The Endzone Garden Thread

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Be honest. Who has left drool spots on the pages of their seed catalogs.

Also be honest...Who is already planning this springs garden in their head?! I've already made a diagram of my empty garden space with the location of the new blueberries, figs, apples, peach, and cherry bush yo the side of the garden rectangle diagram.

I would also like to add a Raz Ma Taz red seedless grape/muscadine cross from Gurney's. No spraying required and produces till frost like an indeteriminate tomato.

Also want to get an asparagus bed started. Anyone here tackled that one and what all do you need to do.
 
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GVF said:
Be honest. Who has left drool spots on the pages of their seed catalogs.

Also be honest...Who is already planning this springs garden in their head?! I've already made a diagram of my empty garden space with the location of the new blueberries, figs, apples, peach, and cherry bush yo the side of the garden rectangle diagram.

I would also like to add a Raz Ma Taz red seedless grape/muscadine cross from Gurney's. No spraying required and produces till frost like an indeteriminate tomato.

Also want to get an asparagus bed started. Anyone here tackled that one and what all do you need to do.
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The best Asparagus bed I've seen was along my father-in-law's drive way. about 50 yards long.
it takes a few years (3-4) before they are large enough to harvest but once you plant them they should last.
as with anything else improve the soil for the roots. Allow room for them to slowly spread. Some varities drop seed so you'll get babies. Maybe more than you want.

Already ordered and received my seed from Southern Exposure.
 
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My paperwhite narcissus were hammered by the week of dry cold air with temperatures from the teens to twenties. This morning, there are blooms on some stalks laying on the ground.
 
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Received my seed starting mix (Jiffy) and Fertilizer for Japanese Maples today.
I'll fertilize the maples in the next few days, but wait a few weeks before starting seeds.
 
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Ordered me a Razmataz Grape from Gurney's. It's a seedless red that seems to be a cross with a muscadine. It's a continuous producer till frost. Has the disease resistance and ease of growing of a muscadine. No sprays needed. But has the size and sweetness of a seedless red.

That now rounds out my attempt at establishing a home 'orchard'.

4-5 year old Gala already established. Hasn't had a pollinator in a few years.
Newly planted Liberty Apple
Ancient backyard Pear that does it's best
Newly Planted Contender Peach
2 Brown Turkey Figs entering season 2
5 Blueberry (1 a pink lemonade)
1 Carmine Jewel Dwarf Cherry Bush (on order)
The grape vine on order
1 Caroline Raspberry (I think)
1 PrimeArk thornless monocane blackberry
 
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GVF said:
Ordered me a Razmataz Grape from Gurney's. It's a seedless red that seems to be a cross with a muscadine. It's a continuous producer till frost. Has the disease resistance and ease of growing of a muscadine. No sprays needed. But has the size and sweetness of a seedless red.

That now rounds out my attempt at establishing a home 'orchard'.

4-5 year old Gala already established. Hasn't had a pollinator in a few years.
Newly planted Liberty Apple
Ancient backyard Pear that does it's best
Newly Planted Contender Peach
2 Brown Turkey Figs entering season 2
5 Blueberry (1 a pink lemonade)
1 Carmine Jewel Dwarf Cherry Bush (on order)
The grape vine on order
1 Caroline Raspberry (I think)
1 PrimeArk thornless monocane blackberry
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This sounds absolutely wonderful! I forget - do you have deer in your area?
 
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In my area, the deer do love muscadines. They poop the seeds, sprouting more of them everywhere, even where they’re inappropriate.
 
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Tin Man said:
In my area, the deer do love muscadines. They poop the seeds, sprouting more of them everywhere, even where they’re inappropriate.
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I saw something recently that I have no knowledge if it works to deter deer (or birds too)....but that is to put a couple wraps around what you want protected with some of that reflective party ribbon, blue was the recommended color, and the light reflection & motion spooks them off. The hanging spinners says works also for birds as well as deer.
 
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Starting 13 tomato plants from seed, today. Cherokee Purple, San Marzano, a cherry tomato, and a beefsteak. The seed cups are in a tray in front of a south-facing window that gets hours of sunlight each day that's not cloudy.
 
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Tin Man said:
Starting 13 tomato plants from seed, today. Cherokee Purple, San Marzano, a cherry tomato, and a beefsteak. The seed cups are in a tray in front of a south-facing window that gets hours of sunlight each day that's not cloudy.
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Been debating when to start mine. Can't really trasnfer to garden till mid may at best. I do have a heat mat, but the indoor light will be a prob for me. Many large trees close to house and windows. I may have to get a grow light bulb to hang over them so they don't get stringy.

I haven't totally committed yet in my mind, but Im looking at A Grappoli D'Ivnerno for my cherry. I did it year before last and it produces like crazy. And I'm gonna use them as my primary canner this time. Been using a canned cherry tomato as my purchase of choice lately and love them. Also considering Gritmires Pride, Chapman, Paul Robeson, Korean Long, Orange Peach, Sart Roloise, and Gramma Climenhagen. I prefer the Cherokee Purple for my non-red, but they are a little shy up here on the plateau. I'm gonna try the robeson this time.

The two biggest producers for me have been the D'Iverno and Orange Peach. Orange Peach will top out about the size of two golf balls, but the flavor is amazing. I should probably narrow each year down to multiple plantings of fewer choices, but I like to mix different heirloom flavors in tomato pies and tarts and such.

Would really like a strong crop this year. Want to can some, as well as can some salsa and pasta sauce.
 
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GVF said:
Been debating when to start mine. Can't really trasnfer to garden till mid may at best. I do have a heat mat, but the indoor light will be a prob for me. Many large trees close to house and windows. I may have to get a grow light bulb to hang over them so they don't get stringy.

I haven't totally committed yet in my mind, but Im looking at A Grappoli D'Ivnerno for my cherry. I did it year before last and it produces like crazy. And I'm gonna use them as my primary canner this time. Been using a canned cherry tomato as my purchase of choice lately and love them. Also considering Gritmires Pride, Chapman, Paul Robeson, Korean Long, Orange Peach, Sart Roloise, and Gramma Climenhagen. I prefer the Cherokee Purple for my non-red, but they are a little shy up here on the plateau. I'm gonna try the robeson this time.

The two biggest producers for me have been the D'Iverno and Orange Peach. Orange Peach will top out about the size of two golf balls, but the flavor is amazing. I should probably narrow each year down to multiple plantings of fewer choices, but I like to mix different heirloom flavors in tomato pies and tarts and such.

Would really like a strong crop this year. Want to can some, as well as can some salsa and pasta sauce.
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My zone (7a) lets me put seedlings in the garden mid to late April. Thanks for reminding me of Orange Peach. I’ve not grown those for twenty years. They were great producers and tasty. Next year…
 
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Tin Man said:
My zone (7a) lets me put seedlings in the garden mid to late April. Thanks for reminding me of Orange Peach. I’ve not grown those for twenty years. They were great producers and tasty. Next year…
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Yep. The orange peach was prolific for me. Mind boggling amount of tomatoes. The slightly fuzzy 'peachy' skin was quite interesting as well.

I'm also 7a, but my soil temp is too cool in April for tomatoes. I'm probably safe in late april, but they will sit and look around for a bit.
 
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Yep. The orange peach was prolific for me. Mind boggling amount of tomatoes. The slightly fuzzy 'peachy' skin was quite interesting as well.

I'm also 7a, but my soil temp is too cool in April for tomatoes. I'm probably safe in late april, but they will sit and look around for a bit.
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I've always found that tomatoes planted in the ground a little bit later quick catch up to those planted a couple of weeks earlier.
 
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GVF said:
Yep. The orange peach was prolific for me. Mind boggling amount of tomatoes. The slightly fuzzy 'peachy' skin was quite interesting as well.

I'm also 7a, but my soil temp is too cool in April for tomatoes. I'm probably safe in late april, but they will sit and look around for a bit.
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I’m south of you on the Piedmont. Soil warms up sooner here.
 
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