Moringa Sprouts Getting Bigger
Well, here we are again, updating the status of the Moringa Oleifera sprouts in the greenhouse. We have delayed planting them in the garden because the birds love tender new sprouts. We learned that information the hard way when we planted the Apache Sugarcane. By the next morning, the birds had eaten them down to the ground.
So, we are delaying Moringa sprout planting until they get a bit larger so perhaps the birds will leave them alone. However, there is no guarantee that will happen, but we can ask the Lord to protect them.
The above image shows the sprouts at about ten weeks. The growth has seemed to slow down a bit from the initial few weeks where they seemed to jump from the ground. When they are planted in the garden, which may come in the next few weeks, we will start manipulating them. What does that mean?
After they get about two feet tall, we will nip the center stalk. This should encourage them to grow more sideways and at the same time, prompt them to grow bushier. This whole process is to encourage growth in a horizontal direction.
Left alone, they would have a tendency to grow very tall, then branch out with a few branches toward the top, and grow the seed pods (also called drumsticks). We don’t want to have to use a ladder to harvest leaves or fruit. Even now as you can see in the above photo, they are starting to get stalky. Hopefully, the birds will see them as less appetizing than young, tender sprouts would appear.
Have a pleasant day in the Lord Jesus, and remember, during this time of pandemic unpleasantness, that He is still in charge. So, take common-sense precautions wherever you go, such as always wearing a mask, especially in enclosed spaces. And wear disposable gloves, if possible, when entering establishments or businesses, and especially at the gas station. Remember, EVERYONE handles the gas pump hose, keypad and levers.
God Bless you and your families, and stay away from those who wish to create dissension supposedly in support of some injustice or nebulous cause. They usually have an agenda, which may not be what you think!
Bye for now.