Huerto Urbano Tijuanense 2016 - Page 51

Deborah · February 17, 2017

* Meant don't have. It's this darn program making me drool!

efisakov · February 18, 2017

I am going to make me burgers with cheese, bacon, onions and some my own marinated hot and sweet peppers. All mixed in for flavor.
Gerardo, what spices you grow for every day eating? Cilantro, dill, parsley, celery? Anything unusual?

Gerardo · February 18, 2017

That sure sounds excellent, I'm going for fish on the grill today.

In the last few months my herbs have been supplanted by greens for my boys' guinea pigs.

Last year I concocted a mix for "microgreens" that contained a lot of things, so now I just drop a pinch of those seeds and interesting things come up--most go to the "cuyos." Some do get diverted and go to the kitchen. Fenugreek is one that often gets intercepted (if only to hold it up to my nose and instantly gaze across the Mediterranean), as do the Calmar and Vulcan lettuces (those taste very good to me).

With cilantro bolting is a real issue at our normal temps so I gave up on it. Each "mazo" aka bunch is only a few cents, so it doesn't make much sense to take up vital space. Basils, on the other hand, I always have around: purple, small ones like Pluto, large leaf, sweet, genovese. I use it a lot. My favorite Basil for flavor, vigor and disease resistance is one called Superbo. High recommend on that one.

Sowing Mint (because everyone requests it) and Marjoram/Thyme (mostly for fish) for myself this weekend. And yes, some dill because I'm craving real potato salad.

I've been itching to grow some leeks for the real deal potato/leek soup.

Funny, it seems my vagus nerve works just fine, I'm hungry now!

Deborah · February 18, 2017

Dill and potato salad-yes, yes, YES!

efisakov · February 21, 2017

Thank you, Gerardo. Was looking up Fenugreek. It has many medicinal qualities.
Mammoth dill is the one I grow. We use it for salads and to garnish soup.

Gerardo · February 22, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deborah

Dill and potato salad-yes, yes, YES!

Quote:

Originally Posted by efisakov

Thank you, Gerardo. Was looking up Fenugreek. It has many medicinal qualities.
Mammoth dill is the one I grow. We use it for salads and to garnish soup.

Mammoth dill it shall be.

Gerardo · February 22, 2017

Another lot, ready to go. Anna Maria's H, Mikhalych, Zarca, Malachite Box, Kosovo, Elgin Pink
TodayS Recruits.png

I prepped these a few days before the last rain, about 30-40% recycled-recharged and the rest Tupur-707.
ready to receive.png

Hole, with some stray hydroton
hole ready.png

Decent roots with the 707, two Zarca
zarca ready to go.png

New home
new home.png

Just needs some mulch and it's there
zarca almost there.png

Birds have found my garden, GAMO time.
zamorano lost to the birds.png

I'm so special. I'll buy it without the ego stroke, I guess it's written for the participation trophy generation
im so special.jpg

Cole_Robbie · February 22, 2017

I've read about, but have not yet tried, using enzyme products to treat recycled mix. The enzymes eat the old root matter and convert it to available nutrients for the plant. That keeps the bad guy bacteria from eating it instead and multiplying.

Pond-Zyme is one such product. It was meant to treat goldfish ponds, so a $10 container is about a lifetime supply for a gardener. I think it has barley in it, too, which is a deterrent to algae.

efisakov · February 23, 2017

Gerardo, you are growing Elgin Pink again!?
I agree, it is a great tomato. It will be my 3rd year with EP. But my were in the ground. How does it do for you in container/pouch bag? My plants were large and productive. I noticed with some tomatoes the taste quality dependent on the production: the more fruits it produces the less tasty the fruits are. But it is NOT the same with EP. It taste great all season long and produces lots of fruits. I tasted it for comparison against Brandyvines (Sudduth and Cowlick) and the EP was as great. Plus it was by much earlier than Brandyvines and outperformed them too.

Ricky Shaw · February 23, 2017

Elgin Pink was a great for me in a 15gal pot, equal to Brandy Boy in production +25lbs, and better taste.

Gerardo · February 25, 2017

Pondzyme is in my future. Thanks

Elgin Pink is an outstanding 'mater permanent slot earned.

Those are very nice Colorado orbs. Mine were similar in output. They keep well too

AKmark · February 26, 2017

Great thread, glad you survived the storms. I think I will have to try Elgin Pink.

ginger2778 · February 26, 2017

I Love Elgin Pink. Do you have seeds Mark?

AKmark · February 26, 2017

Not yet Marsha, who is a good source?

ginger2778 · February 26, 2017

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKmark

Not yet Marsha, who is a good source?

Me?They are in offer here.

February 17, 2017	#751
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	* Meant don't have. It's this darn program making me drool! __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

February 18, 2017	#752
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	I am going to make me burgers with cheese, bacon, onions and some my own marinated hot and sweet peppers. All mixed in for flavor. Gerardo, what spices you grow for every day eating? Cilantro, dill, parsley, celery? Anything unusual? __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

February 18, 2017	#754
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Dill and potato salad-yes, yes, YES! __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

February 21, 2017	#755
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Thank you, Gerardo. Was looking up Fenugreek. It has many medicinal qualities. Mammoth dill is the one I grow. We use it for salads and to garnish soup. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

February 22, 2017	#757
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	New homes assigned Another lot, ready to go. Anna Maria's H, Mikhalych, Zarca, Malachite Box, Kosovo, Elgin Pink TodayS Recruits.png I prepped these a few days before the last rain, about 30-40% recycled-recharged and the rest Tupur-707. ready to receive.png Hole, with some stray hydroton hole ready.png Decent roots with the 707, two Zarca zarca ready to go.png New home new home.png Just needs some mulch and it's there zarca almost there.png Birds have found my garden, GAMO time. zamorano lost to the birds.png I'm so special. I'll buy it without the ego stroke, I guess it's written for the participation trophy generation im so special.jpg Last edited by Gerardo; February 23, 2017 at 01:34 AM.

February 18, 2017	#753
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	That sure sounds excellent, I'm going for fish on the grill today. In the last few months my herbs have been supplanted by greens for my boys' guinea pigs. Last year I concocted a mix for "microgreens" that contained a lot of things, so now I just drop a pinch of those seeds and interesting things come up--most go to the "cuyos." Some do get diverted and go to the kitchen. Fenugreek is one that often gets intercepted (if only to hold it up to my nose and instantly gaze across the Mediterranean), as do the Calmar and Vulcan lettuces (those taste very good to me). With cilantro bolting is a real issue at our normal temps so I gave up on it. Each "mazo" aka bunch is only a few cents, so it doesn't make much sense to take up vital space. Basils, on the other hand, I always have around: purple, small ones like Pluto, large leaf, sweet, genovese. I use it a lot. My favorite Basil for flavor, vigor and disease resistance is one called Superbo. High recommend on that one. Sowing Mint (because everyone requests it) and Marjoram/Thyme (mostly for fish) for myself this weekend. And yes, some dill because I'm craving real potato salad. I've been itching to grow some leeks for the real deal potato/leek soup. Funny, it seems my vagus nerve works just fine, I'm hungry now!

February 22, 2017	#758
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	I've read about, but have not yet tried, using enzyme products to treat recycled mix. The enzymes eat the old root matter and convert it to available nutrients for the plant. That keeps the bad guy bacteria from eating it instead and multiplying. Pond-Zyme is one such product. It was meant to treat goldfish ponds, so a $10 container is about a lifetime supply for a gardener. I think it has barley in it, too, which is a deterrent to algae.

February 23, 2017	#759
efisakov Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NJ, zone 7 Posts: 3,162	Gerardo, you are growing Elgin Pink again!? I agree, it is a great tomato. It will be my 3rd year with EP. But my were in the ground. How does it do for you in container/pouch bag? My plants were large and productive. I noticed with some tomatoes the taste quality dependent on the production: the more fruits it produces the less tasty the fruits are. But it is NOT the same with EP. It taste great all season long and produces lots of fruits. I tasted it for comparison against Brandyvines (Sudduth and Cowlick) and the EP was as great. Plus it was by much earlier than Brandyvines and outperformed them too. __________________ Ella God comes along and says, "I think I'm going to create THE tomato!”

February 25, 2017	#761
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,594	Pondzyme is in my future. Thanks Elgin Pink is an outstanding 'mater permanent slot earned. Those are very nice Colorado orbs. Mine were similar in output. They keep well too

February 26, 2017	#762
AKmark Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 2,010	Great thread, glad you survived the storms. I think I will have to try Elgin Pink.

February 26, 2017	#763
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	I Love Elgin Pink. Do you have seeds Mark?

February 26, 2017	#764
AKmark Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 2,010	Not yet Marsha, who is a good source?