Had high hopes for this one.
I screened out some of my rough dirt to get the big rocks out of it. I also ordered a bag of planting soil online. I mixed the dirt and the planting soil and used it in this box. I also added some old Miracle-Gro food I found in the house when I bought it.
But I have not had much luck here. I originally planted tomatoes and peppers and onions. I do see a couple of sprigs popping up. I think they are peppers.
I have really kind of given up on the original plantings. I think maybe I planted to early. So I tried something different a few days ago.
| Germination days | Maturity | Depth | Spacing | Zone | Light | PH | Temp | Planted | ~Sprouts | Maturity | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Zucchinni | 10 | 60 | 1” | 3-4 | 2-12 | Full | 6-6.8 | 95 | 04/29/25 | 05/09/25 | 06/28/25 | Front Box 1 | |
| Spaghetti Winter Squash | 10 | 100 | 1” | 24 | 3-12 | Full | 6-6.8 | 95 | 04/29/25 | 05/09/25 | 08/07/25 | Front Box 1 | |
| Pattypan Squash | 14 | 60 | 1” | 24 | 3-12 | Full | 6-6.8 | 95 | 04/29/25 | 05/13/25 | 06/28/25 | Front Box 1 | |
| Waltham Butternut Squash | 14 | 90 | 1” | 18-36 | 3-11 | Full | 8-7.5 | 95 | 04/29/25 | 05/13/25 | 07/28/25 | Front Box 1 | |
| Grand Rapids Lettuce | 15 | 55 | 1/8” | 8-10 | 3-12 | Full-partial | 6-6.5 | 80 | 04/29/25 | 05/14/25 | 06/23/25 | Front Box 1 |
I would say its over planting for one box. But I want to see if any one thing sprouts and takes hold. I don’t expect they will all take off and to well. We will see. I have had luck with zucchini in a box on the back patio.