3/ Corn is one contender. I've wandered out into my garden, plucked corn off the stalk, and eaten it raw. Better that way than store-bought with butter and salt.https://twitter.com/sympathetic_opp/status/1329431484307038209 …
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14/ weird spots on apple tree leaves sound like rust https://extension.umn.edu/plant-diseases/cedar-apple-rust#managing-rust-on-apples%2C-hawthorns%2C-and-other-plants-in-the-rosaceae-family-1172760 … https://twitter.com/robo_tabby/status/1329441282784169996 …
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15/ far outside my experience, sadly but from what little I know, I'd suggest drip irrigation, soil moisture meters, and shade cloth https://www.farmtek.com/farm/supplies/cat1a;ft_shade_cloth_material.html …https://twitter.com/random_scrub/status/1329443215313936394 …
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16/ I've had very good success w squash here and have never had a bug problem. However, "Sevin" might be a good tool.https://twitter.com/dfwtexn/status/1329444784902205441 …
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17/ what climate zone? unless it's deep south, probably not outside - indoor in a grow tent, w light would work thohttps://twitter.com/LikelyNobody/status/1329445113207152644 …
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18/ conversely I've had very very poor luck w peppers in New England https://twitter.com/Grumpy_Hoosier/status/1329445849043259392 …
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19/ There are two distinct questions here: one refers to the compaction of the existing soil, and the other refers to the composition. One needs to read up on the soil triangle, which describes the inorganic fraction of the soil, plus also on organic >https://twitter.com/jcenters/status/1329448183886393346 …
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20/ The inorganic component of the soil is a mix of sand (large particles), silt (small particles), and clay (very very small particles). The ideal mix is loam, and it should be amended to achieve that. >>pic.twitter.com/CNfxAweDuu
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21/ An organic fraction is also necessary. This is where compost comes in. I recommend soil testing, so that you can understand what you have.pic.twitter.com/SzWOogW0rK
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22/ But the other half of the question is about compaction. If the soil is otherwise good, but compacted at the surface level, turning it with a plow will help (although if the soil is inadequate it will recompact in short order). If the compaction is lower down (hard pan) >
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23/ you need to break up that hardpan layer with a subsoiler.
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24/ I enjoy saving seeds, and I try to do it! Basically, it increases the LARP, saves me a few dollars, and increases anti-fragility.https://twitter.com/netlocf/status/1329448783562887170 …
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26/ I have tried to grow mushrooms once, without success. I have not tried to grow mushrooms (by placing woodchips on the vineyard) several times, and failed - getting a big mushroom crop!https://twitter.com/pjsempe/status/1329452371794157570 …
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27/ I agree on these two terms, however: * I've also heard "soil engineers" called "geotechnical engineers" (my house was built by one) * I would never consult a soil scientist, per se, I'd consult my state ag extension, which is a cheap/free servicehttps://twitter.com/argyriou15/status/1329453990405414912 …
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28/ Many herbs are perennials, meaning that they will grow back in the spring. Herbs will not, however, continue to actively grow during the winter, unless they are kept indoors where warmth and light are provided.https://twitter.com/FakeApoth/status/1329458847191363584 …
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29/ Peppers are the one thing that I've NEVER had any success with. Once I figure it out, I'll share the info! https://twitter.com/Yankshanker/status/1329463958688894980 …
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30/ oh, also, basil
@LibertyFarmNH makes this amazing pesto, straight from the garden to the table in 15 minutes and O.M.G.https://twitter.com/sympathetic_opp/status/1329431484307038209 …Show this thread -
31/ re desert farming,
@random_scrubhttps://twitter.com/pythonrocksnake/status/1329466053169213441 …Show this thread -
32/ basil endorsementhttps://twitter.com/sympathetic_opp/status/1329466103471480835 …
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