Hey everyone! My boyfriend and I just got into vegetable gardening and started our seeds in those little starter pods. We've planted 1 seed per pod, but now I'm worried that maybe I overdid it. Here's what we've got so far:
- 3 Zucchini plants
- 20 green bean plants
- 12 Radish plants
- 6 spinach plants
- 12 cucumber plants
- 6 sweet pepper plants
We just planted these seeds two days ago, and I'm wondering if I went overboard. If we have too many, what should we do? Any advice would be really helpful!
4 Answers
LOL, are you planning to feed the whole neighborhood with all that zucchini? I'd say stick with a couple of zucchini, maybe just one to keep, and gift the backups. You seem to have a solid start—good luck!
You're definitely in for a cucumber bonanza! Plus, with 20 green beans, you'll have plenty for canning or freezing. It's okay if some plants end up in pots to hedge your bets while learning; beginner mistakes are part of the journey!
Welcome to gardening, the best hobby ever! Honestly, you might want to consider direct sowing a few of those veggies instead of starting them in pods. Zucchini, green beans, and radishes usually do better in the ground. Also, do you know if those green beans are bush varieties or if they’ll need a trellis?
It really comes down to your garden space and what you enjoy eating. I’m guessing by 'pods' you're using a seedling tray—are these going into the ground? You can find planting charts online to help figure out what to sow based on your preferences. But just so you know, 3 zucchini is a lot! For future reference, beans, radishes, and spinach are better off sown directly into the soil. Don't let it get you down; every gardener has to figure things out by doing, so you'll be good!
Haha, don’t stress about it too much! You’ll be sharing fresh veggies with friends before you know it. My first year, I planted 14 tomato plants, and let me tell you, my partner was NOT thrilled about the tomatoes taking over our kitchen!