Not much growth yet. I have been watering 3 times a day for the past week to keep the soil moist to allow the seeds to germinate. Was worried about the zinnias for a bit because I kept reading that some people see sprouts at day 3-5. Well, mine finally showed up at day 6. I think it was due to the cooler weather, if it had been warmer I am sure they would have come up faster. Most of the other plants said to allow 7-10 days.
Interestingly, the cilantro that I planted in my failed fall garden has sprouted. It is probably loving all the water this past week. The strawberry transplants have formed flowers and even some fruit. I did read that you should pinch off the flowers the first year of the plant to allow for more flowers next year. However, since most strawberry bushes won't survive the Arizona summer I am allowing all flowers to develop. I pulled off one of the strawberries this morning and ate it. Best strawberry ever- super sweet, juicy, deep red- the best!
The cantaloupe plants have sprouted as well. Hoping to get a few good cantaloupe this year.
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