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- Sat 25-Mar-2023, 17:18
- Forum: Vermicomposting
- Topic: Making your own seedling soil
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3681
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 ...
- Sat 21-Jan-2023, 08:05
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: any suggestions for no-till seed drill?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4055
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.
We use an earthway for larger seeds like beans and corn.
- Mon 12-Dec-2022, 07:53
- Forum: Record Keeping
- Topic: Where to start?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4005
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 ...
- Mon 12-Dec-2022, 07:45
- Forum: Irrigation
- Topic: Irrigation system
- Replies: 7
- Views: 12613
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 ...
- Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:10
- Forum: Vermicomposting
- Topic: Worm bins in bear country
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1828
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.
In a shed is great. They don't need light, will appreciate the summer shelter and winter protection.
- Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:08
- Forum: Thermophilic
- Topic: Vacation planning with worms!?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2787
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.
- Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:06
- Forum: Roots
- Topic: Storing beets and carrots for the winter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1643
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.
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.
- Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:03
- Forum: Leeks
- Topic: Storing leeks for the winter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3522
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.
- Wed 26-Oct-2022, 12:02
- Forum: Leeks
- Topic: Using a broadfork in no till
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1811
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 ...
- Fri 07-Oct-2022, 20:20
- Forum: General Questions
- Topic: To Fallow the land
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1895
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...