Several of my past projects are thriving, or at least still growing. The Meyer Lemon Seed sprouts are deep green and perky in appearance, but growing very slowly.
Growing a Meyer Lemon Tree from Seed
One of my Carambola seeds finally sprouted after many weeks sown in potting soil. I was about to give up on this planting attempt, but saw green just in time.
How to Sprout a Carambola Seed
In a day or two after sprouting the seed fell away and tiny fronds emerged.
My Coleus seeds, sown in January, are showing many colors, but in sync with the carambola and lemon sprouts, growing slowly. This week I will take the seedlings outside to the screened in porch and let them begin the hardening off process. If there is a forecasted frost I will keep them in the garage overnight. Coleus are extremely susceptible to cold temperatures.
How to Grow Small Seeds/Coleus
Are my Morning Glories blue or pink? The stray pink Morning Glory was a fluke, most of the flowers are blue. Unfortunately, in their quest to face the sun, the plants and flowers grew toward the window. I decided they would create a better display outdoors.
I had to be ruthless and cut the vines and flowers off at the top of the pot, leaving many inches of vine to wither on the venetian blinds. The Morning Glory plants will be better for the harsh pruning. Each cut vine will branch out in many directions.
This weekend I gridded and planted a few squares in my Square Foot Gardens. I forgot to take a picture afterwards, so the only image I have is from this morning, taken from my upstairs window in pouring rain.
Happy Gardening my friends!
It looks like your plants are coming along…even if a little slow…Of course I want immediate results…so this process makes me see the importance of patience!
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I also like quick/immediate results. These little fruit trees are probably growing very slowly because that is what most trees do. It could take a decade for them to reach a foot tall.
I’m still really happy the Carambola actually sprouted for me. I was about to throw the whole thing out when I saw the green sprig. In this case…my impatience almost made me lose the blessing of the seed sprouting, but it’s hard to know how long to hang on to a pan of dirt and when to toss it out and try again.
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so true!
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This post is amazing, Kathy !
So many new lives. Never like morning glory as a plant but good to know that pruning makes the plant grow better.
Susie
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Thanks Susie. 🙂
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