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After stirring a small handful of triple phosphate into the bottom of the planting hole, the seedlings are put in place, backfilled and watered individually. |
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In 1998 we planted 240 seedlings in an 18 by 36 foot community garden plot at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, Colorado. The plants were planted 18 inches apart in staggered rows--9 inches on either side of a common soaker hose. Large plant cages in the middle and at the ends of each row provided the anchors for stringing up a seedling support system of poly-cord. |
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Each of the five blocks in the seedling plot was 6-1/2 feet by 18 feet and contained two double rows of 12 plants each for a total of 48 plants per block. Size of each block includes the carpeted path. In the background against the fence is a half plot of 54 show dahlia plants which are grown for public exposure and seed production. |
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By early August the seedling patch was producing new blooms daily. |
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