Veggie Garden part 2-Transplanting Seedlings

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Zucchini Seedling Planted on a Mound

Veggie Garden part 2- Transplanting Seedlings
I can't believe my seedlings are already big enough to transplant, thank goodness I live in the south because the temperature is over 70 degrees on a cool day. Seedlings love this environment. If you live in a cooler place you can still transplant your seedlings by putting them in everyday items such as empty yogurt or soup containers, empty cool whip or even an old shoe box filled half way with soil until it warms up outside. This way you are ready to reap your rewards before anyone else in your neighborhood not to mention the money you will save. Just be creative !

Ready to Transplant

Once the seedlings are big enough [follow seed package for directions] to transplant, I remove one at a time making sure to be gentle...remember they are BABY plants and need to handled that way. Zucchini prefer to be planted on a mound. This help with preventing disease by keeping the stem dry and the roots wet.

Digging the Hole

With the bottom of a screwdriver, I make a hole in the soil deep enough so that less than 1" is above soil. Drop seedling in either with or without the egg carton. It will dissolve and the roots grow right through it. Very "Green".

String Bean String Trellis 

String Beans are one of the fastest growing veggies in your garden. These are a must for the first time gardener. My 8 year old nephew LOVES string beans ...he always has...go figure. You will get such a good feeling when you see how successful you are with them. A good TIP is when you water beans make sure NOT to touch them, this will prevent disease from spreading.

Making the Trellis

I screwed in some screws at the Top and Bottom of my fence and Ran string twine up and down and diagonal. The String Beans will make their way up the string and start producing beans in no time. This can be done with other vine veggies such as Peas and Cucumbers.






Remember these veggies will not only be good for you, but they make GREAT Hostess gifts as well.
I hope this inspires you to start your garden from seed. For directions on "how to" start seeds click here. I will keep you up to date as the season warms up and my garden grows,
Til Later,
Your Gay Husband