Houston, We Have Lift Off! - My First Day of Planting

This week, we have started to learn the different ways plants and crops are actually made. Plants may be grown from seeds or transplants, which are germinated seedlings that are grown in a controlled environment and then moved to be planted in the ground as a baby plant. To help understand the pros and cons of both here are some things to keep in mind when choosing to plant:

Seeds (Pros) - cheaper, easier transportation, 

come in bulk

Seeds (Cons) - chance of "dead" seeds, 

environmental/pest factors

Transplants (Pros) - greater control, selective breeding, 

greater yield/chance of living

Transplants (Cons) - more expansive, needs greenhouse 

and special attention, chance of not surviving when planted 

In my garden beds, I transplanted 4 tomato plants, 6 eggplants, and 4 various kinds out of peppers. My other plants, I have begun to seed. Things like carrots need to be placed just about 1/2 of an inch under the ground and in rows to allow for multiple healthy carrots to grow. Other plants can be planted about 1 in into the ground and be fine with watering and fertilizer.

Until next week, here is a photo of what my plot looks like now, hopefully be this time next week we will start to see some sprouts!