A lot has changed in the indoor garden this past week. I see something new everyday.
The stevia cuttings have small roots now.
The radicchio has red-tinged leaves.
The onion seedlings are ready to transplant.
The okra is developing a second set of leaves, the peppers their first.
Sage seedlings show their characteristic crinkled leaves.
The "Silver Fir Tree" tomato looks yellow, it isn't, it's the lights.
The basil will be potted into a larger container soon.
The shelves are filling in quickly!
There are three out of six shelves in use right now. Two have two double-bulb fixtures over them. The lower shelf is home to the stevia cuttings and plants as well as the lettuces and mesclun. (They require less intense light so a fixture isn’t needed.) As the plants quickly grow I’ll be busy with daily watering, rotating and pinching back herbs. A few things I miss… the birds gleaning and keeping me company, the bees humming in nearby blossoms, the cool breeze that blows across my neck on a hot day. I’m enjoying this indoor growing, but it will never replace the real thing!
