Seed Batch #1

I know this is not the cheapest way to begin growing seeds, but with the lack of free time right now I felt this would be the best alternative.  I purchased a Jiffy growing tray with 72 seed starting pods.  These were all planted on 2/25 indoors.

Cantaloupe - Hale's Best Jumbo

Watermelon - Congo

Tomato - Brandywine

Squash - Dixie Hybrid

Carrot - Danvers #126

With the exception of the squash, the other seeds are heirlooms.  I believe heirloom seeds play an important role in improving self-sufficiency.  Remember, seeds from heirloom varieties can be planted to grow into the parent plant!

The plants will remain in the tray until all chances of frost have disappeared.  Many of these will go into the ground, and the rest will go into a hydroponics project.  Future posts will compare the results.

Starting Avocados From Seed

Have you ever seen a full grown avocado tree?  They are huge and can provide hundreds of avocados ready for the taking.  One of these would be great to have around the house.  The only problem is...  these run about 40$ locally for a small tree  2-3 feet in height.

It is possible to grow avocado trees right from the seeds, but whether or not they will bear fruit is the question.  Some folks online believe that these avocado trees must be grafted in order to produce.  I think the problem is most people try to grow one tree indoors, and never plant it outside.  With no chance of pollination, there will be no chance of fruit.  I'm gonna make multiple attempts at growing avocados from seeds and see how they do.