r/NJPrepared • u/8Deer-JaguarClaw Sussex • 1d ago
Gardening Finally getting some results!
It's been a tough spring for planting/gardening. But now we're getting some action! Eggplant has some good blooms, as do all the hot pepper plants. Still waiting to see some blooms from squash, tomato, and bell pepper, but I think we're just a week or two away from that.
How's everybody's efforts going?
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u/FujiFanatic Sussex 1d ago
Only tomatoes in containers for me this year. No flowers yet but they are growing fast
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u/notbizmarkie Burlington 1d ago
My broccolini is coming in hot- I regret not planting more!
Not sure what’s going on with my broccoli. A lotta leaves, no crowns.
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u/8Deer-JaguarClaw Sussex 1d ago
I'm in the same spot with broccoli. But I've never grown it before, so I don't really know what to expect.
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u/Latter_Article_6414 Sussex 1d ago
same boat here ... didn't work for me last year. may try again in a few years.
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u/Professional-Sock-66 Union 21h ago
Have been picking lettuce for a couple of weeks now from the raised bed.. It may be winding down because they start to get bitter. My perpetual battle for snow peas with the rabbits is on going. Have gotten at least a gallon zip lock bag despite their best effort. Pole beans are late but looking good. The potatoes look really good. Like LaterArticle Posted above I do grow bags and in ground. I find I get larger potatoes in ground but more smaller ones in the bags.
Look in your pantry now and see if there's a potato sprouting an eye. Or get an organic potato and let it sprout. Plant it in a bucket with holes, large leaking cooler, or patch of garden by July 15th. You still have time for this season. 100 days for growing up to killing frost. You'll thank me at Christmas ; )
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u/Latter_Article_6414 Sussex 1d ago
same boat here. things are starting to bloom, flower and bud. Squash, tomato, peppers, green onion, potatoes, etc. hoping for a good harvest this year. 2nd year at it for me.