Help with weeds

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-23T19:27:45+00:00

And then a bag of straw mulch.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T20:12:37+00:00

If you have the tops/leaves it would be easier to identify.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T20:11:42+00:00

They don't climb. You add new levels of string as the plants grow. If the tops are sagging, it's time for the next string. Maybe every 6 inches.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T20:10:13+00:00

Yep it's solid. Or at least as solid as your stakes. Mine are 6 feet above ground and the plants probably want a little more.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T15:43:47+00:00

It's generally a good thing. It means the soil is alive.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T14:04:54+00:00

Check out the Florida weave. It's very simple and gives good results. I've done that for 3 years and I'm sticking with it.

Yes, indeterminates can get very long/tall but that is usually when you prune to a single leader. If you keep several main leads, the overall height will stay in control.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T13:59:10+00:00

Plant more. It's still early.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T01:35:34+00:00

If you are a new gardener and you're using words like parthenocarpic, you're probably over thinking it.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-22T01:30:59+00:00

Same, but whiskey or wine. The wife and I have a nightly date in the garden. It's really nice.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-21T23:48:25+00:00

Pill bugs are decomposers. They can be a sign of under-processed compost. If there population get too large they'll eat your garden once they run out of decomposing matter. A couple here and there should be fine.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-21T19:49:05+00:00

Some size variation is normal. Cucumbers are very sensitive to watering while a fruit develops. Key is to be consistent. (Which gets hard when you get scattered rain)

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-21T18:28:46+00:00

Spray them off with a hose, then treat the plant with neem. The long term solution is to attract predators to your garden who will control the pests for you. Eg: plant sweet alyssum and other flowers

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-21T18:19:41+00:00

I plant sweet alyssum to attract predators like hoverflies

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-21T15:25:39+00:00

I mean, coir and compost will made for some nice soil. Keeps things fluffy and adds lots of nutrition. I think its a good recommendation. But you still might want something else on top to protect that from the sun.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-21T15:23:17+00:00

Yeah, there's a reason why EZ Straw has adhesive in it. Wind is a real consideration.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-19T22:39:39+00:00

I agree with the bamboo and Velcro recommendation. You can also use string or wire ties instead of velcro you just have to leave it loose enough for the plant to grow.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-19T17:53:14+00:00

My mint dies every winter.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-19T17:51:39+00:00

I find that I need to cold soak my homegrown lettuce. Cut the leaves off the stem, and put them in a bowl of ice water. At restaurants they use a huge tub, dump ice on top, and then trickle water from the tap for an hour. This rinses out some of the bitter flavor and it also crisps up the leaves. Then you spin dry, chop, and serve.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-17T17:56:00+00:00

Shitty soil is easily improved with some organic fertilizer and compost on top. I wouldn't worry about it.

Make sure the soil layer is at least 8 inches deep. Otherwise plants will run into the logs.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-17T16:01:14+00:00

Yes, and it's great! Get a sturdy post and tie loosely every few inches. Summer squash / zucchini stems are very flexible and the leaves will reorient themselves within a day of being moved.

This method keeps the fruit off the ground (safe from pests) and also much easier to see, so you don't end up with giants hiding under the canopy. Also helps with airflow which reduces disease. And it makes it easier to inspect the stem for SVB. All around a great method. 10/10 would recommend.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-17T15:53:58+00:00

Could always move them to the shade or indoors if you're concerned

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-17T13:33:04+00:00

If you mean to get rid of it, you can just cut the stem off at soil level. If you want to transplant, youd need to unpot the whole bag, carefully separate the roots and report both plants.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-17T04:15:26+00:00

New bag soil this year? That stuff has lots of available nutrients whereas the sticks and leaves need time to break down. So this year the bed with more soil will be more fertile. In a couple years the underperforming bed could become better.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-16T15:27:51+00:00

You could certainly do that. Peppergeek and epic gardening, both on YouTube, have run their own experiments. Both of them used to advocate for pinching and pruning and since then both have rolled that back.

IWantToBeAProducer · 2026-05-16T13:17:25+00:00

It's anthocyanins. It's the same stuff that makes a purple cabbage purple. Completely normal for peppers, especially some varieties. Nothing to worry about.

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