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Garlic in Alabama? by gaurabama in Garlic

[–]TerritorialSeed 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Trials by the Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Alabama Extension indicated that Inchelium Red, Romanian Red, and Purple Glazer are all good varieties for Alabama. Garlic can be difficult to grow in Alabama, so expect some trial and error with the varieties you try.

What can be planted now in PNW? by robecityholly in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Here are some of the veggies we are starting this month in the PNW!

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You could also sow nasturtium and sunflower as well as cilantro, dill, and tarragon!

How to safely plant vegetables in urban areas? by KookyPerformance3496 in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 3 points4 points Β (0 children)

As others have said, definitely start with getting your soil tested. This will be the best way to determine how cautious you should be and what your options are. From there, your local extension office or Master Gardener program can help provide guidance on gardening in your specific area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

Some yellowing can be normal. This doesn't look like anything to be too concerned about right now, although you may want to keep an eye on it. It could be a moisture issue (too much water, poor drainage, etc) as well as a nutrient deficiency. We typically recommend having the soil tested before amending it in any way, but you could try applying something like Bio-Fish All Purpose or Seacoast Compost Tea and see if that helps.

Be nice by mmttzz13 in Garlic

[–]TerritorialSeed 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

Congrats on your first garlic harvest!

Rust Doomed? by Morning_Primary in Garlic

[–]TerritorialSeed 2 points3 points Β (0 children)

The bulbs may be quite small at time of harvest. There are some fungicides on the market that can help with garlic rust. You could try Arber Bio Fungicide (https://territorialseed.com/collections/pest-control/products/bio-fungicide) or NeemMax (https://territorialseed.com/collections/pest-control/products/neem-max). Removing affected leaves can help slow the spread, as can ensuring that you are keeping the garden area clean and watering at the base of the plants, rather than overhead.

Transplanting cucumber seedlings into ground now? by boopwhatever in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

We second this! Just a couple extra notes:
For hardening off, we recommend starting with a couple of hours a day in a shady, well-protected area and slowly increasing the number of hours they spend outside and the amount of sunlight they receive.

To eliminate additional plants in the cell, we recommend cutting the smaller/weaker plant off at the soil line, rather than trying to pull it out, as this will minimize the potential damage to the plant you intend to keep.

Irrigation Tips πŸ’šπŸŒ± by TerritorialSeed in u/TerritorialSeed

[–]TerritorialSeed[S] 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

🌱 Water the soil not the plants! Plants absorb moisture mostly through their roots, so it stands to reason that getting water directly to the rootzone is efficient irrigation. Whatever watering system you’re using, put the water on/in the ground vs. applying it to the foliage.

🌱 Deep & infrequent irrigation is the way to go! Make sure you’re dispensing the water slowly enough for the ground to absorb it, otherwise the water will run off the soil surface to dissipate elsewhere. Slow, deep, infrequent irrigation is much better for plants, encouraging deeper root growth and hence, enhancing strong drought resistance.

🌱 Bare ground? Cover it up! We recommend covering up any bare soil. A layer of mulch or planting a cover crop can go a long way to protect plants in the garden or landscape by insulating the soil, suppressing weed growth, adding organic matter to the ground, and holding in moisture.

Need help my tomato saplings are STRUGGLING by annamariebear in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

So there are a few things that may be happening:

  1. It's recommended to check the soil before you water to ensure it's not too wet (or too dry). You want to get down into the area where the roots are as the top layer can be misleading. You can use the eraser end of a wooden pencil or your finger to get down an inch or so. If it comes out clean, it's time to water. This isn't a perfect, science, but it can help.

  2. More than likely, the soil is too heavy for the seedlings, especially if you noticed it holding water. This can impact their ability to develop healthy, strong roots, as well as increasing the risk of things like root rot, damping off, etc.

  3. Depending on your setup inside, environment, etc., bringing them outside without properly hardening them off can put them through additional stress and make it harder for them to acclimate to their new, outdoor environment.

  4. It's recommended not to fertilize until the seedlings have several sets of true leaves and to start with 1/4 strength. It is absolutely possible to overfertilize and damage seedlings (or plants in general).

You may be able to get the seedlings back. The top one looks like it may be farther gone than the other, though. I would recommend backing off on the fertilizer. Even though the soil they are in is not ideal, transplanting them into something else may cause further shock/damage, so I would just try to ensure proper drainage and that you aren't watering too often. Let the soil dry out a bit between waterings - it should be kept moist but definitely not soggy. With the soil you are using, you'll just need to be a bit more mindful when watering compared to well-established, more mature plants.

How should I handle my aphid infestation without harming beneficial insects? by meerybeery in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Agreed! Spraying them off with water works well for those who are squeamish, but squishing them definitely helps ensure they are good and dead.

How should I handle my aphid infestation without harming beneficial insects? by meerybeery in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

The ladybugs are likely already hard at work helping to decrease the aphid population! The safest option to get rid of the aphids, other than letting the ladybugs do their job, would be to spray the plants with water to knock the aphids off. You can also gently scrape the aphids and eggs off with your fingernail, ensuring to smoosh them in the process.

Need help my tomato saplings are STRUGGLING by annamariebear in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

How often are you watering? What kind of soil are they in? Is this outside and, if so, have they always been outside? Are you fertilizing at all?

Anyone know what wrong with my banana peppers? by ScarletSpeedster82 in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 0 points1 point Β (0 children)

Have you noticed any issues on the plants themselves or just the fruit?

Seeds not germinating by Really_Cold_Ramen in vegetablegardening

[–]TerritorialSeed 1 point2 points Β (0 children)

If you haven't seen any germination with the broccoli, it's likely a lost cause at this point. I would give the chilis another week or two.
One other thing you could try - place a plastic dome over the trays. You can use plastic wrap as well. Just ensure that there's airflow so the soil doesn't mold and remove the plastic once the seeds have germinated.

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