Happy Spring! Enjoy the rain. We need
it.
However, How are your #cucumber & squash plants
doing?
If you planted plants this cold, wet weather will
be hard on them. If you have planted seeds they may rot in the cool soil. If
they get too unhappy there is still time to start over.
Here’s how to #plant from seed in the garden.
First, wait until it is warm enough for you soil to stay above
60 degrees. (Commonwealth Garden Shoppe has an easy to use soil thermometer
that will be very useful)
1. Dig in a cup or 2 of organic fertilizer into an area you
are going to plant.
2. Create a mound about 2’ across & 1’ high in that
area.
3. Push 3 seeds about 6 inches deep into the
middle.
4. Water thoroughly & deep.
5. This is the hardest, most important part.....DO NOT WATER AGAIN UNTIL YOU SEE LEAVES. 
Yes, you can start them in pots inside also. As stated above,
don’t keep the soil too wet.....
Squash, Melons & Cucumbers are very susceptible to soil
diseases if the soil is kept too wet.
O.K. if you are really in a hurry, put a Wall O’ Water around
your hill and this will keep the soil & plants very warm. Yup, you can get
a pack of 3 for $15.99 at Commonwealth. They are resuable for many
years.
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Sundays 10
– 4.
Granny Organic
Commonwealth Garden Shoppe
452 N. Main St., Canyonville, OR 97417
541-839-6067
