February is a busy month in the classroom. Tyler, Barbara and Cooper are sorting dozens of varieties of seeds. Ty is filling seed trays with starting medium. They are learning to mix a pre-soak of liquid nutrients to hydrate and feed seeds for a faster and higher percentage rate of germination.
Tyler and Jaimee discussing criteria for selecting which heirloom Hungarian Paprika peppers show the best characteristics to save seeds for planting.
Cooper examines peppers seeds for quality. Pocket microscopes are an essential tool for students to carry in their field packs.
Cooper and Tyler are in charge of cooking lunch this week. Tyler is seasoning the meal with freshly ground paprika peppers from the 2021 harvest at the Nursery demonstration gardens.
Barbara and Cooper sorting seeds and selecting planting choices for the 2022 season.
Cayson made the official Nursery greeter for February.
Isle of Sky Farm & Nursery | 174 White Oaks Canyon Road | White Oaks, NM 88301 | Printable map with directions