That’s interesting, I’ve always put them on the window sill. I’ll find another spot for them. Thanks.
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those are pretty !
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I didn’t know that, either.
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An embarrassment of riches! What kind of squash are those at 2 o’clock?
Thank you!
They are Delicata squash. I will check my seeds to double check the exact variety. I have 2 different types of Delicata squash seeds.
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Yes, I’ve noticed that mine are ripening on the vine much faster now that the nights are getting longer. Speaking of which, when do you stop fertilizing your tomatoes? Mine are still flowering and I have quite a few baby fruits forming, but I doubt any fruits starting past this week or maybe next will reach full maturity before first frost (usually first or second week of November). I want to make sure this last flush is well fed, though - the later season ones have been really delicious so far, maybe better than the peak July fruits.
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Usually, I stop fertilizing in mid August. However, a lot depends on soil fertility and calcium availability. If you notice pale foliage, a fertilizer containing nitrogen is likely needed. Blossom end rot means calcium is indicated.
A foliar feed of liquid seaweed often improves the flavor of tomatoes. Follow label directions and apply it during mild, not hot, weather. If calcium is needed, apply it during mild, not hot, weather and use a foliar feed. Calcium is going to be very slow to distribute throughout the plant if taken up by the roots this late in the season. Foliar feeds take effect quickly.
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Those interested in getting seeds for Er Jing Tiao should email me using my @gmail.com account. Just put rob.botanique in front of the at symbol.
The Sambal Oelek came out great. It’s not very hot, so a good dollop on food isn’t too much. If you prefer more heat, deseed the cores and toss them in, or add a hotter pepper, like serrano.
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I have a tiny curry leaf (karipatta) plant that is doing… nothing.
5 branches with leaves, one tiny one coming out the top, nothing has changed in a month. No new leaf growth, not sick or dying, just… nothing.
I’m wondering if it needs to be repotted for more root space.
Anyone have experience / ideas?
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Curry leaf likes warm to hot temperatures, though it will tolerate typical household temperatures. They do best with regular fertilizing, especially a high nitrogen type. It’s also important to make sure the plant, like any plant, has a source of calcium. Calcium can be depleted in potted plants, especially ones that have been in the same pot/soil for years. Use a Cal-Mag fertilizer and follow the label directions. Do not combine it with an NPK fertilizer.
These plants tolerate being somewhat pot-bound, as long as they don’t dry out and nutritional needs are met. I’ve got a couple in my windowsill that have been in the same pots for years. I do have to prune them back so they won’t become tall trees. They get Cal-Mag about every three-four weeks.
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Thank you!
I read that they like buttermilk every month or so, but when I fed a tbsp diluted in milk I had an ant problem 
Temp is not an issue.
I will look for cal-mag here.
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No issues with BER or pale foliage - I fertilized with a higher nitrogen fertilizer early in the season and switched to a 5-26-26 after they started flowering. Last dose was in the first week of Sept. Outside of some leaves yellowing due to age, everything still looks healthy - I just want to make sure this last batch of fruit has enough nutrients to see them through to the finish line!
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