Plant Event Reports from NikkiGerena - Northwest NJ (Zone 6a)

Plant Date(s) Report
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Purple Beauty') On July 11, 2017 Bloomed
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Fordhook') On July 11, 2017 Harvested
Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Burpee's Butterbush') On July 10, 2017 Plant emerged
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On July 10, 2017 Harvested
Onions (Allium cepa) On July 10, 2017 Maintenance performed
Cut down to 4"
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Fordhook') On July 10, 2017 Fruit Ripened
Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Waltham') On July 8, 2017 Plant emerged
Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Vegetable Spaghetti') On July 8, 2017 Plant emerged
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Super Sweet 100') On July 7, 2017 Bloomed
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth') On July 7, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
These are about 7ft tall right now.
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Burpee's Big Boy®') On July 6, 2017 Transplanted
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Beefmaster') On July 6, 2017 Transplanted
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Wee-B-Little') On July 6, 2017 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Commander in Chief') On July 5, 2017 Plant emerged
Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Peace') On July 4, 2017 Bloomed
Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Burpee's Butterbush') On July 2, 2017 Seeds sown
4
Butternut Squash (Cucurbita moschata 'Waltham') On July 2, 2017 Seeds sown
3
Summer Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Early Prolific Straightneck') On July 2, 2017 Seeds sown
2
Spaghetti Squash (Cucurbita pepo 'Vegetable Spaghetti') On July 2, 2017 Seeds sown
1
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Picklebush') On July 2, 2017 Bloomed
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker') On July 2, 2017 Plant emerged
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Sugar Pie') On July 2, 2017 Bloomed
Culinary Sages (Salvia officinalis) On July 2, 2017 Plant emerged
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Long Red Cayenne') On June 27, 2017 Plant emerged
Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno M') On June 27, 2017 Plant emerged
Hot Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Hungarian Yellow Wax') On June 27, 2017 Plant emerged
On June 27, 2017 Plant emerged
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Anaheim') On June 27, 2017 Plant emerged
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker') On June 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) On June 26, 2017 Plant emerged
Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel' On June 26, 2017 Bloomed
Woke up to some beautiful blooms on the new wood. Very happy with how well this plant did despite the setbacks.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Fordhook') On June 26, 2017 Bloomed
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') On June 25, 2017 Plant emerged
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Mix') On June 25, 2017 Plant emerged
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Silver Princess') On June 25, 2017 Plant emerged
Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum) On June 23, 2017 Plant emerged
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea 'Calabrese') On June 22, 2017 Plant emerged
Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus 'Nantes Coreless') On June 21, 2017 Plant emerged
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On June 21, 2017 Plant emerged
Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii 'Goldsturm') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Pink Evening Primrose (Oenothera speciosa) On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Painted Daisy (Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Mix') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Peach (Prunus persica 'J H Hale') On June 20, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
I think this tree was kept refrigerated in Fl and shipped late in the Spring season. It was dormant even though it's already June. Today the very first leaves are growing. it won't bear fruit as it's late in the season, but that's great for setting a good root system.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Foxy Mix') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Silver Princess') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'Rosea') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'Caerulea') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Canterbury Bells (Campanula medium 'Alba') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'SunSugar F1') On June 20, 2017 Bloomed
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') On June 20, 2017 Seeds sown
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Carpet of Snow') On June 19, 2017 Plant emerged
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea 'Calabrese') On June 19, 2017 Seeds sown
Rose (Rosa 'Smokin' Hot') On June 19, 2017 Bloomed
Lily (Lilium 'Centerfold') On June 18, 2017 Plant emerged
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt') On June 18, 2017 Plant emerged
Tufted Airplant (Guzmania) On June 17, 2017 Plant emerged
Another pup emerged. The plant doesn't look good right now though, so I'm not sure it will grow enough to separate before I have to get rid of the whole thing.
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans 'Giant Cactus Double Mix') On June 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Zinnia 'California Giant Mix' On June 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Mealy Cup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder') On June 16, 2017 Plant emerged
Peach (Prunus persica 'J H Hale') On June 15, 2017 Transplanted
Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus 'Classic Artistic Mix') On June 15, 2017 Plant emerged
China Aster (Callistephus chinensis 'Crego Mix') On June 15, 2017 Plant emerged
Salvia (Salvia splendens 'Bonfire') On June 14, 2017 Plant emerged
Calendula officinalis 'Crackerjack Mixed Colors' On June 14, 2017 Plant emerged
Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus 'Nantes Coreless') On June 13, 2017 Seeds sown
On June 13, 2017 Seeds sown
Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Anaheim') On June 13, 2017 Seeds sown
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Long Red Cayenne') On June 13, 2017 Seeds sown
Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno M') On June 13, 2017 Seeds sown
Hot Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Hungarian Yellow Wax') On June 13, 2017 Seeds sown
Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno M') On June 13, 2017 Bloomed
Petunias (Petunia) On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Oreganos (Origanum vulgare) On June 12, 2017 Seeds sown
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On June 12, 2017 Seeds sown
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas 'Beauregard') On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Bigleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer® The Original) On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Wax Begonia (Begonia cucullata) On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno M') On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea 'Dalmatian Rose') On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'SunSugar F1') On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Mr. Stripey') On June 12, 2017 Transplanted
Spike Speedwell (Veronica Magic Show™ Pink Potion) On June 11, 2017 Transplanted
Calendula officinalis 'Crackerjack Mixed Colors' On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Zinnia (Zinnia elegans 'Giant Cactus Double Mix') On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Zinnia 'California Giant Mix' On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Salvia (Salvia splendens 'Bonfire') On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Mealy Cup Sage (Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder') On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Bee Balms (Monarda) On June 11, 2017 Transplanted
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima 'Carpet of Snow') On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Bachelor's Button (Centaurea cyanus 'Classic Artistic Mix') On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
China Aster (Callistephus chinensis 'Crego Mix') On June 11, 2017 Seeds sown
Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeno M') On June 10, 2017 Obtained plant
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On June 9, 2017 Plant emerged
Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) On June 9, 2017 Transplanted
Toad Lily (Tricyrtis hirta 'Blue Wonder') On June 8, 2017 Transplanted
Peach (Prunus persica 'Reliance') On June 8, 2017 Maintenance performed
Thinned peaches.
Garlic (Allium sativum) On June 8, 2017 Maintenance performed
Cut down to 4"
Onions (Allium cepa) On June 8, 2017 Maintenance performed
Cut down to 4"
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Purple Beauty') On June 8, 2017 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Commander in Chief') On June 7, 2017 Transplanted
Lily (Lilium 'Centerfold') On June 7, 2017 Transplanted
Calendula officinalis 'Crackerjack Mixed Colors' On June 7, 2017 Plant emerged
Semi-dwarf Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale 'Pizzicato') On June 4, 2017 Seeds germinated
Tufted Airplant (Guzmania) On June 4, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted the pup. I'm hoping the plant gives me another pup or two.
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen') On June 4, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
I think I killed these seedlings somehow. Not sure if it rained too much in May, or what happened, but they all died.
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On June 2, 2017 Seeds sown
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Sarah Bernhardt') On June 2, 2017 Transplanted
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Festiva Maxima') On June 2, 2017 Transplanted
Calendula officinalis 'Crackerjack Mixed Colors' On June 2, 2017 Seeds sown
Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel' On June 2, 2017 Transplanted
Did really well after I pruned it. It's now in it's permanent location in my garden.
Oreganos (Origanum vulgare) On June 1, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Raspberry (Rubus idaeus 'Willamette') On June 1, 2017 Transplanted
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' On June 1, 2017 Bloomed
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On June 1, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Wildlife again...😭
Bleeding Heart (Lamprocapnos spectabilis) On June 1, 2017 Transplanted
Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum) On June 1, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Wildlife ended this planting.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') On June 1, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On May 28, 2017 Harvested
Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam Improved') On May 27, 2017 Plant emerged
Thymes (Thymus) On May 22, 2017 Seeds sown
Culinary Sages (Salvia officinalis) On May 22, 2017 Seeds sown
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Jubilee') On May 22, 2017 Transplanted
Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum) On May 21, 2017 Plant emerged
Sweet Corn (Zea mays subsp. mays 'Golden Bantam Improved') On May 21, 2017 Seeds sown
Oreganos (Origanum vulgare) On May 21, 2017 Plant emerged
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Sugar Pie') On May 21, 2017 Transplanted
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Fordhook') On May 21, 2017 Transplanted
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On May 19, 2017 Plant emerged
Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus 'Nantes Coreless') On May 19, 2017 Plant emerged
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Purple Beauty') On May 18, 2017 Plant emerged
Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides 'Versa Crimson Gold') On May 17, 2017 Transplanted
Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) On May 17, 2017 Transplanted
Polka-Dot Plant (Hypoestes phyllostachya Splash Select™ Red) On May 17, 2017 Transplanted
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Parris Island') On May 17, 2017 Plant emerged
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Black-Seeded Simpson') On May 17, 2017 Plant emerged
Coleus (Coleus scutellarioides 'Versa Crimson Gold') On May 14, 2017 Obtained plant
Gift from my mother in law for Mother's Day
Garlic (Allium sativum) On May 14, 2017 Plant emerged
Onions (Allium cepa) On May 14, 2017 Plant emerged
Busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) On May 12, 2017 Obtained plant
Given to me by Chris and his teacher as a mother's day gift.
Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus 'Nantes Coreless') On May 8, 2017 Seeds sown
Garlic (Allium sativum) On May 8, 2017 Transplanted
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Parris Island') On May 8, 2017 Seeds sown
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Black-Seeded Simpson') On May 8, 2017 Seeds sown
Onions (Allium cepa) On May 8, 2017 Transplanted
Hedgehog Cactus (Thelocactus setispinus) On May 8, 2017 Seeds germinated
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen') On May 8, 2017 Plant emerged
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth') On May 8, 2017 Plant emerged
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Quinault') On May 8, 2017 Transplanted
Squirrels destroyed my strawberry plants, so I transplanted them to hanging pots.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Ozark Beauty') On May 8, 2017 Transplanted
Squirrels destroyed my strawberry plants, so I transplanted them to hanging pots.
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Allstar') On May 8, 2017 Transplanted
Squirrels destroyed my strawberry plants, so I transplanted them to hanging pots.
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon') On May 7, 2017 Bloomed
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia) On May 7, 2017 Seeds germinated
Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel' On May 7, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Bambi came and ate Dr Ruppel. Nearly all the leaves and left the vines. I pruned it down to about 6". I'm disgusted!
Clematis 'H.F. Young' On May 6, 2017 Plant emerged
There are some leaves coming up. Hoping the growth really picks up once it's warm again.
Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) On May 2, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Both traps with ants opened. Neither ant was digested.
Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'Peace') On May 1, 2017 Transplanted
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Dreams') On May 1, 2017 Plant emerged
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth') On May 1, 2017 Transplanted
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Picklebush') On May 1, 2017 Transplanted
Rose (Rosa 'Smokin' Hot') On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen') On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Goblin') On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire') On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chabaud Red And Yellow') On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Picklebush') On April 30, 2017 Seeds germinated
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') On April 30, 2017 Transplanted
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On April 30, 2017 Seeds sown
Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum) On April 30, 2017 Seeds sown
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Dreams') On April 29, 2017 Transplanted
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen') On April 29, 2017 Seeds germinated
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth') On April 29, 2017 Seeds germinated
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Goblin') On April 29, 2017 Seeds germinated
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire') On April 29, 2017 Seeds germinated
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) On April 29, 2017 Seeds germinated
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Jubilee') On April 29, 2017 Plant emerged
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium 'Duke') On April 29, 2017 Bloomed
Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulata) On April 28, 2017 Bloomed
Flowering Crabapple (Malus 'Snowdrift') On April 28, 2017 Bloomed
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On April 28, 2017 Plant emerged
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Dreams') On April 28, 2017 Seeds germinated
Most of these seeds germinated. Yay!
Dragon Tree (Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia) On April 28, 2017 Potted up
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chabaud Red And Yellow') On April 28, 2017 Seeds germinated
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) On April 28, 2017 Potted up
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') On April 28, 2017 Seeds germinated
Clematis 'Dr. Ruppel' On April 27, 2017 Maintenance performed
Pruned all vines back to 12". Hoping for more bushy growth and good root establishment.
Clematis 'H.F. Young' On April 27, 2017 Potted up
I received this as a plug. Planted 2" below surface in a 10" pot.
Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan') On April 27, 2017 Bloomed
Hedgehog Cactus (Thelocactus setispinus) On April 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Semi-dwarf Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale 'Pizzicato') On April 26, 2017 Seeds sown
English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia subsp. angustifolia) On April 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Maiden Pink (Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire') On April 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) On April 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Aubrieta 'Whitewell Gem' On April 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On April 26, 2017 Seeds germinated
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Dreams') On April 26, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
The seeds were still pretty hard, and after reading about how tough the outer shell is, I decided to stratify. They are back in the bag.
Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) On April 26, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Large trap caught a small ant
Crabapple (Malus 'Cardinal') On April 26, 2017 Bloomed
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Dreams') On April 25, 2017 Seeds sown
I put these in a baggy with a moist paper towel. The bag is closed but the peas are uncovered and sitting in a desk drawer.
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia 'Goblin') On April 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chabaud Red And Yellow') On April 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels') On April 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Jubilee') On April 25, 2017 Seeds germinated
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus 'Sweet Dreams') On April 24, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
I had these peas in my pant pocket because I was going to sow them this weekend, and forgot them. The pants went through a laundry cycle. I'm hoping they will still germinate. We'll see. Soaked in warm water overnight. They didn't really change much.
Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) On April 24, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Small trap caught a small ant
Venus Fly Trap (Dionaea muscipula) On April 24, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Large trap caught a caterpillar
Radishes (Raphanus sativus) On April 24, 2017 Seeds sown
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen') On April 23, 2017 Seeds sown
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Picklebush') On April 23, 2017 Seeds sown
Wild Blue Phlox (Phlox divaricata 'Blue Moon') On April 23, 2017 Plant emerged
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Mammoth') On April 22, 2017 Seeds sown
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Super Sweet 100') On April 21, 2017 Plant emerged
Peach (Prunus persica 'Reliance') On April 18, 2017 Bloomed
Rhododendron 'Nova Zembla' On April 18, 2017 Maintenance performed
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Sugar Pie') On April 18, 2017 Plant emerged
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) On April 18, 2017 Transplanted
Moved to a larger pot.
Zucchini (Cucurbita pepo 'Fordhook') On April 17, 2017 Plant emerged
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium 'Duke') On April 16, 2017 Transplanted
Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium 'Duke') On April 15, 2017 Obtained plant
Crabapple (Malus 'Cardinal') On April 13, 2017 Maintenance performed
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Ozark Beauty') On April 12, 2017 Obtained plant
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Quinault') On April 12, 2017 Obtained plant
Strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa 'Allstar') On April 12, 2017 Obtained plant
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Super Sweet 100') On April 9, 2017 Seeds sown
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus 'Jubilee') On April 9, 2017 Seeds sown
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Purple Beauty') On April 9, 2017 Seeds sown
Japanese Flowering Cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan') On April 8, 2017 Transplanted
Peach (Prunus persica 'Reliance') On April 7, 2017 Transplanted
Tufted Airplant (Guzmania) On April 6, 2017 Plant emerged
A pup is just starting to grow.

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