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Growing Indoors
Sunny window for at least 6 hours a day
Water daily to keep soil moist, but not soaked
Pinch leaves back after two sets of leaves grow to make plant bush out.
Repot when the plant gets bigger and needs more space.
Add fertilizer every 4-6 weeks with banana peel fertilizer (see recipe below) or check out this site.
Growing Indoors
Strong, bright light that provides warmth (either from a window or grow light).
Water daily to keep moist, but not soaked.
Transplant to a large pot as the tomato plant grows.
Fertilize indoor plants weekly with banana peel fertilizer (see recipe below) or check out this site.
Growing Indoors
Full sun 4-5 hours a day
Let the soil dry before watering again.
DO NOT Fertilize with bananas, only nitrogen rich fertilizer! Check out some DIY fertilizers here!
The best way to harvest cilantro so the plant keeps growing is to use scissors to snip off whole stems next to the base of the plant. Harvest the outside stems first, which are the oldest stems. This leaves younger stems to continue developing.
Growing Indoors
Full sun (south or west facing window).
Water the peppers when the top of the soil feels slightly dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
Repot when the plant gets bigger and needs more space.
Add fertilizer every 2 weeks with banana peel fertilizer (see recipe below) or check out this site.
BANANA PEEL FERTILIZER RECIPE
Materials:
organic banana peels
water
Add one banana peel to each quart jar.
Fill jars with water and seal.
Allow to sit for about a week before using on your potassium loving plants (tomatoes & basil).
Once it’s finished, use all of this fertilizer on one or two plants. Throw the peel into the compost pile, or throw away.