Showing posts with label sprouting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sprouting. Show all posts

Sunday, June 14, 2009

Day 2 - New plantling


Although Last sapling dried but new sapling which had appeared yesterday ( Photo 2 of post made on 13 June 09) was standing tall. Above is photograph of how it looks on its 2nd Day. Leaves of this tiny plant were visible today.

I have brought few more seeds of Zinnia which i have also sown today. As per packet flowers should be of yellow, orange and blue. Will update about it as and when they start growing.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Day 3 - New sprout coming and leaves got greener

Photo 1


Photo 2



Photo 3


No change in small plant which developed two days back except leaves got greener (Photo 3) . I also found another sprout has just started coming out (Photo 2). Today I have also added photograph seeds I have used ( Photo 1). Yesterday it rained after which I saw earthworms in soil, it seems they were in manure.
I know Earth worms are a beneficial to the soil. They do not damage or eat any seed. They eat bacteria and fungi that are consuming vegetative matter in the soil. In return they leave their castings which becomes some of the best plant nutrients. Their movement in the soil also helps provide spaces for air and water.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Day 2 - Leaves formation started


This plant is growing fast. Till yesterday it was just touching soil. Now its 10 cm above soil ( I have use a mixture of manure and soil in 25:75 ratio). I have read on internet it takes eight to ten weeks for Zinnia to bloom

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Day 1 - Seed Sprouting



Finally one of my Zinnia seeds sprouted. It was quiet an accomplishing feeling after failing first time.
Weather was very hot, temperature was souring as high as 45 Centigrade.
It took around five days after seeds were sown.
I watered twice a day and full 6 hours of bright sun