Sowing 25th april 2010

Yesterday I planted mostly herbs. I plan to let them germinate outside in the heat, and move them indoors , on the window ledge so they don't burn to death in 43Deg C. Horrid weather. I have also placed a couple of pots on the kitchen window ledge- easy access.

These are what I sowed.

* Rosemary
*Oregano
*Sage
*Parsley

I also planted sunflowers and Zinnia (white), last evening

I had already planted a pot or two of rosemary and oregano , and am relieved to see them sprouting. I hadn't expected the herbs to do well at this time. Once indoors, the temperature is usually 22-25 Deg C, and with them on a sunny windowsill , i should have no problems. :D


I picked up some summer and monsoon flowers today.

Today I shall be planting:

* Zinnia dahlia
* Balsam Camilia
* Portulaca (single and double mix)
* Cockscomb (Jewel Dwarf Mix)
* Morning Glory (Ipomoea)

The instructions on the packages said the seeds will germinate and plant worthy within 20 days from the date of sowing. and another 70 days to flower. So I'm looking at a flower filled garden in about 3 months.


Here is a visual update on what was already in the soil.


The corn is doing really well. Im happy.


We Had our first pumpkin/ water melon seedling today. Welcome to the world!!


The tomatoes and chillies are also growing well and will need thining in another month of so.

I am still waiting for the Cilantro, Okra and Eggplant to show up.