im new to growing and i planted a seed about 3 weeks ago, didnt germ the seed. i wasnt expecting it to grow but it did and i was wondering if you guys can give me some tips on how i can keep it alive and such.
Pull the weeds around it away about two feet and after it gets bigger, and leaving a small area next to the stalk bare, place a thick blanket of mulch(grass clippings and/or leaves) around it to help moderate soil temperatures and moisture.
use a tiny stake and stake it up untill its bigger and stronger something as small as a shishkabob skewer will work for a week or two. otherwise it wont take much to knock your seedling down. take some preventitive measures against critters-slugs,rabbits,deer,and such.
thanks for the advice, im gonna pick up some mulch tomorrow, for the stake can i use a twig or small stick, i have a shishkabob skewer but its metal, would this affect the plant any way?
no metal is fine. tie it very delicate. and a little loose, using something other than a twist tie like twine or even string for a plant so small. its getting nice it will grow 3 inches a day in june. good luck.