{"id":652,"date":"2024-03-01T08:49:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T08:49:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jimporrata.com\/?p=652"},"modified":"2024-04-20T20:42:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T20:42:48","slug":"652","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jimporrata.com\/index.php\/2024\/03\/01\/652\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id652_974043-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id652_974043-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id652_974043-a3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1290px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2))) minmax(0, calc(50% - 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There is a fast track to big early harvests.<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column652_d9bc53-0a kvs-md-false kvs-sm-false 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\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column652_9677dc-29{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column652_9677dc-29 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column652_9677dc-29\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Here are my top 3 ways to help you get the most out of your greens, and your growing season.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items652_48b85b-11:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items652_48b85b-11 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items652_48b85b-11 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items652_48b85b-11 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items652_48b85b-11 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items652_48b85b-11 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_c51a43-a1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Start plants indoors with a simple grow setup<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_e44430-6d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Winter planting directly in the garden<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_145036-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">An early start and succession planting can triple you harvest<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image652_054c81-02 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image652_054c81-02 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20210605_152405000-scaled-e1713645296925-906x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20210605_152405000-scaled-e1713645296925-906x1024.jpg 906w, https:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20210605_152405000-scaled-e1713645296925-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20210605_152405000-scaled-e1713645296925-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20210605_152405000-scaled-e1713645296925-1358x1536.jpg 1358w, 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.wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column652_672054-36{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column652_672054-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column652_672054-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column652_672054-36{text-align:center;}.kadence-column652_672054-36{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column652_672054-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column652_672054-36 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column652_672054-36\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading652_17cdfc-3e\">Start Those Seeds Indoors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-md-font-size\">It&#8217;s not as common as starting tomatoes or peppers from seed, but lettuce and other greens can actually transplant quite well into your garden. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-md-font-size\">When started indoors through February and March, you can guarantee you&#8217;ll see plenty of healthy greens before the heat of summer when these plants slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image652_eccc66-6c 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ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items652_7889c7-2d ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items652_7889c7-2d kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_a61471-c2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use Whatever you have handy as seedling containers, plastic cups, 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Just make sure to poke holes for drainage!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_7a870e-91\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Seedlings do well in light, nutrient rich soil that&#8217;s well drained. You can use most potting mixes from the big box stores with good results. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_bbf7f4-aa\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Mix some water with your soil until it sticks together, but isn&#8217;t muddy. Then get to work filling those seedling containers!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_e79c26-39\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">sprinkle several lettuces seeds on the surface and cover with a thin layer of soil so they are just below the surface.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-652_7c18af-0b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Now its just a waiting game. Place them in a pan or tray under a grow light and water from the bottom by putting water in the tray for them to soak up whenever the soil begins to dry out.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column652_19d227-ec{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column652_19d227-ec > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column652_19d227-ec\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image652_83b4e4-e5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image652_83b4e4-e5 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240216_015048202-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-676\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The seeds will typically germinate in about a week to ten days. I will continue to grow them out in this same container and do very little or even no thinning.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image652_836382-e8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image652_836382-e8 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/jimporrata.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PXL_20240420_203747698.PORTRAIT-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-693\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">By the beginning to middle of April in my climate, I can start taking the seedlings out to the garden. I will pop the whole thing out of the pot, and then gently brush away dirt to break them up. Plant the seedlings in your garden and water in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">You can plant in small clumps and thin them out as they grow or plant the strongest ones independently. 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