Another compost layer

Chopped down one of the bushes by the back sink, cut it up a bit more with the cutlass, added some kitchen scraps then made another layer.

Compost turn

Added a little more frozen green to the pile and turned it for the first time - there is some evidence of decomposition. The cardboard I was using as a cover had blown off and the pile was pretty dry. Added some water and re-covered.

First Ollatek planted!

Got some 1 gal grow bags and just planted the first one - 2 jiffy pots, each with 2 chives. Used a mix of the La Vega topsoil on the bottom, soil mix in the centre and potting mix on top. Used the small olla, soaked it well then put it in full sun. Will water for a few days until the roots get through the jiffy pot walls.

Chadon Beni kaput

The chadon beni did not make it - pulled them out of the jiffy pots and they came out without any roots. The pots were pretty dry at the end.
Planted 2 Pak Choi seeds in each pot - oasis cube at the centre.

No Scorpion

Decided against doing the Scorpion pepper - will focus initially on the ones likely to sell better, like tomatoes, ochro etc.

Chadon Beni issues

The chadon beni I had planted seems to be having some trouble - I'm thinking that the jiffy cube may be too moist for them. They initially started out looking good but have deteriorated in the last couple days.

Not too fast

Originally had plans to do cucumber, watermelon etc. but have decided not to bite off too much in the earlies. Will stick with what I have already planted, get comfortable with handling those before expanding.