Shangrila-Garden

Autumn

2012-11-13T20:00:00.002-08:00

Growing Basil from seeds

2012-08-28T20:17:00.000-07:00

Do not cover the seeds with soil
腰水（こしみず）

Wish list

2012-08-18T22:50:00.000-07:00

Ranunculus Buttercup
Perennial Hibiscus
Camellia
Multilayer Gerbera
マツバギク

Preparing soil for vegetable plantation

2012-05-13T18:41:00.001-07:00

よい土

有機物が含まれた団粒構造で、水はけと通気性がよく、しかも保水性がある土壌です。

Soil structure: aggregate
enough organic matters
good drainage
aeration
water retentive

Organic material (有機材料) and Orangic matter (有機物) is different.

Garden soil
add compost 堆肥 (if animal manure is used, leave it for a week)
add lime 石灰 and leave it for a week
add base fertlizer

Parsley

2012-05-09T04:55:00.000-07:00

Salsa Verde

Oregano

2012-04-24T14:44:00.000-07:00

Umbrella Plant

2012-04-23T02:53:00.002-07:00

Schefflera Arboricola (Umbrella Plant)

Transferring to a larger pot

Fertilization

Every two month during May~October
Not necessary for one month when transferred to a larger pot with fresh soil

観葉植物用の置き肥（おきごえ）

茎「くき」stalk, stem
剪定「せんてい」pruning

Propagation
挿し木「さしき」cutting

Loofah Gourd (糸瓜 • ヘチマ)

2012-04-22T02:23:00.000-07:00

घिरौंला

seeds soaked in warm water

15 days since sowing the seed (2012-4-25)

Sowing Seed: End of March~Beginning of May
Germination time: 3 days to 3 weeks depending upon the temperature and the hardness of the seed.

Need a long hot growing season.

Harvest time: Autumn (September~October)

Direct Plantation is also possible.

Fertilization: Every month (May~July)

Germination and Transplantation

Soak seeds overnight for not only a faster germination but also a better germination rate.

Regular watering required
however, soil should not be damp

高植え（base up planting）

Pollination

Green Bean Cultivation (栽培・さいばい)

2012-04-21T17:20:00.000-07:00

Green beans are full of vitamin and dietary fiber.

I usually have them in my lunch box. Boiled beans with sesame and olive oil taste great on a hot day.

Germination: April 22, 2012

Germination (発芽・はつが) is relatively easier and quicker. The seeds should germinate within 10 days.
Once they are germinated, they would need full sun to grow.

Nice looking seedling: April 24, 2012

When seedlings (苗・なえ) are about 7 to 8 cm tall, they can be transplanted either into straight ground soil or to a bigger container. If necessary, thinning (間引き・まびき) should be carried out as well. Each seedling must contain at least two or three leaves. Evening, rather than morning or day, is the best time for transplant.

Transplanted to a bigger pot: April 28, 2012

Bean vines need pole support as they are not strong enough to hold on against strong wind. Care should be taken not to hurt the stems when using support poles.

May 4, 2012

Watering (水やり) is essential but should not be done excessively.

Harvesting (収穫・しゅうかく) is done two months after the transplant.

Fertilization (肥料・ひりょう) is usually unnecessary.

Once you see first flower buds (最初の花が咲きましたら), fertilize soil around the roots with solid type fertilizer (固形タイプ肥料). Then use diluted liquid fertilizer (薄めた液体タイプ肥料) every two weeks.

Tomato

2012-04-21T17:19:00.001-07:00

Avoid too much watering.

Tomato

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Decorative Indoor plants

2012-04-21T17:17:00.002-07:00

Monstera (モンステラ)

観葉植物「かんようしょくぶつ」

Flowers

2012-04-21T17:11:00.002-07:00

Calibrachoa Million Bells

Cuphea「クフェア」

ポーチュラカ Portulaca (Rose moss or Moss roses)
トレニア Torenia (Wishbone flowers)
姫金魚草・ヒメキンギョウソウ/リナリア Linaria (Toadflax)
ヒューケラ Heuchera
ペンタス Pentas
金盞花・キンセンカ pot marigold (calendula)
カーネーション Carnation
ダリア Dahlia
ガーベラ Gerbera
ホウセンカ Impatiens balsamina
百日草 Zinnia

Sweet Basil

2012-04-21T17:06:00.000-07:00

April 22, 2012

Mint

2012-04-21T17:05:00.001-07:00

Lemon Balm

2012-04-21T17:04:00.001-07:00

Thyme

2012-04-21T17:03:00.000-07:00

April 22, 2012

Rosemary

2012-04-21T17:02:00.000-07:00

April 22, 2012

Coriander

2012-04-10T23:54:00.001-07:00

Seed Plantation 種まき「たねまき」(Last week of March~Second week of May)
Germination 発芽「はつが」: in 10~14 days
Harvest 収穫「しゅうかく」(Second week of May~Second week of October)
Fertilization 肥料追加「ひりょう」(End of May~End of September)
Re-harvesting 再収穫「さいしゅうかく」(End of June~End of October)

April 22, 2012

Seed Extraction (Mid-October~Beginning of November)

May 4, 2012

April 10, 2012
We sowed seeds (soaked in warm water overnight).

May 12, 2012