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Soil test asking for a descrition, I don't know how to answer?
Comments (9)farmerdill, I meant to say subsoil plow instead of turn plow. I need to break up the hardpan, I haven't done it in about 5 years. I think you are right about sandy/clay. And I'll go with 8 to 10". rayrose, I have always delivered mine also and was never asked that question. I decided to do the mail thing this year because of the gas prices. It was $15 for the mailer vs $6 to hand deliver, my county office is 25 miles away so it will save me some money and time. "They sometimes can be fairly generic." Yes it is! I've gotten a pretty good grip on interpretation over the years but I still usually end up calling them. planatus, Thanks for the suggestion and link, but that wouldn't apply to my soil. Mine is different than the surrounding area. Red clay is the normal around here, I think that a long time ago my property was actually under water. My community is called Greenpond and one of the old timers said that he was told by his Grandpa that the pond was here. I have to go down about 3' to hit red clay. I find arrow heads all of the time, so that kind of enforces the idea that it was once covered with water....See MoreDon't know where the info is, I gr8ly appreciate any help
Comments (13)grizzman I guess it came out wrong, it was late and I needed to get to bed. I meant that growing in soil generally takes about ten times more water than growing hydroponically. With soil you pour water on them and it all drains down through the earth (pots etc.), that takes continual watering (often daily). Where hydroponics makes use of all the water in the system (unless it's a run to waist type system). So really the only water used is what the plants drink, and some evaporation (depending on location and setup design). jfd986 I simply cant tell you how much it will cost to build and run the system that you decide to build. That's why I wanted to explain all the variables to consider when making a decision. If you decide to use a water culture system that only uses one or two air pumps, you wont notice anything on your electric bill. Unless you decide to grow inside, then you would need to factor in the cost to run the lights as well for the same plants. Bottom line * Water pumps, timers, and air pumps cost almost nothing to run, unless you are using a lot of them. * Lights I would go with what grizzman said with respect to cost to run, I don't use lights myself, I grow in sunlight (its cheaper that way). But you would need to factor in the cost of equipment. It isn't just the cost of the bulb. As bbrush said there's the cost of the ballast, and metal halide, and High pressure sodium ballasts are not interchangeable to the best of my knowledge. So if you are needing both type, for different phases of plant growth, well that adds up. Also you will need a light reflector to direct the light down to your plants. * The cost to build the system depends on how you build it, how elaborate you want it, as well as what the cost of the materials you need are. What type of system you decide on etc.. I can tell you that I built a system using 4, 5 gallon buckets for the plants, a 18 gallon reservoir, all the tubing and parts needed to build it, including the water pump and timer, even both black and white spray paint to light proof the system (as well as the growing medium), for under $100. But again I use natural light so I get great growth, without needing to buy expensive lighting (much less the cost to run them). This system cost just about nothing in electricity to run, and I had 4 large broccoli plants growing for about 6 months in it. do I really have to keep the light on for 24 hours? No, the lights don't need to be on 24/7. Everybody has a different lighting cycle for their plants, and they often change the on/off times (cycle) as the plants grow. Some plants like more light than others do, so lighting cycles should depend on the plants you grow. 1) Change the water Here everybody has their own preferences. Some change it once a week, some ever other week, some once a month, and others change it once or twice a year. The size of the reservoir, as well as the size of the plants is a big factor in those decisions as well. I personally chance it between one week and one month. There are a lot of variables in my decision, and I always pay attention to how the plants look. 2) Add nutrients (Are there instructions on the bag for that? Should I just comb through previous posts?) Again here everybody has their own preferences, and each situation is unique to that situation. I'm not sure what nutrients you plan to use, but any manufacture of hydroponic nutrients should have mixing directions with the product (and online as well). But generally you can mix them a little weaker than the manufacture directions. There is also a difference in how strong they should be depending on size of the plants, but manufactures list that as well, they refer to it as the growth phase. 3) Water them (Do they even need watering?) Every plant needs water, so I'm not sure what you mean. Are you asking if you need to hand water them? That would depend on how you designed and built your system. But that's why people use pumps in the first place, so the watering cycle is automated. In the case of a water culture system, the roots are always in the water, and the air pump provides much needed oxygen, and air bubbles to the roots so they don't suffocate. 4) Expect them to yield edibles I must of mist it, I'm not sure what plants you decided to grow after all. But generally speaking about the same as growing in soil. They will probably (and likely) grow a little faster than in soil. It all depends on how well you control the growing environment, that makes a big difference in both plant health, as well as yield. The better the conditions, the faster the plants grow. Any pet supply store will carry air pumps (and air stones) in the fish tank department. You can get an air pump designed for a 30 to 60 gallon fish tank at Wal-Mart for about $12 (air stones $2-$3). If you are planing to build a big water culture system and more air output, they do make high output air pumps, starting for about $80 and up that you can find online. P.S. I have some good links to strawberry information, but you say you decided not to grow them after all, so I guess I wont post them after all. If you want to keep track of the electricity costs get a Kill-A-Watt, you can get them at almost any home improvement store inexpensively. They will tell you exactly how much each electrical device is costing to run. You just need to know how much you pay per kilowatt hr (that's on your electric bill), and is programmable into the device....See MoreI don't know if I can do this .....
Comments (2)It's going to be hard but you will get through it for her hubby & family & your hubby, his friend has lost his wife! It's especially hard as after the transplant everyone has such hopes that "it's all better" but sometimes things go wrong. My friend from HS & I still e-mail all the time & we have been friends for 53 yrs. Can't imagine losing her. She called when my hubby ,who was my best friend, died & we cried together on the phone & then she told me what happened to her that same week, baby she took care of died in her arms so we both cried a lot & called each other to get through our grief(baby had SIDS- nurse next door couldn't bring baby back- family later had another child they wanted her to take care of, but she just couldn't take care of any other kids) finally has grandbaby & they are enjoying her so. So grief will come, tears will come but somehow we get through it & go on. I think the letter is a great idea & make a copy of it for you to keep to remember things you did together.Her family might like a copy also. It feels so good to know people care, my best memories of DH's passing was people telling me things about him I didn't even know, like he always went & talked to visitors at church( what, he was so shy around strangers-so I found out he forced himself to be outgoing while I was with the ladies planning the next baby shower or wedding etc.) I still have letters & cards from then, I've read them at times crying & now more with smiles & nice memories! They will value your letter more than fancy flowers or anything else!(Because you took the time to let them know their loved 1 was important to you). Wear her favorite color & tell her family you did it for her as she was always happy wearing it & you are honoring her in this way. Hugs & prayers , Jan...See MoreRecurrence of DH's skin cancer. Don't know where to turn
Comments (32)Quilly... the first time DH was referred immediately to the Plastic Surgeon by our Family Doctor. I wondered at that time why not an Oncologist. The Oncologist he DID see was for another matter, he was in there for follow up for a blood issue, and asked about the skin cancer,that Oncologist really didn't say much.. just said to go back to the Plastic Surgeon. So your answer: " Even when DH diagnoses skin cancer he refers them to a dermatologist or plastic surgeon because oncologists don't routinely perform those procedures." ..now i understand. SunnyDJ thanks for telling me about your DH's experience with MOHS. WmbsgJane...thanks for the kind thoughts. Everyone has been so helpful, I feel so much better today. It is very encouraging to have the KT members to talk to. You all have a lovely day. I have been mowing and doing yard work. We had a cold front here in Central VA. Instead of the 98 degree days we have been having, today is a cool 84!!...See MoreAmy (montreal, canada)
4 years ago
sunshine (zone 6a, Ontario,Canada)
4 years agoAmy, I have only one Shiranui fruit my grafted tree from your cuttings, looking forward to tasting it, exciting :))
Meyermike(Zone 6a Ma.)
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4 years agoAmy (montreal, canada)
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4 years agoVery nice sunshine!!!!!! I would make many trees from that Shiranui branch Sunshine they are that good.
Amy I'm thinking of reversing my upper statement on a milder winter lol just looked at a forcast calling for a very cold December starting mid next week oh no!!!!
Pic of those really tasty Minneola's
Lot's of lemons, on the left Meyers that are coated with dead scale on the right Eureka lemon and in the lower middle variegated Calamondin.
Please forgive the mess I haven't spent a lot of time in there since being sick.
Brian
Amy (montreal, canada)
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4 years agoMonyet
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4 years agoMonyet
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoSpend all day rearranging my growroom, knock off a few pomelo’s and a few others.
got to reduce at least 7 for now. Gave away a few mandarins for friends to test. My wife has final say so.
If I knew what I know now, I probably do things a whole lot different. I would retire in a warmer climate. Too late now, but good to see a lot of younger people joining in, guys and more gals, making a difference, I will fade away soon.
Amy (montreal, canada)
4 years agoMonyet
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoTried another Valentine pomelo, still about the same as the second I tried. I can believe I eat the whole thing. Again milder than a grapefruit but sweeter, with a taste of a mandarin.
The inside has streaks of blood mandarins (Moro). At this stage, I like it better than the mandarins I tested so far, they are just sweeter, Lee/Nova and Page are about the same, pretty good. My prediction, the girls would love them, the Valentine that is, you will need a bib, very soft meat, no bitterness.
Laura LaRosa (7b)
4 years agoMonyet
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