tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post2831353474988685094..comments2023-11-11T10:00:52.832-08:00Comments on Annie's Kitchen Garden: September 9, 2008: In the GardenAnnie*s Grannyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-16588588019084211972008-09-09T20:34:00.000-07:002008-09-09T20:34:00.000-07:00Good luck! And EG, quit being so nice, or I won't...Good luck! <BR/><BR/>And EG, quit being so nice, or I won't be able to call you a little whippersnapper or a poopy head any more!<BR/><BR/>"Grinny"Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-21140212650475156512008-09-09T20:00:00.000-07:002008-09-09T20:00:00.000-07:00Ok granny...i'll do that tomorrow. ThanksOk granny...i'll do that tomorrow. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-38320260975569422622008-09-09T19:42:00.000-07:002008-09-09T19:42:00.000-07:00EG, I've always heard 4-6 inches was optimum depth...EG, I've always heard 4-6 inches was optimum depth, and anything over 9" decreases the yield. So, if it were me, I think I'd tuck a bit more soil around them until they are about 6" under. Just leave a leaf or two showing, although I don't know if that is even necessary. I'm sure when farmers hill theirs by machine they don't check to make sure each one has a leaf or two sticking out!<BR/><BR/>GrannyAnnie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-51824054281800326982008-09-09T19:36:00.000-07:002008-09-09T19:36:00.000-07:00Granny - I don't recall that John said how deep he...Granny - I don't recall that John said how deep he planted his seed potatoes. I'll have to ask him. As far as my depth, the smaller box that they were planted in is only 5-1/2" deep - and the best I can figure, there was probably only 2" of soil covering the top of the potatoes. Do you think I need to add some soil to them now? Also, i'll add one board to 3 squares, and 2 to one. That way, we'll find out about the high rise problems. It's all an experiment anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-41575351163967830812008-09-09T18:46:00.000-07:002008-09-09T18:46:00.000-07:00EG, can I assume you covered those organic potatoe...EG, can I assume you covered those organic potatoes with about 4-6 inches of soil when you set them in there? If so, let them grow to about 6", add a board and fill 'er up, just leave a couple of leaves sticking out. Then forget it. Stop. That's just my opinion, but I might be full of beans ;-)<BR/><BR/>Really though, You might experiment with just ONE more board on some of them, just to see if there is a difference. No higher though, as it's only going to stress out that plant that's trying to have babies and it has to put all of its energy into growing taller...and taller...and taller! <BR/><BR/>Did John say how deep he ended up burying his potatoes?<BR/><BR/>GrannyAnnie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-79416844142042043772008-09-09T18:07:00.000-07:002008-09-09T18:07:00.000-07:00Hey Granny...remember that little experiment that ...Hey Granny...remember that little experiment that I was gonna try with the organic potatoes? I was looking at everything today, and they have sprouted!!! I put an organic potato in the middle of each square (4), because John had great results with his method, and carolyn said organic potatoes would work. Granny - I don't know jack about taters...but, I know that you do. I can build a quick 1 or 2 level high-rise for the section in the next few days, but...how tall do I let the green foliage get, before I cover most of it up? I'd like to do them like you were talking about in the vegetable forum. The sprouts are protruding about 2 inches from the soil right now....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-28405745575683885072008-09-09T17:28:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:28:00.000-07:00Betty, you're going to get hooked! You'll have so...Betty, you're going to get hooked! You'll have some failures along the way, we all do, but when it works it gives you such a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment! And everything you grow with your own hands will taste 100% better than anything you could buy! <BR/><BR/>Good luck with the fall garden, I wish I were going to be here to see my garden through the fall. I'll be tearing mine out while you are enjoying yours!<BR/><BR/>GrannyAnnie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-86819163010106940262008-09-09T17:18:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:18:00.000-07:00Your produce looks so healthy! I am so envious!!! ...Your produce looks so healthy! I am so envious!!! We filled in our 4x4 planter tonight with vermiculite, nature's helper and Black Kow so I can't wait to start planting my Fall garden. I am new at vegetable gardening so I hope my harvest looks half as good as yours. Any advice would be appreciated. <BR/><BR/>I am also new to blogs but you have me hooked now --I am a little behind in the technology department! I have visited some of your favorite sites and there is so much great info. Thank you for sharing!<BR/><BR/>Betty from GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-87639239799232920842008-09-09T17:16:00.000-07:002008-09-09T17:16:00.000-07:00Well, I've been sitting here wondering how I was g...Well, I've been sitting here wondering how I was going to cook them (had planned on steaming just like spinach), now I know! Thank you, Cynthia, tomorrow I'll have sauteed beet greens! Tonight it's leftover pizza :-(<BR/><BR/>GrannyAnnie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-26180210788174731582008-09-09T16:53:00.000-07:002008-09-09T16:53:00.000-07:00Your veggies look so yummy! I LOVE to eat beet gre...Your veggies look so yummy! I LOVE to eat beet greens. How are you planning on cooking them? I like to saute mine with some garlic and of course salt and pepper. Thank you for sharing the recipe. I will have to remember it for next year as my zucchini flopped this year. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5597627580631284872.post-59345558634445242122008-09-09T16:24:00.000-07:002008-09-09T16:24:00.000-07:00Oh, your green onions look beautiful! I am defini...Oh, your green onions look beautiful! I am definitely going to have to try that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com