Just for Fun - Wk 3

 Dwarf Tomato's:

The tomato's are "bustin' out all-over", as you can see from the photos. They outgrew the 4" pots & I re-potted them in cut-down 1-Gal leftover nursery cans.

Since I didn't have any terra-cotta pots that were comparable in size, our experiment to see whether plastic or terra-cotta was better for growing tomato's has been concluded as a draw.

When I re-potted, I planted them as deeply as possible, pruning the bottom leaves (sacrificial) in order to maximize space for root growth. More roots means the plants can hold-up better against the afternoon winds & as they are on the west side of the patio, make maximum usage of the afternoon sun.

I am looking for homes for, at least 2 of these plants..any takers?

NM Hatch Chili's:

The Chili's are on the E-side of the patio & get all morning sun, as opposed to the 'maters on the West..the competition now will be whether morning or afternoon sun is most compatible for these plants, for whatever that's worth.

All 5 of the seedlings survived; 3 are potted in 4" pots, w/ the other 2 still in 3", but they will probably need to be repotted by next weekend.

Realistically, I only need 1 Chili plant, but all of the seedlings survived (Iwish I had this much success all the time). 

I'm looking forward to seeing blooms on the larger plants & that means the chili's can't be far behind.

Check back next Saturday for the next installment of "Just for Fun"