I have a delay on working on the garden because my fish tank suddenly got a leak, so all my attention was on that. For now the fish are Ok, but now I don’t have much time left for the garden and is almost time to go back to japan.
Yesterday I was finally able to do something garden related. I went to shop for some seeds. This city doesn’t have that much of a "grow yourself from seeds culture", so I had some trouble finding some. We usually buy the grown plant from the nursery, by trades or even collect plants and seeds from the wild. After some looking around I was able to get some nice seeds at little stores and supermarkets. I still have one more place to go, so I will probably get some more.
Here is what I got so far
I hope this plants get to grow in Japan, I think they will with proper care, but I won't find out until next year.
I got way more that I could have in japan, so you will probably hear about a giveaway some time in the future, keep on checking.
Yesterday I was finally able to do something garden related. I went to shop for some seeds. This city doesn’t have that much of a "grow yourself from seeds culture", so I had some trouble finding some. We usually buy the grown plant from the nursery, by trades or even collect plants and seeds from the wild. After some looking around I was able to get some nice seeds at little stores and supermarkets. I still have one more place to go, so I will probably get some more.
Here is what I got so far
Seeds from Mexico
- Desert plants (Cactus, Nopal, Maguey, and more) It would not be Mexico if you don’t have a fair amount of cactus.
- Zempasuchitl The Mexican marigold, this particular type has a very intense scent, I hope it can get me some butterflies.
- Chile poblano A very common Mexican type of chili pepper, one of Mexico signature dishes is made with this, I don’t think I can recreate, because I still need so many other ingredients, but I can have a bit of Mexico flavor at home.
- Epazote This one is a common herb in Mexican food, is a bit spicy and goes well with stew.
- Chile chipotle Other of Mexico signature chili, this one will require a bit more preparation since we usually have them dry, but I hope I can learn how to do it and get me some good sauces.
I hope this plants get to grow in Japan, I think they will with proper care, but I won't find out until next year.
I got way more that I could have in japan, so you will probably hear about a giveaway some time in the future, keep on checking.
I'm glad that you rescued the fish! Must admit to being a bit wary about chillies after having had burning hands for several days after handling what i thought were mild ones last year!
ReplyDeleteLook forawrd to hearing about how your seeds grow
It will be nice to grow some of your familiar plants from Mexico in Japan. I hope they do well for you.
ReplyDeleteHa, it's so hard not to seed shop isn't it? Goodness only knows I don't need any, but I picked up a handful of seed packets the other day. Seeing as I wintersow, now is the time of year that I start gathering all of my supplies.
ReplyDeleteIt will be interesting to see how epazote does for you in Japan. I understand that it grow well--almsot too well, like a weed--even in New York. In my Southern California garden a single plant ten years ago has reseeded itself all over my garden. At least I know I'll never run out of the herb!
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