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by Danoost
Sat 25-Mar-2023, 17:18
Forum: Vermicomposting
Topic: Making your own seedling soil
Replies: 1
Views: 3498

Re: Making your own seedling soil

A standard potting mix contains peat moss, vermiculite, perlite and coco coir. These ingredients keep soil aerated while maintaining water holding capacity. If you're making your own seedling mix, you could obtain these ingredients and mix in your vermicompost, etc, but it would be easiest to buy a ...
by Danoost
Sat 21-Jan-2023, 08:05
Forum: General Questions
Topic: any suggestions for no-till seed drill?
Replies: 1
Views: 3829

Re: any suggestions for no-till seed drill?

The jang seeder is probably the most common amongst market gardeners. It's what we use for most seeding.

We use an earthway for larger seeds like beans and corn.
by Danoost
Mon 12-Dec-2022, 07:53
Forum: Record Keeping
Topic: Where to start?
Replies: 1
Views: 3766

Re: Where to start?

The main things to keep in mind with record keeping: Despite having extreme seasonal weather, vegetables tend to revert to the average and their performance doesn't change remarkably from year to year (all other things being kept equal). For example, our winter carrots are around 10-15% larger than ...
by Danoost
Mon 12-Dec-2022, 07:45
Forum: Irrigation
Topic: Irrigation system
Replies: 7
Views: 12065

Re: Irrigation system

Yes, the sprinklers that I featured come with a flow rate in GPM. Different types of drip tape will indicate their flow rate in GPM/FT. You can set up a dual system of drip and overhead but it shouldn't be necessary. We do this in the greenhouse so we have the option of overhead watering during the ...
by Danoost
Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:10
Forum: Vermicomposting
Topic: Worm bins in bear country
Replies: 1
Views: 1740

Re: Worm bins in bear country

Sounds like outside might not be the best option.

In a shed is great. They don't need light, will appreciate the summer shelter and winter protection.
by Danoost
Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:08
Forum: Thermophilic
Topic: Vacation planning with worms!?
Replies: 2
Views: 2642

Re: Vacation planning with worms!?

Feed them lots before you leave and make sure that they're kept cool without allowing them to go below -5C. They'll slow down and will keep well under cool conditions.
by Danoost
Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:06
Forum: Roots
Topic: Storing beets and carrots for the winter
Replies: 1
Views: 1575

Re: Storing beets and carrots for the winter

Here we can store them in the garden. Your climate won't allow for this.

I've used woodchips or sawdust that is kept moist. Alternate layers of chips and carrots or beets. The colder it is, the thicker Your topmost protective layer needs to be.
by Danoost
Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:03
Forum: Leeks
Topic: Storing leeks for the winter
Replies: 1
Views: 3314

Re: Storing leeks for the winter

Store you leeks in your garden. They are very cold tolerant to around -20C. They will be harvestable until March or April.
by Danoost
Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:02
Forum: Leeks
Topic: Using a broadfork in no till
Replies: 1
Views: 1724

Re: Using a broadfork in no till

Compaction is a major problem for new gardeners. Test the ground with a fork to determine how loose the soil is. Smell the soil down at 6". Is it anaerobic giving off a foul sewer like smell? If it's hard and stinks, it's likely compacted. A broad fork can help but it's a temporary fix. Choose ...
by Danoost
Fri 07-Oct-2022, 20:20
Forum: General Questions
Topic: To Fallow the land
Replies: 1
Views: 1807

Re: To Fallow the land

I recommend against keeping land fallow. Living plants are essential to the health and well-being of the soil. Living plants protect against erosion, compaction, cold, heat and moisture loss. Nature never leaves the ground uncovered and nature is our best teacher. A cover crop like you suggest is be...

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