Starts and Seedlings
Soil Block Method
I start all my seedlings in soil blocks, a plastic-free method. Soil blocks helps seedlings grow more healthy and strong via air pruning. I have been using soil blocks successfully for several growing seasons and love how easy they are to manage once you get used to them.
I use peat-free organic soil which is mainly fish meal, compost, and perlite. I do not fertilize the blocks after initial sowing except liquid kelp once a month.
Once the seedlings are strong and the roots start to show, I pot them up into their destination pot or pack size.
There are limited choices for non-plastic pots on the market, so I reuse plastic pots and supplement with compostable options.
If you’re comfortable with it, I can also provide the bare soil blocks in some cases (mainly for smaller fast growing plants like herbs and lettuces).
All the varieties that I offer, I have personally grown successfully in Santa Fe. I can vouch for their appropriateness for our extreme climate swings between hot and dry, and give you growing tips specific to each kind of plant.
All the seeds I use are organic, heirloom, and land-race locally sourced when possible.
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What I grow
VEGETABLES
Asian Greens (Bok Choy, Tatsoi, Chinese Cabbages, Chijimisai, etc)
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Chard
Cucumber
Kale, Collards & Mustard Greens
Lettuces (Summer and Winter)
Onions (fall sown only!)
Peppers (Sweet, Hot)
Radish
Squash (Summer, Winter)
Tomatoes (Cherry, Slicing, and Paste)
HERBS
Basil (Sweet Italian, Thai, Purple, and other specialty)
Chives
Cilanto
Dill
Parsley
Other herbs on demand (rosemary, thyme, oregano, etc)
FLOWERS
Aster
Alyssum
Cosmos
Edible Flowers (Nasturtium, Bachelor Button, Calendula)
Marigold
Sunflower
Snapdragon
Zinnia
Other flowers & perennials on demand (agastache, bee balm, poppy, grasses, etc)
Direct Sowing
There are some varieties that are simply not suited to soil blocking and will perform the best when sown directly into the soil when the temperatures is appropriate. If you want to grow any of these vegetables, I recommend that you buy seeds and plant them directly into the ground. I am happy to advise on the best varieties for Santa Fe!
Beans
Carrots
Corn
Garlic
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
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Spring/cool season starts are available beginning in April.
Summer/warm season starts are available beginning in May.