Egg shell pots seedlings

Jamaica 1/31/2011

I've been holding out on you and perhaps for lack of time. I mentioned before that I have planted additional seedlings when I started the greenhouse but in eggshells. Those were all correctly labeled and to some extend why I was able to identify the epazote. Here are some images of how those started and the days the photos were taken. Since these were not in the greenhouse they had a slower growth rate, but are doing quite well. The funny thing I found out about eggshells is that they make the soil more alkaline, that is they raise the ph of the soil. So I suppose this wasn't the brightest idea of mine since I want to lower my soil pH.  Never the less I've already collected them and they make cute planters so maybe I won't use them next year. For this year, I'm having fun with them.

Roma Tomato Jan 31st

I planted these seed on Jan 26th just like the pumpkin and corn.   You can tell that they do not have such a dramatic growth rate as pumpkin and corn.  However seeing them sprout is just as rewarding or more.

I begin by showing you the first sprouts on January 31st then to February 7th and lastly February 9th.  The February 9th photo shows the okra starting to come out.    There you will notice some eggs missing.  This is because I set up my mini greenhouse with the heating mat and those that had not yet sprouted got put into the green house.

Epazote Jan 31st

These young sprouts are coming out beautifully.   It really satisfies my curious mind.


My favorites from this batch are the Jamaica and the Roma Tomatoes.   The Jamaica was one of the first to come out.

Februay 9th Okra

Eggshell seedlings Feb. 7th