June 5th, 2010 Planting, Planting
Today I cleaned out the 1st worm bin completely, putting the vermicompost into two separate containers (planters, really) for use in the garden. Now I can use the 1st bin in the worm composter again, as the 2nd bin. Can’t imagine needing all 3 or 4 bins at one time… although there are a TON of worms now.
Today I planted my three cantaloupe seedlings, two lettuce seedlings and 16 green been seeds, all with some vermicompost just under the soil.
I also started using Quantum Growth today – it’s an organic soil amendment / enhancement liquid that I got from the good people at GreenEarthAg.com. It stinks! But you only use 2 oz. to a gallon of water and it’s supposed to do amazing things for your plants – encouraging greater root growth, healthier plants, and higher yields.
I also need to buy some hay from a local farmer to use as mulch to keep the weeds down and the moisture in. It should also help me see where my actual paths are through the garden. I almost stepped on my one parcel seedling several times it’s so tiny!