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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2012 13:08:41 GMT -6
that after planting all that grass ... that I should really plant a garden this spring  @ beerman  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 16:02:32 GMT -6
Better start planin now  |
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Post by Rita on Jan 12, 2012 16:20:37 GMT -6
Better start planin now I am !!! But only planning for stuff that will be used up this season and or preserved easily .. and grows well in my yard .. so far on my list tomato's potatoes broccoli peppers cuc's summer squash |
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Post by Compost Pharmer on Jan 12, 2012 20:47:33 GMT -6
 That sounds like a pretty good garden you got planned there, Rita. I hope it does real well this year.
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Post by Pharmer Phil on Jan 13, 2012 5:52:24 GMT -6
that after planting all that grass ... that I should really plant a garden this spring @ beerman Young grass is easy to till under |
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Post by jerseycub on Jan 13, 2012 11:02:12 GMT -6
Rita you can purchase different verities of cover crop for you garden in the future that will add beneficial nutrients to the soil in small quantity from High Mowing. Web site www.highmowingseeds.com They sell seed in 1#, 5#, 25#, and 50# weights so it is easy for you to find what you need and not spend a lot of money. If you call you can speak to someone about you needs. Just a Suggestion. |
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Post by Rita on Jan 13, 2012 12:20:46 GMT -6
Rita you can purchase different verities of cover crop for you garden in the future that will add beneficial nutrients to the soil in small quantity from High Mowing. Web site www.highmowingseeds.com They sell seed in 1#, 5#, 25#, and 50# weights so it is easy for you to find what you need and not spend a lot of money. If you call you can speak to someone about you needs. Just a Suggestion. What would be a good something for early spring ? I found some few seeds today ... just a couple at the market .. a couple I ran out of .. gonna try and grow cabbage again this year .. I have NEVER had luck but would love to make some Kraut .. maybe a spicy kraut |
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Post by mogarden on Jan 13, 2012 12:45:14 GMT -6
:)You don't need luck to grow cabbage, you need cool weather and BT.
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Post by Christy on Jan 13, 2012 14:26:47 GMT -6
Rita you can start your cabbage indoors n put out in spring wile still cold out to head up, or sow seeds in spring n let it head up in fall. its a lil longer growing period but worked phor me..it needs colder weather to head. last year I just let it go instead of cleaning it out the garden n wala heads! ;D
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Post by jerseycub on Jan 14, 2012 8:42:34 GMT -6
What would be a good something for early spring ?
Rita: If your question is about cover crop in spring I would recommend BMR Sorgum-sudan grass it grows fast and controls some nematodes that are harmful to plants, also it creates lots of biomass in a short period of time so you can turn it into the soil for new green fertilizer; I would cut it down first before turning it under. Pricing is moderate 1lb $9.40, 5lb $25.20. I would think you would need less then 5lbs in a small area since 35lbs covers 1acre.
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Post by coppice on Jan 14, 2012 9:14:56 GMT -6
Early in spring? Fer me in Cow-Hampshire was leaf lettuce and radish.
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Post by Rita on Jan 14, 2012 17:04:11 GMT -6
What would be a good something for early spring ? Rita: If your question is about cover crop in spring I would recommend BMR Sorgum-sudan grass it grows fast and controls some nematodes that are harmful to plants, also it creates lots of biomass in a short period of time so you can turn it into the soil for new green fertilizer; I would cut it down first before turning it under. Pricing is moderate 1lb $9.40, 5lb $25.20. I would think you would need less then 5lbs in a small area since 35lbs covers 1acre. Thanks Joe I will grab some .. Yep I can't see buying over a lb to be honest .. I am not sure how long the seed lasts or I would get more .. Coppice .. Yes I plant broccoli and cabbage in early spring also .. |
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That sounds like a pretty good garden you got planned there, Rita.
