Cukes gone byebye. The aphids, or whatever, were too much. I cut them down.
But the tomatoes are doing nicely. I have an abundance of green ones, the largest 3 inches in diameter. I did not check which ones were the big producers yet. But hopefully, some will started getting the red color soon.
The peppers are acting pepperly and coming in fine. I think I have some green peppers, habaneros, and jalapenos.
The weather has been kinda cold and I have done nothing to protect the plants. The low temp got to around 40 degrees.
I went by the farmers market guy and asked him a little about the tomatoes and should I pinch any of the small ones off. He said no need. He also gave the following advice:
1. Mix 14-14-14 Ozmocote(sp?) in with the soil at planting. It gives time released fertilizing over the life of the plant.
2. It is better to use a small amount of liquid fertilizer often than a large fertilizing more infrequently.
3. In my planters, use 1/4 Epsom Salts every month.
So, today I put in the reservoir of each planter 1/3 cup Epsom with around 1/8 cup of Miracle Grow.
We will see if some of the smaller tomatoes grow up better.
