Eggplants thrive when surrounded by compatible companion plants. Basil is a standout partner, enhancing eggplant flavor while helping deter pests. Marigolds can help repel nematodes, safeguarding eggplants from soil-borne threats. Beans make great neighbors, benefiting from the shade provided by eggplants. Peppers and tomatoes also complement eggplants with similar sun and water requirements. Additionally, consider thyme and oregano as companions, as they contribute to a healthier garden ecosystem. These companion plants enhance the growth and flavor of eggplants while promoting garden biodiversity and pest control.More
Of the several beans that we have planted in a "three sisters" garden, the gemination was about 90% or better. Plants are vigorous so far and are flowering. I suspect a good crop from them.
Planted just over a week ago. It germinated faster than I expected and was already coming up a few days ago. It's doing great and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
I purchased the Red-N-Sweet watermellon seeds from Thresh Seed Co. after seeing a PBS show about this variety of watermelon. The seeds were delivered promptly and I had a 100% germination of the seeds. The plants are healthy and thriving. I am looking forward to my first watermelon. I will definitely use Thresh Seeds in the future.
When my grandfather returned from the First World War, soon after the "land grab rush" began in Florida. He left his hometown, Madison GA (70 miles east of Atlanta), and went to Florida with his wife, only to be wiped out by the plant viruses, etc. that were destroying the tomatoes. Don't know if Marglobe appeared
to save the farmers while he was in Florida or after he had moved back to Madison, but he did grow it on his farm in Madison and it was a favorite with him, along with Rutgers, a child of Marglobe. Based on his recommendation, I grew what appears to be the "original" Rutgers here in Atlanta in the early 1970's because when I looked for Marglobe it wasn't available locally at the time I looked. That summer, the Rutgers that I grew was productive, healthy and delicious. Becky Weeks has told me that she believes that the Rutgers she has at Thresh may be the strain that I grew in the 1970's. In my search for that original taste of Rutgers over the years I have tried all of the newer strains of that tomato, only to be disappointed each time. Now, thanks to Thresh I may be able to renew my love affair with Rutgers, and not only that, but also Marglobe, the tomato that was the immediate ancestor of Rutgers, as both are available at Thresh Seed.
Easy grow and delish, i need to do more research on tending to it. It did not produce as long as I thought. My first year gardening, I have lots to learn.
I was reading about the history and development of the red and sweet watermelon, totally interesting. Well even though it's to late here in East tx to plant them I bought some seeds for next spring. What I am trying right now from Thresh seeds is the Texas tiny tomato that was also interesting. I have 4 plants up about 3 inches tall right now so let's see what happens.
