Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Initial Plant Research
Great Blue Lobelia:
A. The Great Blue Lobelia is a flowering plant.
B. The growing season is late summer through September.
C. Moist stratifying seeds for 2-3 months will speed germination. Then wait 8 weeks before transporting to garden.
D. It takes just a few months to bloom, from late summer to fall. Yes I can wait for this.
E. They grow around 18-30inches. These plants generally require around 12-18inches between each other.
F. These plants require moist soil, and partial sun. I would say they are heavy feeders because the soil around them should constantly be moist/rich. They prefer soil with a pH between 6.1-7.5.The ideal N-P-K is 10-10-10 fertilizer, and fed about once a year.
G. The plant prefers to be moist rather than a much dryer climate. It says we could put it in a water garden.
H. In moist areas: Iris and Astilbe are great companions. In shady areas: ferns and hostas are other good options. All of these plants attract hummingbirds, which bring with them pollination.
Interesting Fact: Native Americans used this flower for medicinal purposes.
Lavender Bergamot
A. The Lavender Bergamot is a flowering plant.
B. They can survive in many conditions, as long as you continue to keep the plant in good condition. However they prefer dry conditions because they are extremely drought resistant.
C. It takes about 10-21 days to germinate. You're suppose to freeze the seeds 2-7 days before planting. Tricks them into thinking its winter and makes them stronger. Its said to keep indoors until frost danger has ended.
D. It will take about 4-6 weeks after they germinate. I can wait because its not too long.
E. The Lavender grows about 3-4ft wide and 1/8-1/4 inches feet high. They require about 12-18inches of planting space.
F. It needs a moderate level of water, so not a heaver feeder. They can be found in rich soil areas. They normally have soil with a pH of 6.0-8.0.
G. The watering requirements have a moderate amount of water. However it is drought resistant. You should wet the pet at the base to avoid getting the foliage wet.
H. There are a variety of plant companions for Lavender such as: ConeFlower, Bee Blossom, Oregano, Hummingbird Mint, Beard Tongue, Moss Rose, and Rosemary.
Interesting Fact: Lavender Bergamot also is used for medicinal purposes. Also not native to the United States.
Royal White Sweet Pea:
A. The Royal White Sweet Pea is a vegetable plant.
B. This plant can normally be planted early summer-late summer.
C. Before planting the seeds, soak the seeds in cold water for 2-6hours to speed up the germinating process. It usually takes 1-3 weeks to germinate.
D. The flowering process usually takes from summer to early autumn. I can wait for this period of time, even though it may take a while.
E. The plant itself grows about 6-8 feet. And requires about 2-3inches for seed spacing.
F. The soil requirements are rich and well drained. This plant also requires only about the average amount of water, do not over water because it attracts bees and butterflies. It has a soil with a pH of about 7.0-7.5. Use a fertilizer with a high nitrogen level.
G. The plant does not require too much water, only about the average level. Drip irrigation is very efficient and energy effective when watering these type of plants.
H. Lettuce is a good companion plant for peas in cool garden seasons.
Interesting Fact: The seeds of the peas are poisonous.
A. The Great Blue Lobelia is a flowering plant.
B. The growing season is late summer through September.
C. Moist stratifying seeds for 2-3 months will speed germination. Then wait 8 weeks before transporting to garden.
D. It takes just a few months to bloom, from late summer to fall. Yes I can wait for this.
E. They grow around 18-30inches. These plants generally require around 12-18inches between each other.
F. These plants require moist soil, and partial sun. I would say they are heavy feeders because the soil around them should constantly be moist/rich. They prefer soil with a pH between 6.1-7.5.The ideal N-P-K is 10-10-10 fertilizer, and fed about once a year.
G. The plant prefers to be moist rather than a much dryer climate. It says we could put it in a water garden.
H. In moist areas: Iris and Astilbe are great companions. In shady areas: ferns and hostas are other good options. All of these plants attract hummingbirds, which bring with them pollination.
Interesting Fact: Native Americans used this flower for medicinal purposes.
Lavender Bergamot
A. The Lavender Bergamot is a flowering plant.
B. They can survive in many conditions, as long as you continue to keep the plant in good condition. However they prefer dry conditions because they are extremely drought resistant.
C. It takes about 10-21 days to germinate. You're suppose to freeze the seeds 2-7 days before planting. Tricks them into thinking its winter and makes them stronger. Its said to keep indoors until frost danger has ended.
D. It will take about 4-6 weeks after they germinate. I can wait because its not too long.
E. The Lavender grows about 3-4ft wide and 1/8-1/4 inches feet high. They require about 12-18inches of planting space.
F. It needs a moderate level of water, so not a heaver feeder. They can be found in rich soil areas. They normally have soil with a pH of 6.0-8.0.
G. The watering requirements have a moderate amount of water. However it is drought resistant. You should wet the pet at the base to avoid getting the foliage wet.
H. There are a variety of plant companions for Lavender such as: ConeFlower, Bee Blossom, Oregano, Hummingbird Mint, Beard Tongue, Moss Rose, and Rosemary.
Interesting Fact: Lavender Bergamot also is used for medicinal purposes. Also not native to the United States.
Royal White Sweet Pea:
A. The Royal White Sweet Pea is a vegetable plant.
B. This plant can normally be planted early summer-late summer.
C. Before planting the seeds, soak the seeds in cold water for 2-6hours to speed up the germinating process. It usually takes 1-3 weeks to germinate.
D. The flowering process usually takes from summer to early autumn. I can wait for this period of time, even though it may take a while.
E. The plant itself grows about 6-8 feet. And requires about 2-3inches for seed spacing.
F. The soil requirements are rich and well drained. This plant also requires only about the average amount of water, do not over water because it attracts bees and butterflies. It has a soil with a pH of about 7.0-7.5. Use a fertilizer with a high nitrogen level.
G. The plant does not require too much water, only about the average level. Drip irrigation is very efficient and energy effective when watering these type of plants.
H. Lettuce is a good companion plant for peas in cool garden seasons.
Interesting Fact: The seeds of the peas are poisonous.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Carbon Fixation in Elodea
Analysis:
1. The phenol red changes color when we blow into the tube because it changes color depending on the carbon level. So when we blow our carbon into the tube, it changes to a yellowish color.
2. It took about 30-45mins for the water in the tube to change back from yellow to red. It indicates that the elodea plant was performing photosynthesis and was absorbing the carbon dioxide.
3. Because the reaction requires energy, and plants get their energy from the ATP made during the light dependent reaction.
4. No I did not see any change in the color of the phenol red in the tube that contained no elodea. That means that photosynthesis occurred in the plant.
5/6. I don't think Carbon Fixation occurs in humans. We don't use the carbon dioxide in our bodies. We receive the oxygen that plants release, and we then release the carbon they use.
7.The control is used to compare the reaction before and after. The main purpose is to see if any reaction occurred, and if it follows your hypothesis.
1. The phenol red changes color when we blow into the tube because it changes color depending on the carbon level. So when we blow our carbon into the tube, it changes to a yellowish color.
2. It took about 30-45mins for the water in the tube to change back from yellow to red. It indicates that the elodea plant was performing photosynthesis and was absorbing the carbon dioxide.
3. Because the reaction requires energy, and plants get their energy from the ATP made during the light dependent reaction.
4. No I did not see any change in the color of the phenol red in the tube that contained no elodea. That means that photosynthesis occurred in the plant.
5/6. I don't think Carbon Fixation occurs in humans. We don't use the carbon dioxide in our bodies. We receive the oxygen that plants release, and we then release the carbon they use.
7.The control is used to compare the reaction before and after. The main purpose is to see if any reaction occurred, and if it follows your hypothesis.
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