Monday, September 17, 2012

Sprout Robot.

Peas.

Sort of plant: Vegetable.
Peas contain vitamins A, C, and K (which is good for the blood system.) Peas general do well in cooler seasons and germinate in about 2 weeks. When planting peas it is found to be helpful to use poles since peas are a vine and can grow up the poles. The poles are used to create a pyramid and the seeds are to be placed at the bottom. In order for the peas to grow properly they must be placed at least an inch apart in rows of 8-10 inches. The PH needs to be between 5-7 and the NPK should be about 5-10-10. You want to make sure that you do not over water, but keep moist! Its companion plants are eggplant, beans, and spinach.
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Carrots.

 Sort of plant: Vegetable.

Carrots contain 92% carbohydrates, 5% proteins, 5.3 calories, 41% vitamin A (good for eyesight.) 11% vitamin C and 2% vitamin K. Carrots can grow year around in both warm and cold climates. They require 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. When planting, make sure that small holes are dug about 12 inches apart and that a seed is placed per inch. You also want to make sure that that soil is cultivated, if not the carrots may not grow properly. Watering is very important! The soil must be moist at all times. Its companion plants are strawberries, beats and cucumbers.
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Spinach.

Sort of plant: Vegetable.
Spinach helps cholesterol and contains vitamin A,.C, and E. It also contains iron, calcium, potassium and zinc. Spinach grows best in cold weather and has a 5- 12 germination period. It takes 40-50 days to harvest. To help it grow, it is.recommended that mulch is placed around the plant to help contain its moisture within the soil. PH should be between 6-7, and NPK should be between 3-2-1. This required frequent watering. 1-2 inches per week. Its companion plants are celery, caulyflower and eggplant.

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