Initial Plant Research

1. Kyona Mizuna

a. Vegtable.
b. Typically Mizuna groes best in cooler weather and can with stand considerable frost. Because San Diego has a slightly cool weather in the fall Mizuna can be grown relatively well outdoors.
c. The plant takes approximately 5-10 days to germinate and requires no special treatment.
d. The plant sprouts in roughly ten days and harvests in roughly forty days. This is perfect for this semester and fits within the time zone.
e. The plant space will take up about 1'w x 1'h. The plants should be about 1/2'' apart.
f. The Minuza plant needs to be in very moistuized soil. It likes for the soil to be at a pH of 7.
g. The Minuza plant requires a lot of water. It is best to use drip irrigation directly into the soil to keep the soil moist.
h. companion plants include low growing slowers such as sweet assylum.

2. Mini Puplette Bunching Onion

a. Vegtable
b. Typically grown in the summers due to warm dry climate. However considering San Diegos Wdecently warm and definitely dry winters, the onion is able to grow.
c. 7-14 days to germinate. Prefers well drained soil in a warm climate.
d. Takes 60-65 days to harvest. This plant will either sprout at the end of this semester for our class to enjoy, or at the beggining or next semester for the other class to enjoy. Either way it will be enjoyed within the school year.
e. This plant needs at least 2in in diameter. They should be planted 3in apart.
f. This plant prefers to grow in more dry soil that is preferably warm and slightly acidic.
g. It does not require much water compared to other plants. It is best to water plant by drip irrigation system.
h. Chives, Bush Beans, and Beets are all companion plants to mini onions.

3. Lemon Gem Marigold

a. Flower
b. Thrives in room temperature soil. This will be perfect for San Diego's unintensive weather.
c. 65-80 days to germinate. It requires the soil to be kept moist until the plant is mature. It is recommended to use mulch to keep soil moist.
d. 80 days to mature. This will be unrealistic for our semester however, once this plant is thriving it could be used in next semesters garden.
e. Plant the seeds 6'' away from one another. It will require at least 6''-9'' to grow.
f. This plant thrives in neutral soil. It is a heavy feeder and requires a lot of moisture. However, you should not over-fertalize the area in which you grow this plant.
g. It requires a lot of water and it is best to use the drip irrigation system.
h. Other flowering plants make good companions for the Lemon Gem Marigold


3. INTERESTING FACTS:
Mizuna- Is often used as an addition to a fancy meal for visual appeal!
Onion- They turn pastel pink when pickled!
Lemon Marigold- Is a flower that is actually edible!