Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi Molly, Yes, I did refill - are you not supposed to do that? Kathy > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi Melody, I have been to the website. I didn't see anything on how many seeds to use. I used a lot more than one or two teaspoons. It was probably 1/4 of a cup. I actually started with a little more than that but when they swelled up, I took some out. I'll look back through the Sproutpeople website. Thanks, Kathy > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm new to the Forum. I'm sure this has been asked and answered but a search brought up too many unrelated posts. > > > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. I did the rinses and drained it best I could every 8 - 12 hours so I'm not sure what went wrong. How many Tbs of seeds should I use? Is the 1 quart mason jar not the best device for broccoli sprouts? > > > > Thanks, > > Kathy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Kathy, You need to go to www.sproutpeople.org and look at the sprouting videos. Rinse and drain. You seeds should only be in water during the initial soak period. ew Re: Broccoli Sprouts Hi Molly, Yes, I did refill - are you not supposed to do that? Kathy > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 kathy, Start small and then build up as you get experience. I use only one heaping spoonful of most seeds as I am only sprouting for two people. ew Re: Broccoli Sprouts Hi Melody, I have been to the website. I didn't see anything on how many seeds to use. I used a lot more than one or two teaspoons. It was probably 1/4 of a cup. I actually started with a little more than that but when they swelled up, I took some out. I'll look back through the Sproutpeople website. Thanks, Kathy > > > > Hi, > > > > I'm new to the Forum. I'm sure this has been asked and answered but a search brought up too many unrelated posts. > > > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. I did the rinses and drained it best I could every 8 - 12 hours so I'm not sure what went wrong. How many Tbs of seeds should I use? Is the 1 quart mason jar not the best device for broccoli sprouts? > > > > Thanks, > > Kathy > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 You used 1/4 cup for ONE MASON JAR?? lol Now we know what happened. EW has said it best. Start slow and easy. You'll do much better the next time. Melody > > > > > > Hi, > > > > > > I'm new to the Forum. I'm sure this has been asked and answered but a search brought up too many unrelated posts. > > > > > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. I did the rinses and drained it best I could every 8 - 12 hours so I'm not sure what went wrong. How many Tbs of seeds should I use? Is the 1 quart mason jar not the best device for broccoli sprouts? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Kathy > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Kathy, you can also go on youtube and watch the COUNTLESS mason jar methods of sprouting anything. Just type in the words Sprouting And a whole bunch of videos will come up. You'll be amazed. Melody > > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 One spoon for two folks? Oh boy. I now realise that I am sooooo greedy with my sprout consumption *blush* Charlotte I use only one heaping spoonful of most seeds as I am only sprouting for two people. > ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 You're probably note greedy. I have 10 different sprouters going at once, and would do more if I could get my wife to eat more. ew Re: Broccoli Sprouts One spoon for two folks? Oh boy. I now realise that I am sooooo greedy with my sprout consumption *blush* Charlotte I use only one heaping spoonful of most seeds as I am only sprouting for two people. > ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 That shoud say 'not greedy', and to think, I was an English major. Re: Broccoli Sprouts One spoon for two folks? Oh boy. I now realise that I am sooooo greedy with my sprout consumption *blush* Charlotte I use only one heaping spoonful of most seeds as I am only sprouting for two people. > ew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Zuccini and summer squash are ridiculously easy to grow. I grow them upside down in containers, or just toss seeds up my hill where the plant can vine down the hill. > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I collected some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we were closer as I'd like some zucchini. > > > Carolyn Wilkerson >  > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten > 1/2 c. skim milk > 2 tsp. baking powder > 3 tbsp. flour > 1/4 c. chopped parsley > 1 c. garlic, minced > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated > 1 c. croutons (optional) > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg substitute, milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and onion; whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. Toss. Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will freeze well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender and mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 LOL, that mindset cracks me up. People will happily eat whatever is on a grocey store shelf, but scoff at something from a home garden. I wonder if anyone realizes just how many people handle store produce...from the farm to the people of pick it, transport it, stock it, etc. It is the same reaction when I tell people I drink raw milk straight from my cow-they turn their nose up and some visibly shudder, yet they have no qualms about drinking milk transported thousands of miles in a tanker truck, lol. > > I think I told you the story of the lady in the grocery store that was picking through some really ugly zucchini. It was $2.49 a pound and didn't look good at all. I said it was too bad she wasn't one of my neighbors, cause I would give her zucchini for free. > She said, " I ain't never, ever gonna eat nothing growed in nobody's back yard " . > It's not easy giving it away. Two years ago I entered a chili salsa contest. It was the same time when there was a big scare about e-coli and chilies coming from Mexico. Nobody won the contest, because nobody would taste the salsa. I wanted to say that my chilies were home grown, but I couldn't. I was told that that would be cheating. > ew > Re: Broccoli Sprouts > > EW: > > I have never used one spoonful of any seeds in my life. I'm a 1/4 cup kind of person. I give out LOTS of sprouts around here. lol > > Melody > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Do you know how many times a person has said the following to me: " I know that your sprouts are contaminated with e-coli " . I would respond " Oh yeah, and how do you know this " ? and they would say: " Well, I read that people died from eating Alfalfa sprouts, so that means all sprouts are contaminated so I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY YOU WOULD GROW SPROUTS " I would gently say " Would you like me to educate you on WHICH sprouts were contaminated and WHY they were contaminated " and that there has NEVER been a case where someone has died from their HOME GROWN SPROUTS?? " " Its the companies that grow them in fields and they have been contaminated by an outside source and then the sprouts were packaged and sold AND THAT'S HOW PEOPLE GET SICK " ????? They would look at me and say " But the article said that sprouts killed people, what are you talking about? " Well,!!!!! to say that I no longer try to educate people, is putting it mildly. I'll never forget when a family member (at some anniversary get together), and who knew I was a sprouter, walked over to me and said " Oh, it's too bad that you are sprouting those broccoli sprouts for nothing, they don't really do anything? " I said " Oh really, I shall email your wife tomorrow with a video from the American Cancer Society " and I did, and it refuted anything that this person said. Made no difference whatsoever. When a person has a mind set in a certain way, NOTHING YOU SAY OR DO will change that way of thinking. That's why I try to hang around with like minded people who enjoy eating healthy. Works for me. The others can laugh at me all they want, while they cough their brains out while they smoke, while they take 4 shots of insulin a day because they weigh 400 lbs. (they were NOT born with this) and they laugh at my eating sprouts while they eat a hero made with salami, smoked provolone, bacon, mayo and french fries). That's right, they pile the french fries in the sandwich. I give up. Melody > > > > I think I told you the story of the lady in the grocery store that was picking through some really ugly zucchini. It was $2.49 a pound and didn't look good at all. I said it was too bad she wasn't one of my neighbors, cause I would give her zucchini for free. > > She said, " I ain't never, ever gonna eat nothing growed in nobody's back yard " . > > It's not easy giving it away. Two years ago I entered a chili salsa contest. It was the same time when there was a big scare about e-coli and chilies coming from Mexico. Nobody won the contest, because nobody would taste the salsa. I wanted to say that my chilies were home grown, but I couldn't. I was told that that would be cheating. > > ew > > Re: Broccoli Sprouts > > > > EW: > > > > I have never used one spoonful of any seeds in my life. I'm a 1/4 cup kind of person. I give out LOTS of sprouts around here. lol > > > > Melody > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3993245506_b3dbc33978.jpg hehe! > > That is probably one tablespoon not teaspoon and heaping. And since his wife doesn't eat them, EW finishes those off. > > > Carolyn Wilkerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 There is some writing in he spoon. Any body know what it is? ew Re: Broccoli Sprouts http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3993245506_b3dbc33978.jpg hehe! > > That is probably one tablespoon not teaspoon and heaping. And since his wife doesn't eat them, EW finishes those off. > > > Carolyn Wilkerson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 I expanded the photo on my ipad, looks like the writing is mostly graffiti, but it does look like there might be something engraved on the other side. Reminds me of when I was a cop, and would pull over a drunk driver-they always gave the standard " but I only had ONE drink, officer " , to which I would ask if that one drink was served in a 50 gallon drum! > > > > That is probably one tablespoon not teaspoon and heaping. And since his wife doesn't eat them, EW finishes those off. > > > > > > Carolyn Wilkerson > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 Thanks. Somehow I didn't understand that. Kathy > > > I tried to grow broccoli seeds in a 1 quart mason jar with the medium mesh. I couldn't find anywhere how much seeds to put in. I probably put in too many. It generated a lot of bubbles and then a few started to sprout but eventually the bubbles stopped and it looked like it had all come to a standstill. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Mine are a bit different. Instead of hanging upside down on hooks on the " tree " , these are on the post and instead of planting at the bottom, they are planted through holes with plastic and sponges on the sides of the planter. I don't know how I can put a bucket or something like that on this one. It has a stand at the bottom and then some tie down things that go over it to keep it from blowing over. It has worked for that. I'd have to cut a big hole like for pvc pipe in the middle for it to go over the pole. And the holes would have to be in the sides but have to be careful that the sides of the hole wouldn't cut the stems of the tomato plant. I hope she does send me new bags as she said she would. They had that I bought 8 from them but my first one I bought from a cooking utensils store in an outlet mall near Dalton, GA. I love those stores. I got a good price on it, I think. The others,the 8 was a guy one get one free.Sure worked well for chives. But I am not sure what to do now that it is blooming. Do I try to get seeds from that? or just mix up the flowers in a salad as chives can be eaten, even flowers, I understand.  Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:53 AM Subject: Re: Broccoli Sprouts  The topsy turvy planters are horrible for falling apart mid season. I make my own upside down planters by cutting a hole in the bottom of a standard hanging basket, then covering the hole with landscape fabric to hold the soil in. I cut an X in the fabric, so I can poke my seedling up through the bottom of it, then fill it with soil. I use the top part of the planter to plant herbs, leaf lettuce, or some other thing so the planter does double duty. I can usually get my hanging baskets for free from freecycle, or very cheap at yard sales and flea markets. There is also a plant nursery here in town that gives away free pots that they have transplanted things from-they have a big bin of all sorts of planters and the public is free to help themselves to it...which I do regularly, lol > > > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I collected some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we were closer as I'd like some zucchini. > > > > > > Carolyn Wilkerson > >  > > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE > > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) > > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten > > 1/2 c. skim milk > > 2 tsp. baking powder > > 3 tbsp. flour > > 1/4 c. chopped parsley > > 1 c. garlic, minced > > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped > > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated > > 1 c. croutons (optional) > > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) > > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg substitute, milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and onion; whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. Toss. Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will freeze well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender and mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 When you say you wrap the coir in mesh, do you use something like the nut bags or a laundry bag for delicates or what? Do you water it or do you spray it with water? Maybe you can use that camera to take some videos of each but stay on the item a bit so we can really see it and get close to the mesh. And then go to another part of the garden and take moe photos to show us how you are growing things. I also got two 5 gallon pails from Lowe's, nothing in them. I plan to drill holes in one and drill a hole for a pvc pipe and guess I need a drain hole in the bottom. There is a rim on the containers so it will keep one off the bottom. They were $2.50 or $2.38 a bucket so about $5 for the hydroponic container (if I can call it that) and need a piece of PVC pipe. Put the Lowe's label toward the wall.  I am not sure what to put in there. They had buy 2 get 1 free on their solar lights so I did.   Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:39 AM Subject: Re: Re: Broccoli Sprouts  May I ask, which kind of herbs? Also, what else do you plant? I know tomatoes  can one do strawberries or what else? I'm always looking for ways to outfox the chickens and the deer. Thanks, Pam Reply-To: <sproutpeople > Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012 8:10 AM To: <sproutpeople > Subject: Re: Broccoli Sprouts > > > > > > > I use a LOT of coir baskets-I have several of the long window box kind, which > I have mounted to a frame, and they are PERFECT for upside down gardening. I > do use the plastic ones too, but I try to avoid plastics for fear of leaching, > but I do make do with them when needed (I get the kind that had some type of > edible plant in them in the first place, HOPING that the plastic is safer, but > I doubt it, lol. I also roll up strips of coir into a " totum " type pole, and > wrap it with mesh-PERFECT for planting herbs all up and around the length of > it, so you can have 10 or 12 herbs all growing from the same " pole " . Very > good way to conserve space. I have one hanging by the front door of my house > in the summer-great way to grow lots of herbs, and one heck of a conversation > piece, lol. > > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I collected >>>>> > >>> some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we were >>>>> > >>> closer as I'd like some zucchini. >>>>>>> > >>> > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Carolyn Wilkerson >>>>>>> > >>> > >  >>>>>>> > >>> > > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/2 c. skim milk >>>>>>> > >>> > > 2 tsp. baking powder >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. flour >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/4 c. chopped parsley >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. garlic, minced >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. croutons (optional) >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) >>>>>>> > >>> > > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg >>>>>>> substitute, >>>>> > >>> milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and >>>>> onion; >>>>> > >>> whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. Toss. >>>>> > >>> Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will >>>>> freeze >>>>> > >>> well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, >>>>> > >>> uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender and >>>>> > >>> mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. >>>>>>> > >>> > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 both ways please Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:01 PM Subject: Re: Broccoli Sprouts  I grow pretty much every herb known to man, lol. I also grow chamomile and lavender this way-it looks just lovely growing on the pole. Strawberries do well in the upside down pots (I grow alpine and dwarf white strawberries) Peppers, pimentos, etc. also do well on the poles. I will look through my gardening pictures to see if I have a pic of one of the poles while it is growing. I have a plain one here that I am getting ready to plant, but might have a pic of one in bloom, to give you a better idea. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I > collected > >>>>> > >>> some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we > were > >>>>> > >>> closer as I'd like some zucchini. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Carolyn Wilkerson > >>>>>>> > >>> > >  > >>>>>>> > >>> > > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/2 c. skim milk > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 2 tsp. baking powder > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. flour > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/4 c. chopped parsley > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. garlic, minced > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. croutons (optional) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg > >>>>>>> substitute, > >>>>> > >>> milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and > >>>>> onion; > >>>>> > >>> whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. > Toss. > >>>>> > >>> Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will > >>>>> freeze > >>>>> > >>> well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, > >>>>> > >>> uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender > and > >>>>> > >>> mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Can you plant tomatoes just in coir or do you line with coir and then put some type of potting soil inside it? The woman at Topsy Turvey whom I talked to, and one never knows if they know gardening or not, told me to use peat to help hold in the water. I don't know whether to put all peat or whether to put peat around the outside and then to mix up potting soil and peat for the inside. My peat is dry and loose stuff, not something that will hold something in. They have coconut basket liners, I could try them and then put a mixture inside it. I'd like to do it someway where I don't lose plants. I bought actual plants before so that would be expensive. So now I figured I'd start them from seed. Do I just poke seed in the holes or should I grow them in the aerogarden first to get them started and then put them out? I could plant a 7 pod with tomatoes and a pepper or two and then thin down to one pepper and 2 tomatoes and use the rest of them to take out of the " baskets " and press the coir plugs into the holes and dirt or peat or whatever. I do have a " starter " tray as well. That might be the best thing to do and then use a couple of them in the aerogarden with the regular 7 pot try with 2 tomatoes and 1 pepper. The rest could go out in the planters or the upside down ones. Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:10 AM Subject: Re: Broccoli Sprouts  I use a LOT of coir baskets-I have several of the long window box kind, which I have mounted to a frame, and they are PERFECT for upside down gardening. I do use the plastic ones too, but I try to avoid plastics for fear of leaching, but I do make do with them when needed (I get the kind that had some type of edible plant in them in the first place, HOPING that the plastic is safer, but I doubt it, lol. I also roll up strips of coir into a " totum " type pole, and wrap it with mesh-PERFECT for planting herbs all up and around the length of it, so you can have 10 or 12 herbs all growing from the same " pole " . Very good way to conserve space. I have one hanging by the front door of my house in the summer-great way to grow lots of herbs, and one heck of a conversation piece, lol. > >>> > > > >>> > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I collected > >>> some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we were > >>> closer as I'd like some zucchini. > >>> > > > >>> > > > >>> > > Carolyn Wilkerson > >>> > >  > >>> > > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE > >>> > > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) > >>> > > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten > >>> > > 1/2 c. skim milk > >>> > > 2 tsp. baking powder > >>> > > 3 tbsp. flour > >>> > > 1/4 c. chopped parsley > >>> > > 1 c. garlic, minced > >>> > > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped > >>> > > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated > >>> > > 1 c. croutons (optional) > >>> > > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) > >>> > > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg substitute, > >>> milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and onion; > >>> whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. Toss. > >>> Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will freeze > >>> well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, > >>> uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender and > >>> mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. > >>> > > > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I usually start my seedlings in peat or jiffy pellets, which are just the right size for poking through the hole of the upside basket once they are started-I usually let them get to about 5 inches or so. I don't add peat to my soil otherwise, but my soil is pretty loamy and rich anyway, since I compost it year round. You can start the seedlings in the foam tray that is for the aerogarden-the size of the plugs for those will fit they upside down baskets just fine. I do them in the peat pellets only because i don't want to tie up one of my aerogardens with starts, but that is just me. > > Can you plant tomatoes just in coir or do you line with coir and then put some type of potting soil inside it? The woman at Topsy Turvey whom I talked to, and one never knows if they know gardening or not, told me to use peat to help hold in the water. I don't know whether to put all peat or whether to put peat around the outside and then to mix up potting soil and peat for the inside. My peat is dry and loose stuff, not something that will hold something in. They have coconut basket liners, I could try them and then put a mixture inside it. I'd like to do it someway where I don't lose plants. I bought actual plants before so that would be expensive. So now I figured I'd start them from seed. Do I just poke seed in the holes or should I grow them in the aerogarden first to get them started and then put them out? I could plant a 7 pod with tomatoes and a pepper or two and then thin down to one pepper and 2 tomatoes and use the rest of > them to take out of the " baskets " and press the coir plugs into the holes and dirt or peat or whatever. I do have a " starter " tray as well. That might be the best thing to do and then use a couple of them in the aerogarden with the regular 7 pot try with 2 tomatoes and 1 pepper. The rest could go out in the planters or the upside down ones. > > > Carolyn Wilkerson > > >  > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I use the type of bags that onions are shipped to the grocery store in for the mesh-I get the produce manager to hold them for me-HUGE bags, that hold about 50 pounds of onions. I can cut them to just the size I need. I already have some photoes and videos, but every time I try to upload them to the group, it blocks me. I will see what I can come up with. I might just upload them to photobucket and post a link...I am just not sure how to keep my other random stuff on there from posting too, lol. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I > collected > >>>>> > >>> some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we > were > >>>>> > >>> closer as I'd like some zucchini. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Carolyn Wilkerson > >>>>>>> > >>> > >  > >>>>>>> > >>> > > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/2 c. skim milk > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 2 tsp. baking powder > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. flour > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/4 c. chopped parsley > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. garlic, minced > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. croutons (optional) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg > >>>>>>> substitute, > >>>>> > >>> milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and > >>>>> onion; > >>>>> > >>> whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. > Toss. > >>>>> > >>> Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will > >>>>> freeze > >>>>> > >>> well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, > >>>>> > >>> uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender > and > >>>>> > >>> mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 If you do it by video you can put on youtube. Maybe you can photo the photos as well, just go ridiculously slowly and it will probably turn out. Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:26 PM Subject: Re: Broccoli Sprouts  I use the type of bags that onions are shipped to the grocery store in for the mesh-I get the produce manager to hold them for me-HUGE bags, that hold about 50 pounds of onions. I can cut them to just the size I need. I already have some photoes and videos, but every time I try to upload them to the group, it blocks me. I will see what I can come up with. I might just upload them to photobucket and post a link...I am just not sure how to keep my other random stuff on there from posting too, lol. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > My daughter had a bunch of zucchini a year or two ago. So I > collected > >>>>> > >>> some recipes. Thought you might like to see one or two. Wish we > were > >>>>> > >>> closer as I'd like some zucchini. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Carolyn Wilkerson > >>>>>>> > >>> > >  > >>>>>>> > >>> > > ZUCCHINI - MOZZARELLA CASSEROLE > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 - 2 lbs. zucchini (about 7 c.) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. egg substitute, beaten > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/2 c. skim milk > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 2 tsp. baking powder > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. flour > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1/4 c. chopped parsley > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. garlic, minced > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 sm. onion, finely chopped > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3/4 lb. low-fat Mozzarella cheese, grated > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 1 c. croutons (optional) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > 3 tbsp. safflower oil (optional) > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Slice zucchini cross-wise into 1/2 inch slices. Whirl egg > >>>>>>> substitute, > >>>>> > >>> milk, baking powder, and flour in blender. Add parsley, garlic, and > >>>>> onion; > >>>>> > >>> whirl again. Pour into large mixing bowl. Add zucchini and cheese. > Toss. > >>>>> > >>> Spoon into greased 9 x 12 inch pan (or 2 square 8 inch pans). (Will > >>>>> freeze > >>>>> > >>> well.) Toss croutons in oil and sprinkle on top, if desired. Bake, > >>>>> > >>> uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until zucchini is tender > and > >>>>> > >>> mixture is set in middle. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. > >>>>>>> > >>> > > > >>>>>>> > >>> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I thought about tieing up one of the planters but then I have one coming that I could use and if I used the starter, I could plant more of the tomatoes than are provided in the grow kit, even if I put my own seeds in. But I do have some peat pots that are like half dollars but thicker and can rehydrate them and plant in there. I just wasn't sure how they would work without light in here. but if I put them anywhere near my aerogardens, they would have light. I am thinking I need to move the flower one as they are not sprouting well. It could be because they need more darkness than the others and the others come on sooner and go off later than the flower one. I don't get up early enough to cover them with something. I have killed herbs before when I tried to grow them in the kitchen. I either did not water them or watered too much or didn't get enough light for them. The Aerogarden does it all itself except I just need to check the water every few days and the light hasn't come on as needing water as I do check it enough. I expect in another week that the light for fertilizer will come on. They are 1 week old now.I haven't taken off the domes until the plant is touching the dome. Don't know if it is better to take them off earlier or not. This is easier since the water is in there and it circulates. Not as much remembering. I am now worried about pruning when they get higher up.  Do we have to pull out multiple plants in a pod so only one is there or do we just let them go? Carolyn Wilkerson  To: sproutpeople Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 3:22 PM Subject: Re: Broccoli Sprouts  I usually start my seedlings in peat or jiffy pellets, which are just the right size for poking through the hole of the upside basket once they are started-I usually let them get to about 5 inches or so. I don't add peat to my soil otherwise, but my soil is pretty loamy and rich anyway, since I compost it year round. You can start the seedlings in the foam tray that is for the aerogarden-the size of the plugs for those will fit they upside down baskets just fine. I do them in the peat pellets only because i don't want to tie up one of my aerogardens with starts, but that is just me. > > Can you plant tomatoes just in coir or do you line with coir and then put some type of potting soil inside it? The woman at Topsy Turvey whom I talked to, and one never knows if they know gardening or not, told me to use peat to help hold in the water. I don't know whether to put all peat or whether to put peat around the outside and then to mix up potting soil and peat for the inside. My peat is dry and loose stuff, not something that will hold something in. They have coconut basket liners, I could try them and then put a mixture inside it. I'd like to do it someway where I don't lose plants. I bought actual plants before so that would be expensive. So now I figured I'd start them from seed. Do I just poke seed in the holes or should I grow them in the aerogarden first to get them started and then put them out? I could plant a 7 pod with tomatoes and a pepper or two and then thin down to one pepper and 2 tomatoes and use the rest of > them to take out of the " baskets " and press the coir plugs into the holes and dirt or peat or whatever. I do have a " starter " tray as well. That might be the best thing to do and then use a couple of them in the aerogarden with the regular 7 pot try with 2 tomatoes and 1 pepper. The rest could go out in the planters or the upside down ones. > > > Carolyn Wilkerson > > >  > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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