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WEEKLY GARDEN THREAD VOLUME 24 JUNE 14, 2013
f | June 14, 2013 | greeneyes

Posted on 06/14/2013 12:44:34 PM PDT by greeneyes

The Weekly Gardening Thread is a weekly gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you.

This thread is non-political, although you will find that most here are conservative folks. No matter what, you won’t be flamed and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked.

It is impossible to hijack the Weekly Gardening Thread ... there is no telling where it will go and that is part of the fun and interest. Jump in and join us!

NOTE: This is a once a week ping list. We do post to the thread during the week. Links to related articles and discussions which might be of interest are welcomed, so feel free to post them at any time.


TOPICS: Gardening
KEYWORDS: agriculture; food; gardening; hobby
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To: greeneyes
My button mushroom spoor came from a certified company. I'm not big on eating something that might trash my liver. I've lost enough internal organs, and the liver might be important. ;)

This time next year, I'll have a sure fire and inexpensive way to raise mushrooms, backed by experience. I'm still in the learning/screwing up phase.

/johnny

41 posted on 06/14/2013 2:53:53 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella

Tie some plastic surveyors tape to the wire in several places so it flaps in the wind.

They will see the tape and touch the wire with their nose.


42 posted on 06/14/2013 2:57:45 PM PDT by IMR 4350
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To: Marcella

I would think that the potting mix would be in general good enough to grow any veggie. You can check the bag to see what combo they have.

Beans are not too particular, so I think they’ll be ok. Keep in mind that Kentucky Wonder grown for dried beans will take about 100 days IIRC, so don’t sweat it.

Your squash is obviously doing well. When my vines got too long, I just pinched off the tip. I still got more than I could eat or use.


43 posted on 06/14/2013 3:00:19 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: JRandomFreeper

LOL. Another good reason to wait. That way I can learn from your mistakes-I am sure there won’t be many.LOL


44 posted on 06/14/2013 3:03:26 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes

Got a counter top full of fresh tomatoes. A few cucumbers this week as well. Dug my garlic and the rest of the onions to use later during the year.


45 posted on 06/14/2013 3:08:27 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: greeneyes
I've already dumped the first attempt into the compost pile. Picture is of attempt #2.

I did notice this morning when I was turning the compost pile that it had mycelium growing through spots of it, so if button mushrooms turn up in the compost pile, I'll use 'em. ;)

46 posted on 06/14/2013 3:12:04 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Arrowhead1952

I am soooo hungry for good ole home grown maters!!!!!!!!!

Looked in the mirror, and I could swear my face had distinct greenish highlights-green with envy I guess.LOL


47 posted on 06/14/2013 3:13:48 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: greeneyes
You really need to check out this link:

Top 10 Things to Do with Too Much Zucchini

48 posted on 06/14/2013 3:16:33 PM PDT by MissMagnolia (You see, truth always resides wherever brave men still have ammunition. I pick truth. (John Ransom))
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To: JRandomFreeper
Asparagus: “It takes 3 years to get to a point where it really produces though, so plant your root pieces this year, and try to get year old root stock.”

Oh, dear, I just looked at a bunch of heirloom seed packets I ordered, and there is an envelope of Asparagus UC 72. It says, “Also known as Mary Washington UC 72 or Mary's Granddaughter was developed at UC Davis for better production and tolerance to Fusarium Wilt, heat and drought. Yields heavy dark green spears with fairly compact heads.”

Says takes 2-3 years to produce edible stocks when started from seed. Then, gives planting directions.

I didn't remember getting these. So, I'll plant them next spring “after last frost”. But, I'll look for the root pieces to plant as soon as that is proper.

49 posted on 06/14/2013 3:18:57 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: Marcella
I'd get and plant them now. Walmart may have some that will work. They last 20 years in production.

/johnny

50 posted on 06/14/2013 3:23:53 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

If I find some at Walmart or Lowes, How deep do they need to be planted?


51 posted on 06/14/2013 3:29:45 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: greeneyes

LOL! No; a doctor’s appointment shot my morning to pieces. I did, however, take the truck, and brought back another 400 gallon tank of water for the garden.

I have to quit weeding: found a few MORE asparagus seedlings. OTOH, maybe God is telling me I should go into the asparagus & rhubarb business. ;-’)


52 posted on 06/14/2013 3:30:07 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (Love me, love my guns!©)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Do you mix the molasses with the seaweed dilute? If so, what is the ratio that you use? Not that I am likely to get tomatoes this year - late freeze and now constant rain.

Sucks to be a tomato plant in my neck of the woods.


53 posted on 06/14/2013 3:30:17 PM PDT by Ladysforest
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To: JRandomFreeper

Maybe you were too hasty in dumping the first attempt?


54 posted on 06/14/2013 3:31:18 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Marcella
I planted mine about 6" deep. It needs good soil. Have Wayne dig a trench about 6" deep and wide and 4 ft long per packet if you get the commercial packets of roots. Fill the trench with a mix of potting soil and your soil.

Don't put them too close together. One foot apart is plenty close.

/johnny

55 posted on 06/14/2013 3:32:03 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: Marcella

About those squash ......

I’ve been reading the Square Foot Garden and he likes growing plants vertically instead of letting them sprawl all over. Summer squash will go vertical if you give it a little help. He also says this (which I found fascinating): “One interesting thing I’ve discovered about summer squash vines is that when they are allowed to sprawl on the ground, the fruits form only at the end of the vine. But when grown vertically, the vine continually produces blossoms & fruits all along its entire length. This gives you an abundant harvest in a small space - and all of it is straight up so it’s easy to see and pick”.

This year, I’m sort of trying to grow zucchini ‘up’(they are blooming but not ‘long’ enough to get them into the wire fencing I’m using for a trellis/support) .... not going vertical as easy as the cucumbers which seem to really like it.


56 posted on 06/14/2013 3:33:35 PM PDT by MissMagnolia (You see, truth always resides wherever brave men still have ammunition. I pick truth. (John Ransom))
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To: JRandomFreeper

How many roots should I plant?


57 posted on 06/14/2013 3:33:37 PM PDT by Marcella (Prepping can save your life today. I am a Christian, not a Muslim.)
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To: MissMagnolia

Thanks for the chuckles.


58 posted on 06/14/2013 3:33:58 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: ApplegateRanch

Maybe so-keep that asparagus growing!!!!


59 posted on 06/14/2013 3:34:48 PM PDT by greeneyes (Moderation in defense of your country is NO virtue. Let Freedom Ring.)
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To: Ladysforest
Yes. About 2oz of the molasses per gallon of water. Follow instructions on the seaweed for dilution rate.

/johnny

60 posted on 06/14/2013 3:35:46 PM PDT by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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