New seed report

Mizuna Greens:

2. Write a detailed description of those plants’ requirements.

1. Leafy greens.
2. Fall, spring (frost resistant)
3. Takes 7 days to germinate. No special preparation is needed
4. Seed will grow mature in 44 days.
5. It requires 15'' of space between rows and 9'' space between each plant.
6. The plant requires an 6-7 ph soil, and well watered soil.
7. It requires well watered soil. Durable against cold temperatures.
8. Can you find any information about good companion plants that should grow along with it?

3. Came from Japan and Americans have been using it widely ever since from an edible green to a showpiece addition to gardens.

http://myfolia.com/plants/2172-mizuna-brassica-rapa-nipposinica-group

http://www.gardenzone.info/crops/mizuna.php

http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Grow-Mizuna-436594345

2nd plant:

2. Write a detailed description of those plants’ requirements.

1. What sort of plant is it? Vegetable, Fruit, Root crop, tree, bush etc.
2. What is the growing season for this plant…remember San Diego has a unique growing climate and some of the information on the internet might say that something won’t grow in the winter but that might not be true for here. On the other hand, some people think you can grow anything you want in SD year-round and that definitely is not the case.
3. How long does it take to germinate?  Does it require any special preparation? (ex. some seeds need to be frozen before they will germinate)
4. How long does this plant take to go from seed to harvest?  Does it make sense for the time scale of this semester?…does it matter?  Maybe you would still like to think about how it might benefit the garden in the long term.
5. How much space does it require to grow and harvest a reasonable amount?  (ex. To grow enough wheat to make bread to feed all our guests at exhibition would probably require more land than we have!)
1. How far should they be planted from one another?
6. What are the soil requirements for this plant?  Is it a “heavy feeder” i.e. does it require really rich soil or the addition of specific soil additives?
1. Does it like acidic/basic soil?
2. Can you find information about ideal N-P-K ratios?
7. What are the watering requirements?
1. Does it need a lot of water or does it prefer our local arid climate?
2. Is it better to overhead water (by sprinkler) or use drip irrigation or water only at the base to avoid getting the leaves wet?
8. Can you find any information about good companion plants that should grow along with it?

3. Last, but certainly not least, provide at least one other interesting fact about each of these plants…is it medicinal? Is there important cultural significance to this plant? Are parts of the plant edible while others poisonous? Does it require a specific pollinator? I hope you get the idea.

Mizuna Mustard Greens - Brassica rapa (Japonica group)

http://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Mustard_Greens_6451.php

http://www.ehow.com/list_7271307_vegetables-grow-winter-san-diego.html

2.

a. Vegitable/herb greens.

b. Growing season fall/winter to spring. cool weather.

c. Germinates in cool wet weather. Can be sewn indoors and transplanted for earlier harvest. Requires seedbed to be evenly moist.

d. Days to gemination 3-10. 40-50 days to maturity

e. Requires 8" space and 1/2-1/4" space deep

f. Needs enriched soil with mature compost.

g. Prefers moderate watering, with soil drying before each watering (plant stays moist though)

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Pea Green Arrow - Guisante Flecha Verde

http://parkseed.com/pea-green-arrow/p/5237/

2.

a. Vegitable/bean

b. Growing season fall/spring crop. love cold weather.

c. It takes 7-15 days for the seeds to germinate

d. Takes 70 days to mature

e. Requires 14-28" Grow space, 1/2-3/4" Depth 

f. Likes phosphorus and potassium.

g. Soaking in water prevents disease (water frequently)

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Mini Purplette Bunching Onion - Allium cepa

http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_center/product_details.aspx?item_no=PS20618

2.

a. Root/bulb

b. Can be planted for the summer or winter season.

c. Germination takes 7-14 days. Seedbed must be evenly moist through germination.

d. Takes 60-65 days to mature. seems reasonable, 2 months about the rest of the semester.

e.Requires 1" space after thinning, 1/8-1/4" depth.

f. Prefers rich well-drained soil. needs abundant moisture for the bulbs to grow. i. likes slightly acidic to neutral soil.

g. Need consistant moisture for bulbs to grow.

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