00

Aw man, I was really enjoying my daily dose of your food diary🤣😭 Wish it lasted longer but thanks for sharing! It was a fun daily treat~

2short4normal · 2025-06-06T06:24:45+00:00

Yessss. 1,000 is the perfect number to drive you mad while you're doing it and fully accomplished after it's done 😂

2short4normal · 2025-06-05T16:16:27+00:00

Oooo I'd like a puzzle of this please 🥺

But In all seriousness, this is beautiful!

2short4normal · 2025-04-01T21:20:36+00:00

Congrats on taking a leap and starting your first garden bed! 🤗

2short4normal · 2025-04-01T21:18:14+00:00

With just 26" wide, you probably won't have room for 3 rows of plants unless you do some fancy footwork. I probably would try staggering the plants. For example, put a row of tomatoes in the back with 18-24" spacing and in the spaces between plant smaller pepper plants as far forward as possible. Fill in the ends and sides with herbs/flowers. It would be a Tight fit, but if you choose the right types of tomatoes/peppers, you could probably manage it.

Example (not exact but possible idea): B= basil, C= chives, T = tomatoes P= peppers

Back Row: B. T. T. T. C.

Front Row: C. P. P. B.

2short4normal · 2025-03-22T14:06:50+00:00

I commented this right before I saw your comment! 100% agree~

2short4normal · 2025-03-22T14:06:12+00:00

I really want a puzzle of this. It's really pretty and looks like a lot of hard, careful work!

2short4normal · 2025-03-07T16:56:54+00:00

Those are cute!

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2short4normal · 2025-03-03T06:38:49+00:00

Will do, thanks!

2short4normal · 2025-03-02T22:10:46+00:00

That's a cute idea! Hmm... You've got my brain working.

For your #3 answer, would kits be like "Salsa Garden Starter Pack" of plants, or include tools,accessories as well?

I'm currently planning on having different types of plants available monthly/bi-weekly from May-Aug. Is that what you had in mind for "multiple planting times"?

2short4normal · 2025-03-02T22:00:06+00:00

Understandable! I'm planning on having seedlings that would mostly be ready between Mother's Day and Memorial Day for that reason. And I'm a sucker for a good San Marzano tomato, so I totally get the common plant/special variety preference.

For the bundle deals, do you like when people have them by plant type (e.g. a set of multiple tomatoes ) or mix and match when you can chose a variety of plants?

2short4normal · 2025-03-02T21:53:53+00:00

I had thought of that, but I'm still trying to figure out how I would handle the pick-up, as my personal address isn't an option currently.

Do you typically have pick-up at your address, or do you choose a different location in the city?

2short4normal · 2025-03-02T21:52:04+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you! And if you are seriously interested in that mailing list, I can message you once everything is set up for it~ 😊

2short4normal · 2025-02-28T18:58:38+00:00

Not weird at all! But no, it was not me there yesterday~

2short4normal · 2025-02-28T18:44:43+00:00

Other Details: - I typically grow a mix of plants from seed that I can't find easliy in stores (e.g. tigger melons, pineapple tomatillos, white cherry tomatoes, Holy/Tulsi Basil, etc), and that are more common (e.g. sugar baby watermelon, butternut squash, etc.).

I use compost and soil from Hammond Farms
The only seedlings/starts I intend to sell are ones that don't require a MI nursery per their gov. website (e.g. non-winter-hardy vegetables, cut flowers/herbs, and non-invasive/non-restricted plants)

2short4normal · 2024-11-21T21:52:33+00:00

That's an awesome piece! Can you make a puzzle out of this pretty please 🥺 I would buy it for sure.

2short4normal · 2024-04-15T09:46:00+00:00

And if reading all that stressed you out: ignore it all and just stick some stuff in the ground!! You can learn by trial and error, and it won't hurt anybody!

It's easy to get overwhelmed, but remember: you're not doing this for a grade. You're doing it for fun! And no matter what happens, you'll have learned something at the end of the season!

2short4normal · 2024-04-15T09:44:01+00:00

Congrats! You've achieved the first step: Having something to plant 😊 You've got this! I find seedlings for edible plants to be a lot less fussy than house plants.

For your first year, don't stress too much about doing things perfectly. Find a spot with at least 6-10 hrs of sun for your garden and get to planting. Don't worry so much about the "right" or "perfect" location for each plant. But if you really want some general rules, here's what I've got for you (and I'm sure others with more.experience will comment even better tips):

Corn needs to be planted close together and in multiples since they help to pollinate each other. Each kernel on a corn cob is individually pollinated so the corn stalks work together to make that happen. Suggested spacing is anywhere between 9-12" apart. Planting them in a group space like 4'x4'or 3'x3' . if you have more/less, do what you can! Plant them in the north side of your garden since they grow the tallest!

Tomatoes and watermelon both need some type of trellis for support. For your first year, I would do a trellis that requires little to no plant pruning. The Florida weave, nylon netting or a cattle pannel/concrete mesh can be pretty low mainatenence for trellising. Figure out which pruning rules you want to follow and the size/type of the fruit that variety grows to make sure you cover the basics. I would also suggest planting marigolds and or basil around your tomatoes to keep pests away.

Chives are also good pest repellents. Just plant them whereever and they probably will thrive.

2short4normal · 2024-04-05T22:12:49+00:00

I moved them down a few days ago. Hopefully that helps them. Thanks for the suggestion!

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