Seeding

Before

We planted 4 different types of seeds: carrots, radishes, beets and turnips. We had 2 available rows to seed. The carrots got their own row while the radishes and turnips shared a row. We saw the radishes and turnips after 5 days, but the carrots took about twice as long to make an appearance. Because we ran out of space, we placed the beet seeds in between the lettuce, kale and spinach. The beet started showing about the same time as the carrots.

After

Turnip and Radish Harvest

We got to harvest our turnips and radishes. Aedan remarked, "The turnips tasted very plain but actually were really good. The radishes had an actual flavor that you could taste even though it was very slightly bitter." Aedan also mentioned, "It was fun to use the garden to grow stuff and actually be able to eat it." Jill states, "I thought the turnip and radish was a good test not only to watch the plants grow but to eat them. In the end, they tasted really good like a mild sweet taste." Most students tasted both plants and enjoyed eating them. Like the lettuce and spinach, we had ranch for dipping. More was used this time.

Growing!!

The garden looks great. We have been watering also everyday. The plants are liking the cool mornings but not the sunny afternoons. The kale especially is wilting in the full sun after school. Hopefully the cool weather this weekend will make the plants more happy. We have noticed the leaves in ALL of our plants having many little holes. Mrs. Reichele did some research and found our problem. We have flea beetles!! She bought some spray that is safe, and it is doing the trick.

Planting Complete!!

 Our plants are in!! The hard work is completed, and now we only need to watch the garden grow. Actually, we will need to keep watering. We planted Kale (Dinasour and Red Russian), Chinese cabbage, Spinach, Arougula and Salad Bowl Lettuce (Regular and Red). From seed, we planted Purple Top White Globe Turnips, Cherrybelle Radishes and Crimson Giant Radishes. The fifth graders are so excited and have worked very hard. They can't wait to eat the fruits of their labor.