Decomposition Experiment: May Update

Here is the Squash/Pumpkin experiment update for May. This is decomposition at seven months. There is a bit more mould in the large container with the delicata squash now and the little pumpkins have an even thicker coating of white mould over them and more of the soil. There seems to be more moisture in both containers too.

As a reminder: We'll leave these closed and untouched, watching & recording their decomposition every month until only seeds are left. Then we'll layer over them with a bit more dirt, close them back up, and watch & record their germination and growth until it's time to transplant them outside. I'll post an update at the beginning of each month if you feel like following along.

[1/2 the larger container with a small, moulding delicata squash inside. 2/2 the smaller container with a moulding, tiny orange and tiny white pumpkin inside.]