Plant Event Reports from LizDTM - Gilbert, AZ (Sunset Zone 13) (Zone 9a)

Plant Date(s) Report
Onion (Allium cepa 'Red Grano') On October 14, 2017 Plant emerged
Smooth horsetail (Equisetum laevigatum) On October 12, 2017 Obtained plant
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Red Beefsteak') On October 1, 2017 Bloomed
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Lemon') On September 30, 2017 Plant emerged
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Lemon Cream') On September 30, 2017 Seeds sown
Sowed seeds into the tray where previous seeds didn't germinate.
Garlic (Allium sativum) On September 30, 2017 Plant emerged
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Cherokee Purple') On September 30, 2017 Obtained plant
Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla 'Rainbow') On September 30, 2017 Transplanted
Pineapple Sage (Salvia elegans) On September 30, 2017 Obtained plant
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea 'Packman') On September 30, 2017 Transplanted
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica subsp. ixocarpa) On September 29, 2017 Plant emerged
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) On September 29, 2017 Plant emerged
Lettuces (Lactuca sativa) On September 29, 2017 Plant emerged
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') On September 29, 2017 Plant emerged
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea 'Packman') On September 29, 2017 Obtained plant
Onion (Allium cepa 'Red Grano') On September 28, 2017 Transplanted
Planted sets in kiddie pools
Cucumber (Cucumis sativus 'Lemon') On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Italian Oregano (Origanum x majoricum) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Borage (Borago officinalis) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus 'Clemson Spineless') On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata 'Red Acre') On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Black Beauty') On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Cilantros (Coriandrum sativum) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Tomatillo (Physalis philadelphica subsp. ixocarpa) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Lettuces (Lactuca sativa) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Heat Wave Blend from Burpee. Did well in May. Should go now.
Dill (Anethum graveolens 'Mammoth') On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Gazania krebsiana subsp. krebsiana On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Original plant is doing so well, I harvested seeds from it and planted them. Planning to plant in back yard along west wall.
Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima) On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare 'Sweet Florence') On September 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Drumstick Tree (Moringa oleifera) On September 23, 2017 Seeds sown
Mustard Spinach (Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica 'Tendergreen') On September 23, 2017 Seeds germinated
Garlic (Allium sativum) On September 23, 2017 Transplanted
Mustard Spinach (Brassica rapa subsp. nipposinica 'Tendergreen') On September 16, 2017 Seeds sown
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snow Crown') On September 13, 2017 Obtained plant
The ones I planted outside are fighting leaf miners and unexpected heat. The ones I planted in the aquaponics system are going great guns.
Species Iris (Iris pseudacorus 'Milton') On September 9, 2017 Potted up
Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) On September 9, 2017 Maintenance performed
Still removing dead areas from saguaro removal.
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Lemon Cream') On September 8, 2017 Seeds germinated
Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis 'Lemon Cream') On September 3, 2017 Seeds sown
Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Jade Cross') On September 3, 2017 Seeds sown
Chocolate Mint (Mentha x piperita 'Chocolate') On September 2, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Hung on most of the summer in pitiful shape, but finally died.
Species Iris (Iris pseudacorus 'Milton') On September 2, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Put up a new plant
Echeveria 'Blue Waves' On September 2, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant sent up two inflorescences and then succumbed to heat wave
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) On September 2, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Survived summer outside in a shaded area. Put out many, many inflorescences.
Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Jade Cross') On September 2, 2017 Harvested
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snow Crown') On September 2, 2017 Transplanted
Seedlings moved from nursery flat into containers throughout the week from 8/26 to today. Doing well despite unseasonably warm weather.
Asparagus Fern (Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri') On September 2, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Plant did great over a very hot Phoenix summer, sending out new growth regularly. Has quadrupled in size since it was planted.
Loose-leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Grand Rapids') On September 2, 2017 Seeds germinated
Canna (Canna x generalis Cannova® Bronze Scarlet) On September 1, 2017 Bloomed
Loose-leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Grand Rapids') On August 26, 2017 Seeds sown
Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Banana') On August 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis 'Snow Crown') On August 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Carolina Mosquito Fern (Azolla caroliniana) On August 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Put plant in jacuzzi pond and separate pot with water lily.
Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) On August 20, 2017 Maintenance performed
Removed most of the damaged areas. Still work to do.
Baby Sunrose (Mesembryanthemum cordifolium) On August 19, 2017 Potted up
Moved into larger container near entryway (east side of house)
Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Blue Lake Bush') On August 18, 2017 Seeds sown
Purple Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Delight') On August 5, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted into raised spiral herb bed.
Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon') On August 5, 2017 Transplanted
Transplanted into raised spiral herb bed.
Basil (Ocimum americanum 'Lime') On August 5, 2017 Transplanted
Moved one plant into my raised spiral herb bed.
Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata') On July 15, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant succumbed to heat wave
Cockscomb (Celosia argentea 'Kimono Yellow') On July 14, 2017 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
Plant succumbed to extended heat wave, but seemed to be putting out seeds before it happened. Hoping it will come back.
Coontail (Ceratophyllum submersum) On June 8, 2017 Obtained plant
Planted in jacuzzi pond
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus macrogonus var. pachanoi) On May 15, 2017 Bloomed
The potted knob has bloomed!
Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks') On May 15, 2017 Bloomed
Broken piece bloomed!
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On May 13, 2017 Harvested
Made 2 pints of pesto
Loose-leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Grand Rapids') On May 13, 2017 Seeds sown
Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) On May 3, 2017 Bloomed
Red Yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) On May 1, 2017 Bloomed
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Lilac') On April 30, 2017 Harvested
Delicious
Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) On April 28, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Damaged during saguaro removal.
Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks') On April 28, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Piece broken off during saguaro removal. Allowed to callous for several days, then stuck into cactus mix.
Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) On April 8, 2017 Obtained plant
Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata') On April 8, 2017 Bloomed
Drumstick Tree (Moringa oleifera) On April 6, 2017 Seeds sown
Haworthia truncata var. maughanii On April 6, 2017 Bloomed
Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon') On April 1, 2017 Obtained plant
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Red Beefsteak') On March 26, 2017 Bloomed
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On March 26, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Topped one of the hydroponic plants.
Dragon Tree (Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Colorama') On March 26, 2017 Potted up
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') On March 26, 2017 Transplanted
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') On March 26, 2017 Obtained plant
Dragon Tree (Dracaena reflexa var. angustifolia 'Colorama') On March 26, 2017 Obtained plant
Potato (Solanum tuberosum 'Red Norland') On March 23, 2017 Plant emerged
Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum) On March 20, 2017 Transplanted
Potato (Solanum tuberosum 'Red Norland') On March 18, 2017 Potted up
Put in a potato bag.
Arrowhead Plant (Syngonium podophyllum) On March 18, 2017 Obtained plant
Bignonia On March 15, 2017 Bloomed
French Lavender (UK) (Lavandula stoechas 'Blue Star') On March 14, 2017 Bloomed
Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida) On March 13, 2017 Obtained plant
Received cuttings. Placed in water in mason jar.
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sungold') On March 13, 2017 Potted up
Put in 5 gallon bucket Kratke system.
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) On March 13, 2017 Potted up
Jade Plant (Crassula ovata) On March 13, 2017 Obtained plant
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) On March 13, 2017 Potted up
Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) On March 13, 2017 Obtained plant
Bare root
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Sungold') On March 11, 2017 Obtained plant
Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) On March 11, 2017 Transplanted
So rootbound that I had to cut the pot off of it.
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) On March 11, 2017 Potted up
Also took a pup and potted it separately.
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus macrogonus var. pachanoi) On March 10, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Plant dropped a knob. Put the knob in a pot with cactus potting mix and rocks.
Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus) On March 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Mother of Thousands (Kalanchoe daigremontiana) On March 9, 2017 Obtained plant
Echeveria 'Blue Waves' On March 6, 2017 Potted up
Gazania krebsiana subsp. krebsiana On March 5, 2017 Transplanted
Gazania krebsiana subsp. krebsiana On March 5, 2017 Obtained plant
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra 'Variegata') On March 5, 2017 Transplanted
Baby Sunrose (Mesembryanthemum cordifolium) On March 5, 2017 Transplanted
Haworthia truncata var. maughanii On March 5, 2017 Transplanted
Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks') On March 5, 2017 Transplanted
Elephant Bush (Portulacaria afra 'Variegata') On March 4, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Pencil Cactus (Euphorbia tirucalli 'Firesticks') On March 4, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Echeveria 'Blue Waves' On March 4, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought at Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Haworthia truncata var. maughanii On March 4, 2017 Obtained plant
Bought at Boyce Thompson Arboretum.
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On March 4, 2017 Obtained plant
Planted the cuttings out front along south side of garage/front walkway.
Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'Italian Flat Leaf') On March 4, 2017 Plant emerged
Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum) On March 3, 2017 Potted up
Cockscomb (Celosia argentea 'Kimono Yellow') On March 1, 2017 Transplanted
Cockscomb (Celosia argentea 'Kimono Yellow') On February 27, 2017 Obtained plant
Greek Oregano (Origanum vulgare subsp. hirtum) On February 27, 2017 Obtained plant
Purple Velvet Plant (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') On February 26, 2017 Potted up
Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata') On February 26, 2017 Transplanted
Purple Velvet Plant (Gynura aurantiaca 'Purple Passion') On February 26, 2017 Obtained plant
Calico Kitten (Crassula pellucida subsp. marginalis 'Variegata') On February 25, 2017 Obtained plant
Brussels Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera 'Jade Cross') On February 25, 2017 Transplanted
Moved 5 plants out of Mr. Stacky and into containers of various sizes. One left. Waiting for 6" net cup to arrive and I will try it in a 5 gal bucket deep water culture.
Italian Parsley (Petroselinum crispum 'Italian Flat Leaf') On February 25, 2017 Seeds sown
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Purple Belle') On February 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Transplanted into 16 gal tote.
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Mandarin') On February 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Transplanted into a 16 gal tote
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Lilac') On February 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Transplanted into 16 gal tote.
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Ivory') On February 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Transplanted into 16 gal tote
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Golden Bell') On February 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Transplanted into 16 gal tote
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Chocolate Beauty') On February 22, 2017 Obtained plant
Planted into 16 gal tote.
Basil (Ocimum americanum 'Lime') On February 20, 2017 Transplanted
In the top of my upside down tomato pot.
Rose (Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth') On February 19, 2017 Transplanted
Planted today.
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum) On February 19, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
Topped the 4 plants and am propagating the tops.
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Red Beefsteak') On February 18, 2017 Transplanted
Lemon (Citrus x limon 'Variegated Pink Eureka') On February 18, 2017 Potted up
Lemon (Citrus x limon 'Variegated Pink Eureka') On February 18, 2017 Obtained plant

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