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Last autumn we still had some tomato plants that sprung up in the compost pile that were still granting us their fruits. It was a cherry-tomato like fruit from some hybrid we tried or the failed Million Bell plant that wound up in the compost. They were really good
thought Id save some seeds. Immediately went to NewHendoLibs tutorial on seed saving.
Started good
then stuff happened and the seeds were forgotten about
checked in on them and thought Id left them in the water too long
whew, they were mostly ok
laid out to dry
again
stuff on the homestead needed doing
forgot them. When remembered the seeds looked like a whole-grain communion host.
I kept them
why?
Well here they are
Ready for the greenhouse
The Basil cloning is still coming along
were companion planting basil with various other veggies.
Speaking of the others
heres the starts of various peppers and some roma tomatoes. Potatoes have been planted in the greenhouse already along with the cabbage.
Next Wednesday the low is forecast to be 33, lowest temp for a while
greenhouse should be safe.
Could this be the second year in a row frost may not be a big concern? The plots will thicken
with veggies.
Tomorrow is my wifes birthday
how many guys would gift their spouse of 52 years a wheelbarrow full of custom mixed soil
and have her ecstatic over her present?
My compost pile awaits

Scrivener7
(55,481 posts)MiHale
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twodogsbarking
(13,431 posts)MiHale
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Diamond_Dog
(36,670 posts)They just werent ready to quit on you. 😄
Nothing better than a home grown tomato.
Ours are about a foot tall (sprouted from seed) and ready to go in the garden, but I totally hear you about other chores taking priority.
Enjoy your gardening and Happy Birthday to Mrs. MiHale!
MiHale
(11,564 posts)Potatoes from your own dirt are next.
58Sunliner
(5,659 posts)mountain grammy
(27,725 posts)that basil is beautiful!!! Everything else looks great too.
MiHale
(11,564 posts)Thats the next crop going in
May first.
JMCKUSICK
(2,003 posts)I loved the pun too.
MiHale
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QED
(3,138 posts)In AZ, things are a bit out of control right now. I bought this little $5 tomato plant 2 months ago and now it's pretty much taken over. It's loaded with blossoms and ripening tomatoes. The mammoth sunflowers are providing afternoon shade and will be a tasty treat for our rosy faced lovebirds. I just hope the birds will leave the tomatoes alone.
MiHale
(11,564 posts)At the 44th parallel we have to wait a little
ground temperature is about 50 in some areas. Beautiful raised bed.
FormerOstrich
(2,813 posts)I have been getting a bumper crop of tomato from the seedlings I transplanted out of our compost. I retired in February and have applied to the Master Gardener program for our county. The always have more applicants than open slots. I'll know if I made round 1 on May 2nd.
Thank you so much for the tale and pics!!
MiHale
(11,564 posts)was butternut squash
huge fruits
about 5 pounds each. Dehydrated most.
Trueblue Texan
(3,297 posts)Also where is the tutorial you mention for seed starting? Thanks for posting and sharing!
MiHale
(11,564 posts)well not so much a garage as the indoor grow room.
The tutorials are pinned at the top of the Gardening forum.
NewHendoLib is the host. He is a very accomplished gardener. The first link is to the seed saving tutorial, the second is the seed starting one.
Before the last name change his name was
NRaleighLiberal
same guy. Tons of info.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/115968
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1159211
erronis
(19,184 posts)MiHale
(11,564 posts)we eat them.
calimary
(85,966 posts)Whats the one in the top photo with the BEAUTIFUL leaves?
I look forward to more updates!
MiHale
(11,564 posts)Theyre like little trees.
calimary
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2naSalit
(96,512 posts)You're well on your way!
Sometimes volunteer plants are the best.
MiHale
(11,564 posts)Thanks, 2na. Yes volunteers are the most fun.
Move delayed? Plans are hard to make when the ground is constantly shifting.
QED
(3,138 posts)and the next year I had baby basil plants all over the yard. Like that's a bad thing, right?
MiHale
(11,564 posts)I was lucky one year and caught the seeds at harvest. Tons of them. Grew with them for years
not so much luck lately.
True Dough
(22,788 posts)I've seen so many social media posts declaring, "You're doing it wrong!"
I thought it was directed at me. Now I know it was all about you!
Happy growing season, good sir!
MiHale
(11,564 posts)It will be a great outdoor growing season
looking forward to this year.