PhoenixSerenityMay 10, 2024

Some of my #nightshade #starterPlants - #eggplants & #tomatoes.
I was behind on seed sowing starts again this past Winter!
I don't transplant any nightshade plants out into beds/pots until at least 2-3 flowers appear on starters. That helps the transplants to do much better - they're stronger if you wait a bit longer to transplant out.

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Show threadColin Purrington
@msquebanh Those tomatoes look really happy.
May 10, 2024 at 7:12pmWeb
Show threadPhoenixSerenityMay 10, 2024
@colinpurrington They're doing really well so far. I sowed in really great homemade compost soil & put cinnamon at bases to prevent pests from attacking them while they're still plant babies.
Show threadColin PurringtonMay 10, 2024
@msquebanh I have never heard of using cinnamon. Interesting. And yes, I think people underestimate how hungry seedlings can be and how much they benefit from really, really good starter soil.
Show threadPhoenixSerenityMay 11, 2024
@colinpurrington A farmer taught me to use cinnamon 😊