Sunday update – Week #2

Hi everyone,

Thanks to all of your efforts, the greenhouse is looking amazing. I stopped by yesterday and was really impressed by the productivity. There are so many thriving plants!

Some things to keep in mind this week:

• We are going to need lots (hundreds) of four-inch pots. A little smaller or bigger is okay too. It looks like we might be a week away from transplanting time. Bring any extras you have at home, and ask your friends for donations. Also, if anyone is going to Swanson's, Skye or any other nurseries, please ask if they have any four-inch pots we can have.  
• It is getting pretty warm in the greenhouse, so keep an eye out for aphids. They will first look like little white dots and the leaves might feel sticky and look a little shiny. That is the "honeydew" they excrete. Smash them if you see them. If it is really bad, you can try gently washing them off. They may not appear until the plants get some true leaves, but keep your eyes open!  Hopefully, they won't appear at all.
• Great job on starting the peas and cilantro in potting soil in 4" pots. Three to four seeds per pot should do it and it is great if the peas get a pre-soak before planting. They will be able to go live outside on the shelves once they germinate (or even before, if we run out of room). We will be doing the same thing with the cucumbers, when the time comes - but only planting 2 seeds per pot.
• When watering be sure to go up on the ladder and see if the top shelf plants are thirsty.
• We're close to the point when the shelving on either side of the glass table will have to be cleared for plants.

Please be in touch with any questions.

-Abby (and Cyrus & Sue)