My First Garden, all from seeds

[mlm65]

This is my first try at a raised vegetable garden, all where started from seed in my basement. Started in Feb. I think things are going good. Raised beds 2 - 4' x 12', 2 - 4 x 4 and 1 - 3 x 4. I have also installed an irrigation system on a timer. Open to comments and suggestions. Lettuce : Crispino, Dragoon, Johnny's Encore Lettuce Mix - Garlic - Broccoli - Onion : Red Grano, Walla Walla - Sugar Snap Peas - Peppers : Carolina Wonder, Czechoslovakian Black, Jalapeño, - Squash, Summer : Caserta, Early Prolific Straightneck - Tomato : Big Beef, Cherokee Purple

 

[Durgan]

Growth appears to be above normal expectations. A vegetable garden is defined by the harvest, quality nd quantity. Keep us posted as to with what is harvested.

 

[Beth_B]

Very nice!

 

[Becky]

Looking good! I like the irrigation system you have put in too

 

[IcyBC]

Wow..looks like you will have a great harvest this year! They all healthy looking and what a fantastic start!

 

[atlmom5]

Looking good!! Please keep us posted on everything and welcome to the wonderful world of gardening!

 

[Autumn_Hearthwitch]

Nice garden! I grew mine out all with seeds as well and it seems to be doing great. I've grown my garden in a greenhouse this year. My tomatoes weren't doing that great though. I thought for sure they wouldn't grow at all but they've finally started, thank goodness. My peas are out of control, all over the place, the onions are doing really well and the carrots are quite advanced as well, I was a little surprised about those. I also have peas in a patio pot and those seem to be moving along at a more normal pace. I'm hoping to be able to harvest my rhubarb shortly, I didn't think those would do that well either but all of a sudden they grew.

 

[petesede]

A very nice job with the raised beds and the irrigation system. A lot of work upfront, but it really cuts down on the work throughout the year once it is set up.

I don´t do peas anymore because of what you mentioned. They grow like crazy, and in my case took up way too much room for the yield. I just decided there were other things I could use in that space. Don´t know why, but I like stuff that grows in compact plants.

 

[mlm65]

Thanks for all the positive comments, lettuce is doing really well already harvesting and eating fresh salads. Almost to much, will have to stager the planting more. Peas are starting to get pods.

 

[Arielphf]

Those containers are awesome! And I really like your irrigation system - you did a great job!

 

[Rosyrain]

That looks like the start of a great garden. There is nothing like planting seeds and watching the magic happen as the plants begin to grow. I especially love the stage where the plants are just starting to pop out of the ground.

 

[mlm65]

Growth appears to be above normal expectations. A vegetable garden is defined by the harvest, quality nd quantity. Keep us posted as to with what is harvested.

Harvest has started, more lettuce then we can eat, peas are doing great. Will not be long will be harvesting Garlic scares. All other vegetables are growing well.