@markhess ... I took more out the other day leaving only enough for next year's seed. I had so much in one freezer I could barely close it. Time to move on to the fall garden.........Donald
@DoctorsWife56 the first batch of corn I planted Donna was "How Sweet It Is;" This corn was fantastic, holding its sweet days even several days past harvest. So, "Trucker's Favorite" was already starting off in the hole; We will probably use it for soups like you too but next year I think I will try "How Sweet It Is" again or another super sweet corn. - Mark
Heh Mark I found a video yesterday that answers all my questions about compost tea, the one with the air bubbles and molasses. the video is compost tea 2009 bob beck There 9 of them, I enjoyed every one of them. I look forward to using it to try and have a garden as bountiful as yours.
@markhess True, I had forgotten about their allelopathic-ness...maybe if you are going to replant them in the same area, or plant a cover crop on them once they're tilled under... Lookin good down in GA!!
@the1969info compost tea has changed definitions. I have used compost "leche," which allows compost to soak in water a few days then uses the water. The current definition of compost tea using similar process but aerates the water and adds a food source for the microbes. I have the supplies to do this in my basement but have not done it yet. Books I recommend are Dick Raymonds "The Joy of Gardening" and any of Eliot Coleman's books. - Mark
@impalapez I haven't decided about tilling them in yet Brian. I know that sunflowers are allelopathic but I don't know if it is just from the seeds or also from the plant. I will at least compost them assuming that any allelopathic properties would break down. - Mark
@robmelnoahzane Thanks Rob. Glad the cantaloupe worked out for you. Even though I have plenty of room and grew them on the ground this year, I may go back to the cages myself. It keeps the fruit cleaner plus makes them less susceptible to bugs - Mark
@SleestaksRule and great eating too! Ironically, since we have started selling the produce on the farm, we end up selling the best stuff and keeping the bruised, unattractive produce for ourselves - still taste good though
do you till under the sunflowers as well for green manure? They produce an awful lot of plant material that would add a good amount of bulk to the compost heap too...
@loveofvegetables Oh yes! Especially since this is the first year planting at the farm. We had leaf footed bugs and squash bugs doing the most damage. However, I resisted using any poisons (even organic ones) and sure enough I now have a ton (actually about 10) toads move in making a real impact on the bugs. It will take a few years for mother nature to get in complete balance like my home garden so I may have to put up with a little more damage - let's hope not though
@the1969info I am betting you are looking at Malcolm Beck and Bob Webster videos on OrganicTexas channel (excellent channel by the way); Jason has several videos on compost tea that are fantastic! Also, check out Bob Websters spring and fall garden videos on his channel - they are very good too! - Mark
Outstanding job with the garden Mark. Really enjoyed the video.........Donald
I love Truckers Favorite in soups for the chewy texture. Your garden did better than mine. There's always fall gardening, and next year.
Yay! a new video, thank you so much for sharing, I really love your videos. It really looks like you are doing really good!
@markhess ... I took more out the other day leaving only enough for next year's seed. I had so much in one freezer I could barely close it. Time to move on to the fall garden.........Donald
@markhess I bet! I tried them in containers this year, seemed to work just fine. :)
Great looking crops, have you ever used compost tea?
Do you use any books to know when to plant and how to take care of your crops?
garden looks great!..Take care.
Terry
@DoctorsWife56 the first batch of corn I planted Donna was "How Sweet It Is;" This corn was fantastic, holding its sweet days even several days past harvest. So, "Trucker's Favorite" was already starting off in the hole; We will probably use it for soups like you too but next year I think I will try "How Sweet It Is" again or another super sweet corn. - Mark
Nice patch of sweet potatoes, that will be a bunch for you to eat.
Heh Mark I found a video yesterday that answers all my questions about compost tea, the one with the air bubbles and molasses. the video is compost tea 2009 bob beck There 9 of them, I enjoyed every one of them. I look forward to using it to try and have a garden as bountiful as yours.
@markhess True, I had forgotten about their allelopathic-ness...maybe if you are going to replant them in the same area, or plant a cover crop on them once they're tilled under...
Lookin good down in GA!!
@the1969info compost tea has changed definitions. I have used compost "leche," which allows compost to soak in water a few days then uses the water. The current definition of compost tea using similar process but aerates the water and adds a food source for the microbes. I have the supplies to do this in my basement but have not done it yet. Books I recommend are Dick Raymonds "The Joy of Gardening" and any of Eliot Coleman's books. - Mark
@webcajun thanks Donald! I am about ready to till in some of my okra too! And I only have 150 feet!!
@impalapez I haven't decided about tilling them in yet Brian. I know that sunflowers are allelopathic but I don't know if it is just from the seeds or also from the plant. I will at least compost them assuming that any allelopathic properties would break down. - Mark
@robmelnoahzane Thanks Rob. Glad the cantaloupe worked out for you. Even though I have plenty of room and grew them on the ground this year, I may go back to the cages myself. It keeps the fruit cleaner plus makes them less susceptible to bugs - Mark
@ojibway3 I like the Georgia heat better in the winter! :) Thanks for the compliments Paul! - Mark
@SleestaksRule and great eating too! Ironically, since we have started selling the produce on the farm, we end up selling the best stuff and keeping the bruised, unattractive produce for ourselves - still taste good though
do you till under the sunflowers as well for green manure? They produce an awful lot of plant material that would add a good amount of bulk to the compost heap too...
Your okra is amazing. What ru using as fertilizer?
@lifearoundhome but it is started to slow down; in fact, we are getting ready to put in the cool weather crops now - Mark
@cablegirl90 Thanks! I love playing in it! :)
@TheUrbanOutdoors ahhh, I'm blushing!! :) Thanks! Mark
@loveofvegetables Oh yes! Especially since this is the first year planting at the farm. We had leaf footed bugs and squash bugs doing the most damage. However, I resisted using any poisons (even organic ones) and sure enough I now have a ton (actually about 10) toads move in making a real impact on the bugs. It will take a few years for mother nature to get in complete balance like my home garden so I may have to put up with a little more damage - let's hope not though
Forgot to ask, did you get any damage from bugs at all, I have been having problems with leaf footed bugs on my tomatoes.
@dianemummvideos Thanks Diane! I have sweet potatoes coming out my ears!! - Mark
@the1969info I am betting you are looking at Malcolm Beck and Bob Webster videos on OrganicTexas channel (excellent channel by the way); Jason has several videos on compost tea that are fantastic! Also, check out Bob Websters spring and fall garden videos on his channel - they are very good too! - Mark