I started gardening because of the beautiful posts I always see here in the #HiveGarden community.
Every time someone shares their harvest, I feel inspired.
I would quietly think, "I want to experience that too someday."
Seeing those crops grow from tiny seeds into food on the table, it looked so fulfilling.
And honestly, vegetables are becoming more expensive day by day.
So having something you can grow at home feels like a big help for the family.
At our organization, we were also advised to plant what we often buy.
So one day, I searched for seeds online. I was surprised because they were cheaper than I expected.
I decided to try first and bought pechay and eggplant.
Just these two kinds as I was just testing if the seller had good seeds and see if I could really grow something on my own.
I started with pechay because I heard it grows fast and is beginner-friendly.
Planted My Pechay Seeds
Last Monday marked the beginning of my small gardening journey.
I finally planted my pechay seeds.
I first looked for an unused basin at home and decided to turn it into a planting container.
I filled it with soil.
After that, I sprinkled the tiny pechay seeds on top.
Once done, I covered them with more soil.
My hands became so dirty, like they're completely brown with dirt.
This is really how gardening goes.
You can't plant without getting your hands dirty.
After that, I watered the basin, making sure not to pour too much.
Just enough to make the soil moist.
Then I carried the basin upstairs, placed it in a spot where it wouldn't be disturbed by my playful kids and our curious chicken.
Two Days After..
Two days later, I did my usual morning routine of watering my pechay seeds.
I wasn't expecting much yet, but there it was. 😍
A tiny green sprout breaking through the surface. ☺️
My heart instantly felt so happy.
Several little sprouts were already appearing. 💖
It meant the seeds were okay and started to grow well.
Those tiny leafy greens looked so cute and fresh. ✨
They were still so small, but I couldn't help but feel proud and became even more excited.
On Day Three
On day three of my pechay planting journey, I was amazed by how fast the pechay had grown.
Just yesterday, they were tiny baby sprouts, but now they are already taller. 😻
The leaves also opened wider and looked healthier.
In just one day, they seemed to change so much. 💕
Day 8
Today marks day eight of my pechay planting journey, and they are now fuller and greener.
I was actually planning to replant or transfer them today to give each plant more space to grow properly, but I just got home from my parents' house after a three-day vacation. 😅
As I checked on my pechay plants, I felt relieved that they were okay even while I was away.
Anyway, based on my research, the best time to replant pechay seedlings is around days 8 to 10.
It means I still have two more days to do it.
For now, I'll prepare for the next step of this gardening journey.
More updates coming soon! 👍🏼
Until my next Hive Garden article...
Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸
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