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Update on my Square Foot Garden

April 28, 2013 by Julie 4 Comments

My Square Foot Garden is now about 3.5 weeks old. I decided to have my husband build me a second box so we have two now. All but two of the squares are filled. I am saving those last two for jalapenos (which I might have started too late) and Jericho lettuce which is starting to grow and I can transplant soon.

 

Square Foot Gardening

 

This is what we are growing right now…

Carrots– 3 squares full. One square is about two weeks behind the other two.

Carrots in a square foot garden

 

Radishes-These came up fast. They do look a little sad after all the rain we have had. I am not sure why that is why they look that way.

Radishes in the square foot garden

 

Peas-2 squares. I was trying to find out a good way for them to have a trellis. I made a mistake and one of the boxes is not on the side.

Peas in a Square Foot Garden

 

Corn-2 squares. This is more for the boys and I realized too late that if I want to see any actual corn I need to pretty much plant a full box full or it. So we are just going to see what happens.

Corn in the Square Foot Garden

 

Broccoli– We started these from a seed and have two planted. I have a few other seedlings that have grown that I am not sure what I will do with.

Broccoli in a square foot garden

 

Lettuce-2 squares. Hoping to time it right when it comes to harvesting it. I heard if you wait too long then you will get a very bitter tasting lettuce.

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Sunflowers– Just one square and then some in pots.

Sunflowers

Marigolds– Good at keeping the bugs away I have heard.

Small Pumpkins– 2 squares. They have started to sprout up.

Small pumpkins

Small watermelons– 2 squares. Nothing yet.

Cucumbers– 1 square, just planted last week.

Bell Peppers– Started from seed. Filled 2 squares.

Tomatoes– I bought one plant that was already growing and started the rest from seeds. Will have one in a pot and 5 boxes full.

Tomatoes

Poppies– Planting these just for fun!

Onions– started these from seed and just put them in the ground. Not so sure about these.

Strawberries– I bought a plant and so far every time I get a new strawberry a bird or something else eats it 🙁

Herb garden– I have a little herb garden going. Basil, Cilantro & Rosemary.

Random Flowers– We also planted Morning Glories, Cosmos, Pansies and a couple other types. Not sure what we will get but it has been fun!

As you can see we are trying a lot. We have already learned so much about planting and growing. I get so excited checking on my plants everyday. I usually do it three times a day if I am home.

I also am trying to figure out how to do a milk jug watering system.

milk jug watering system

What have you been growing in your garden?

 

 

Last Updated on May 30, 2016 by Writer

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  1. Rachel @ MyWholesomeHome

    April 28, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    I would love to have a garden, but we live in the southwest desert. Everything dies from overheat. Loved looking at yours though!

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  2. ABE

    April 28, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    We have carrots, zucchini, onions, yellow squash, tomatoes, jalapeños, bell peppers, cantaloupe, basil, cherry tomatoes, string beans, and more zucchini!

    Reply
  3. Allison

    April 29, 2013 at 7:40 am

    Your garden looks great! If you pick the strawberries when they’re still a little white, they’ll continue to ripen from the safety of inside your house. We also put a pinwheel in our strawberry container to keep birds away. We’ve got squash, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, lettuce, cilantro, parsley, and strawberries right now.

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  4. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl

    May 14, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Good luck with your square foot gardening. When we were first experimenting with gardening on our rooftop we did square foot. Tomatoes grow pretty decent in it!

    Reply

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