GARDEN TIPS
Some tips and tricks to turn the blackest of fingers, into the greenest of pinkies.
Growing edible plants do take a little more effort than growing ornamental plants; you have to make sure they’re cared for well enough to make sure you get a good harvest at the end of the day. It may be a little confuddling at first, but trust us – it’s worth it!
CHEAT SHEETS
Everybody gets to cook with fresh ingredients -- and edible flowers -- in the Intensive Garden Program (IGP) at Farallone View Elementary School.
We're learning how to cook tasty healthy snacks, and all about the different plant parts that make up our food. Stems, leaves, stalks, shoots, flowers... delicious!
#thehealprojectusa #intensivegardenprogram #eatsshootsandleaves #eatsshootsandlearns #faralloneviewelementaryschool #CUSD #coastside #coastsidebuzz #halfmoonbay #sanmateocountyschoolfarm
Everybody gets to cook with fresh ingredients -- and edible flowers -- in the Intensive Garden Program (IGP) at Farallone View Elementary School.
We're learning how to cook tasty healthy snacks, and all about the different plant parts that make up our food. Stems, leaves, stalks, shoots, flowers... delicious!
#thehealprojectusa #intensivegardenprogram #eatsshootsandleaves #eatsshootsandlearns #faralloneviewelementaryschool #CUSD #coastside #coastsidebuzz #halfmoonbay #sanmateocountyschoolfarm
Starting plants that are propagated via seeds is kind of like starting a little nursery for baby plants. Choose good seeds (that are not expired!), keep them moist, tucked in, and they should do fine. And if they don't germinate in two weeks, try again with a different batch of seeds as they may have lost their viability.
Have you had any issues with sowing your seeds recently? Share them in the comments below π±
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Starting plants that are propagated via seeds is kind of like starting a little nursery for baby plants. Choose good seeds (that are not expired!), keep them moist, tucked in, and they should do fine. And if they don't germinate in two weeks, try again with a different batch of seeds as they may have lost their viability.
Have you had any issues with sowing your seeds recently? Share them in the comments below π±
#eatsshootsandlearns #eatsshootsandroots #seeds #urbanfarming #propagation #growing
When choosing to grow your plants via seeds, select good seed stock from the beginning. Seeds don't last forever, they expire after a while! Give them a good start in life - germinate them in good soil media, keep them moist, never let them dry out; and transplant them out when they are big enough for the big bad world.
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When choosing to grow your plants via seeds, select good seed stock from the beginning. Seeds don't last forever, they expire after a while! Give them a good start in life - germinate them in good soil media, keep them moist, never let them dry out; and transplant them out when they are big enough for the big bad world.
#eatsshootsandlearns #eatsshootsandroots #seeds #lifelessons #plantcare #plantcaretips
The second phase of propagating basils via cuttings comes 1-2 weeks after rooting it in water. Out of all your cuttings, some may root, some may rot. Some tricks out there to speed up the rooting process involves either dabbing with some rooting hormone powder, or even honey. What have you tried before and how did it turn out?
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The second phase of propagating basils via cuttings comes 1-2 weeks after rooting it in water. Out of all your cuttings, some may root, some may rot. Some tricks out there to speed up the rooting process involves either dabbing with some rooting hormone powder, or even honey. What have you tried before and how did it turn out?
#cuttings #stemcuttings #basils #eatsshootsandlearns
Grow all sorts of basils using this method π± Just make sure to choose a nice solid stem from a nice healthy seedling / plant. Try it out with Thai Basil, Holy Basil, Italian Basil, Globe Basil... what other basils are out there?
(π¬ππ₯¬ Featured Green Fingers: Zhi Yun)
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Grow all sorts of basils using this method π± Just make sure to choose a nice solid stem from a nice healthy seedling / plant. Try it out with Thai Basil, Holy Basil, Italian Basil, Globe Basil... what other basils are out there?
(π¬ππ₯¬ Featured Green Fingers: Zhi Yun)
#basil #lemonbasil #eatsshootsandroots #eatsshootsandlearns #stemcuttings #plantpropagation #urbangardening #ediblegardening
A lot of plants can be propagated by just slicing their stems off and inserting them into a new pot of soil. Sounds a bit macabre but it's such an amazing feat as you don't have to wait around for them to produce seeds. What have you propagated from cuttings lately?
#stemcuttings #propagation #plantpropagation #eatsshootsandlearns
A lot of plants can be propagated by just slicing their stems off and inserting them into a new pot of soil. Sounds a bit macabre but it's such an amazing feat as you don't have to wait around for them to produce seeds. What have you propagated from cuttings lately?
#stemcuttings #propagation #plantpropagation #eatsshootsandlearns
Choosing the right selection of plants is crucial in making your edible garden bloom. Often we choose plants that may not be suitable for our space.
The key thing is to observe your plants and see how they do in your space -- and if they don't thrive, it's ok, you can always try again with another plant, until you get it right π±
#choosingplants #choosingtherightplant #ediblegarden #ediblegardening #kebunmalaysia #eatsshootsandroots #gardening #tanaman #eatsshootsandlearns
Choosing the right selection of plants is crucial in making your edible garden bloom. Often we choose plants that may not be suitable for our space.
The key thing is to observe your plants and see how they do in your space -- and if they don't thrive, it's ok, you can always try again with another plant, until you get it right π±
#choosingplants #choosingtherightplant #ediblegarden #ediblegardening #kebunmalaysia #eatsshootsandroots #gardening #tanaman #eatsshootsandlearns
What can you use as a planter? Anything technically - as long as it holds soil well, doesn't leach toxic chemicals, and has some drainage too (so that it doesn't get flooded).
Over the years we've used bath tubs, old buckets and even roof tiles! But the best ones have always been planters with a loooot of drainage. Probably because the roots get to breathe more.
Be as creative as you can get π
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What can you use as a planter? Anything technically - as long as it holds soil well, doesn't leach toxic chemicals, and has some drainage too (so that it doesn't get flooded).
Over the years we've used bath tubs, old buckets and even roof tiles! But the best ones have always been planters with a loooot of drainage. Probably because the roots get to breathe more.
Be as creative as you can get π
#eatsshootsandlearns
How do you choose a good spot to start your edible garden? It's a bit of fengshui when it comes to locating the right space. We've put together a basic checklist of requirements to help you decide... and to make sure your edible plants get the best possible start in life π±π±π±
We'll be posting more tips in weeks to come - do share them with friends to support them in their growing journey.
#gardensmalaysia #kebunmalaysia #urbangardening #vegetablegarden #sayurorganik #organicvegetables #organicvegetablegarden #eatsshootsandroots #eatsshootsandlearns
How do you choose a good spot to start your edible garden? It's a bit of fengshui when it comes to locating the right space. We've put together a basic checklist of requirements to help you decide... and to make sure your edible plants get the best possible start in life π±π±π±
We'll be posting more tips in weeks to come - do share them with friends to support them in their growing journey.
#gardensmalaysia #kebunmalaysia #urbangardening #vegetablegarden #sayurorganik #organicvegetables #organicvegetablegarden #eatsshootsandroots #eatsshootsandlearns
QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED A LOT
Edible plants require at least 4 hours of sunlight a day, so you can grow anywhere (on a balcony, on a lawn or even on a rooftop), as your plants can get a decent amount of sunlight.
You can try, but more often than not, that’s still not enough sunlight nor ventilation — they would do much better if they could get 4 hours of full sunlight outside.
Small Balconies
Short plants like:
β’ Mint
β’ Thai Basil
β’ Water Spinach
β’ Pak Choy
β’ Curly Dwarf Pak Choy
Large Balconies
Short Shrubs like
β’ Pandan
β’ Lemongrass
β’ Eggplant
β’ Tomatoes
β’ Ladysfinger
Vertical Spaces
Climbing plants like
β’ Four angle beans
β’ Cucumber
β’ Malabar spinach
Potting soil is good to start with for a container garden.Our potting soils already have compost in it so they don’t require more at the beginning.
Compost then can be added after a harvest.
If you’re growing on ground, you can just add Compost to your existing soil to condition it.
The best organic way is to physically remove them with your hands if you see them!
If that’s not enough, try a natural pest repellent like Neem Spray which will coat the plant with a bitter layer to repel bugs.
You can also install a large agricultural net that looks like a mosquito net, to keep bugs from landing.
Edible plants need a mixture of organic fertilisers (e.g. worm poo, cow poo) for nutrients, and microbes to enable the plant to absorb the nutrients.
They are usually applied once every 1-2 weeks, depending on the plant and its conditions.
You can grow as many things as your pot can handle – a good rule of thumb is to google the mature size of your plant before deciding on the size of the pot.
Yes you can, provided that your ornamental plant can handle sandy loamy soil.
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