So glad to be back in the Meadow. Follow along with me as I get a few small projects done and show you some of the progress we've made in “March Madness” in our Northeast Florida Garden.
The new mulch I'm trying is called Garden Straw – you can find it here: https://michelleinthemeadow.com/straw
Learning to move about the meadow is a bit tricky with the unlevel ground and walking on a cane, so I'm taking it slow and easy.
Planting Tomatoes in Florida
Last year was only the 2nd time I was able to grow a bounty of tomatoes. Here are my tips:
1) Plan your spacing and when you dig out your holes, water them in a few times to be sure that the surrounding soil is well watered.
2) Trim most of the lower leaves and plant them deep – but not so deep that your leaves are touching the dirt.
3) Use a high quality fertilizer at the time planting – following the instructions on the bag.
4) Add your mulch around the plants. I'm using Garden Straw (this is not hay – this brand has a much lower possibility to have weed seed.
5) Water in well.
6) Over the first 2 weeks you should be watering regularly while the plant gets established. If you're in an even hotter climate than North Florida, you may even want to give your seedlings a little shade.
7) After they are established, water consistently. If you under water and then over water tomatoes they will burst and you'll loose some of your delicious tomatoes.
Bonus: I use a rain gauge in the garden so I can track how much rain is contributing to the garden beds, to be sure I can water as consistently as possible.
Additonal Info I mention in the video:
Hydrophobic Soil -also known as water-repellent soil, occurs when soil dries out and becomes unable to absorb water, often due to waxy substances formed during fires or the decomposition of organic matter. (From Google Gemini)
To help overcome hydrophobic soil you can try wetting it in, waiting and repeat multiple times until you see the soil begin to actually hold water. If it flows through super fast, it's possible your soil is hydrophobic. But it's not impossible to overcome.
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About Michelle In The Meadow
I'm growing on a 1/4 acre suburban lot. I started gardening here 6 years ago and am glad you are here.
We have more than 80 individual fruit trees and shrubs and more than a dozen different kinds of annuals growing on this property. The slopes make for some interesting ways to garden, but we're trying to make the best of it.
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