Texas Vegetable Garden

Today was my first planting! A whole lot of seeds (as well as a selection of Tomato Seedlings) are ready to go in the ground

I had been unsure which Tomato Variety to go with, so I took advantage of Burpee’s Tomato Hall of Fame.  This package consists of a selection of different tomato cultivars as listed below (excluding those I gave away)…
Fourth of July The earliest tomato -arrives just in time for family picnics - 49 days.
Sweet Tangerine Bright orange, firm, super sweet favorite. Great for salads - 68 days.
Big Mama The ultimate paste tomato. Enormous fruit, few seeds, profound flavor - 80 days.
Sun Gold Tangiest and sweetest cherry tomato you will ever meet - 65 days.
Brandy Boy The greatest tomato we’ve bred in 50 years. Incredibly tasty pink - 75 days.
Burpee’s Burger Early to fruit; firm yet juicy, perfect slices for hamburgers and sandwiches - 72 days.
Health Kick 50% richer in antioxidants; ideal for tasty sauces; abundant yield - 75 days.

I planted 7 of these in a row in the back half of Bed #1, and gave the other two away to a coworker.
They are looking a little straggly right now as you can see. They are planted in order from left to right as listed above.

I filled the front half of the bed with an assortment of seeds, from left to right as follows:
Chives, Coriander/Cilantro, and three types of Lettuce, (Santa Fe - 55 days, Green Ice Looseleaf - 45 days, and Burpee Bibb Butterhead - 75 days).

Now that raised beds #1 and #2 are ready to be planted, I have decided to apply a little fertilizer in the meantime.

A quick trip to Home Depot and I have 2 pounds of ‘Vigoro Timed-Release All Purpose Plant Food 19-6-12′.  Honestly, I didn’t do much research on this.  I have applied it as per the directions, and have to say that in future I may go with fertilizers you apply in liquid form.  There is something rather disturbing about seeing little balls of fertilizer in the garden bed:)

 Not much else to report today.  I have been looking at my available planting space, and I don’t think these 2 raised beds are going to be near enough.  I suspect I will be outside again soon preparing some more!