Sunday, February 27, 2011

Early Arugula

I sowed these arugula seeds 1 week ago today. Would transplant them
in the earth box, but we've been having overnight frost and some
prediction for snow in the bay area.

The middle spot contains artichoke seeds, but they don't appear to be sprouting.

Monday, February 21, 2011

'A' is for Artichoke and Arugula

Started seeds indoors today. Just a couple 'Imperial Star Hybrid'
Artichokes by Burpee. Also Arugula.

I decided to do an 'arugula grow-off' between two seed brands. I have
4 starts of 'Rocket Arugula' by Burpee (2009) and 4 starts of 'Rocket
Arugula' by Kitazawa Seed Co from Oakland, CA (2011). I picked up
these seeds from a shelf of Asian vegetable seeds at Yamagami's in
Cupertino, CA. I liked that they are local and the old fashion
packaging.

I plan to grow all 8 arugula starts in my EarthBox, which I just
filled with dirt and organic fertilizer today.