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http://icrem.math.itb.ac.id/7vzpup0a/grow-mango-from-seed-d8a9e3 | 2024-02-25T11:45:07 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474595.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225103506-20240225133506-00472.warc.gz | 0.938356 | 4,387 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__68667048 | en | The best time to grow mango trees from seed is the beginning of summer. I’m going to plant dozens of seedling mangoes in my yard, keep them small, then see what results. When the new growth is around 3 inches long, the seed is ready to be planted. If it grows out in nature, the seed coat protects the interior seed until it gets to the right conditions for the seed to grow. Growing Mangoes From Seeds. Trees are mostly sold as grafted saplings but some varieties can be grown from the seed. I've been interested lately in growing fruit trees, but my local nursery didn't have any mango trees for sale. It usually takes about 1-2 weeks for the germination process to start. The most important step is the seed selection. Since mango seeds contain a latex sap, which causes skin irritation, gloves are required. Seeds require regular moisture to sprout. The dish should be placed on a windowsill in a warm, sunny place. With gloved hands, carefully remove the pit from the mango. At about seven to eight weeks, the leaf should start to grow out of the top of the seed. You want to end up with about an inch of space between top of potting mix and lip of the pot for easy watering without overflowing. Fruit-Bearing Climate The climate is important for flowering and fruit set. So go ahead, grow a mango tree from seed. If you take any old shop bought seed it may not grow true to type. Mangos are tropical plants that enjoy warmth and humidity. Gently remove the seed from the husk and take off any loose paper-like layers around it but don’t force or peel anything. . Cut the bottom quarter off a cleaned and empty milk container, using sharp scissors. Sprouting may occur as soon as 14 days. The dish should be placed on a windowsill in a warm, sunny place. Mango trees grow easily from seed. The mango tree needs lots of light and warmth, and is best suited for USDA zones 10 through 13. Itâs way more fun than planting what everyone else is growing. The detailed steps are given below. Summerâs favorite fruit, mango is a valuable member of the Cashew family. If you want to grow a mango tree from a seed that produces fruits in a few years, the seed should come from polyembryonic variety (mango seeds that grows fruits in 2 to 4 years.) Than it’s ready to be planted. Take a very ripe mango, and cut the fruit away from the husk at the center of the mango without cutting through the husk. Place your plant in a sunny location but not in direct, hot sun where it could dry out. It’s way more fun than planting what everyone else is growing. protruding above the soil surface when growing mango trees. Growing Mango From Seed Remove the seed from the jar and wrap it in a damp paper towel and place it inside a zipper-top plastic bag with the corner left open to avoid rot. Find a list of polyembryonic mangoes which can grow fruits in 2 to 4 years time. Seeds from grocery store mangoes are one of the most common places to start. A mango tree will grow easily from seed, but the seeds must come from a fully ripened fruit and they must be planted while fresh. The temperature has to be atleast above freezing at all times. How to grow from a mango seed. Trees are mostly sold as grafted saplings but some varieties can be grown from the seed. Today we'll show you how to plant a mango seed. The moment you decided to plant a mango tree, we came to help right away. Seedling mango trees can grow very large, and very quickly. Choose a sunny location but not in direct, hot sun where it could dry out. The mango seeds lose viability very rapidly. Share this post! Finally, you came around after years of dreaming of having a mango tree in the backyard. Plant in a small pot and cover with soil. To create a perfect micro-climate for germination for mango at home, after planting, the pot with the seed should be covered with a thin glass sheet, cellophane or a plastic bottle cut in half. So I decided to grow one. Growing mango tree in soil. Some say it will after three to four years, others say 15 years and some say never. Get a fresh mango pit and slit the hard husk. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. When growing in marginal climates for tropical fruit trees, like my zone 9b, anything that can help give your tree a better chance of getting through our elements the better. This is the seed. You could also put the husk in a vice and use a fine wood saw to trim off the edges. Check with your local nursery to find out which ones grow best in your area. Another thing to be careful about when growing a mango tree from a seed is the amount of space you have and how big of a tree you want. In cooler areas, mangos can still be grown in containers and brought indoors during freezing weather. Use a pair of scissors to remove the outer husk from the seed. This can take anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks. Mango seeds typically take eight years to produce fruit. Take Seed out of the husk. For best results, plant the mango in a large container and keep the soil moist. These cookies do not store any personal information. So I decided to grow one. So one day in May I finally tried it. Leave the seed in the water until it starts to sprout. You can never miss a seed as large as the mango. Mangos are native to the hot, humid tropics of Asia and Oceana. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The best time to plant young mango trees and seeds in Florida is in March and April Mango trees enjoy full sun and well draining soil. are tropical fruit-bearing trees that are native to southern Asia. Ready-to-plant mango seed grain with the germ. Remove the seed and throw the husk away. To get you some answers, warn you of the dos and donâts, and make you familiar with the process. I looked up how to grow one from seed, but I never found a clear description of how you would. Will it grow fruit? Growing Mango Trees from Seed. The entire seed can be planted whole by simply burying it slightly in potting mix, but germination will be very slow. Continue to give the mango plant water to maintain a damp, but not soaked, soil. The entire seed can be planted whole by simply burying it slightly in potting mix, but germination will be very slow. Check with your local nursery to find out which ones grow best in your area. You have no idea what the fruit will be like till the tree is 7-10 years old. Seeds from fully ripe mangoes germinate more quickly than those from firm, under ripe fruits. (All the seeds of the mangoes I eat, dry or freeze are thrown out in the garden as mulch, and they all grow...) The most important step is the seed selection! The mango plant, like many tropical fruits, thrives in periods of alternating wet and dry. The best way to make sure your mango seed will actually grow is to grow it next to an existing mango tree. Remove the seed inside and plant it in seed starter mix in a large pot. Last year we tried to grow a mango tree from seed but failed. Cut the husk open with a sharp knife. 5. Check your climate zone. Ideally, the seed should be a tan color. If the temperature is low, you can place the planted seed indoors. How to grow a mango tree from a seed step 5: Repot. Mango seeds usually take around eight years to produce fruit while grafted saplings take three t… Water regularly, but do not leave the plant with wet feet. Here is one of our favourite mango recipes. Carefully cut away edges and remove husk to reveal seed inside. Water again and top up soil as needed stopping one inch below lip of pot. Fold the paper. Set reminder on your phone to check on it every 3 days. Mango plants like humidity above 50 percent, so you may need to mist your plant daily. Keep your tree as warm as possible, and always above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. You can also put it in a warm spot, which is always good to speed up germination, but be sure the towel does not dry out. Leave in a warm position watering every couple of days until shoots form. Remember that it can take between three and six years for new plants to produce fruit. Outside of that area, mango trees grow well in USDA hardiness zones 9B or above. At this point, the husk is very slippery and wet. Plum Pits. Aug 20, 2017 - There are many different methods to grow mangoes from seeds. Place the seed, rounded side up, in a dish of water. Then, it will take at least five years for the seeds to grow into a mature tree that produces fruit. You can grow a mango tree from a seed in a pot to keep it small and manageable (say 8 â 10 feet), or you can plant it in the ground for a larger tree if you live in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10b through 11. Those in north florida can grow mangoes but it will take extra effort to protect them from the cold weather Angie, Carrie,Glenn, Haden, Kent, and Ice cream are some popular varieties of mango. Take photos each time to keep track of changes. Cover seed in an inch of potting mix, water it and top it up. How do you germinate a mango seed quickly? Let’s get you familiar with the mango seed germination process. Seeds will sprout in soil or you can also germinate mango seed in paper towel in a plastic bag. Dry husk with tea towel and set aside to further air dry for 1-2 days maximum. Use a tall, deep pot or bag to allow for root development. Remove the seed inside and plant it in seed starter mix in a large pot. Iâm going to plant dozens of seedling mangoes in my yard, keep them small, then see what results. If growing mangoes from seeds, the type of seeds makes a difference. Unless you have been a bit off with your watering and/or have stressed the plant, this limp stage is normal. If I’m lucky, I’ll get a “Dave’s Imperial Mango” in a half-decade. Sow the seed in a pot and then transplant the seedling to a larger pot or into the ground. Lay sprouted seed on soil and cover in one inch of potting mix. Everyone wants to know how to grow mango ( mangifera indica) from seed, but is it actually doable, and if so, will it grow in your climate? Simply cut the mango husk open and remove the seed from inside. Jul 1, 2018 - How to Grow a Mango Tree: Mangos, especially here in North Carolina, are very expensive (about $1.50 each) and are not usually good. I don't know of this new tree will ever bear fruit, but it's been fun to start. Ideal Climate: As you may already know, the mango fruit is strictly a tropical plant. Place the seed, rounded side up, in a dish of water. Wrap your mango seed with the damp cloth and place it in the plastic bag. Some seeds are polyembryonic and may sprout from several locations. Sometimes, fruits have been chilled or treated. Mango trees are also beautiful houseplants that you can grow from the fruit's seed pit. Items Needed . Clean the seed to remove excess flesh. The easy method reveals which seeds are good ones so we don’t waste time on the duds. Click here for the full disclosure statement, How to Grow Ginger Root from the Grocery Store, https://www.facebook.com/empressofdirt/?fref=ts. Start by removing as much flesh as possible without damaging the seed. 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https://pringleswormfarm.com/partners-links/ | 2019-11-15T12:31:15 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496668644.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20191115120854-20191115144854-00223.warc.gz | 0.927147 | 129 | CC-MAIN-2019-47 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__3653512 | en | Partner Links August 6, 2019 Here we have collected a list of partners and other informative web links that will help you gain a well rounded knowledge base about worms and worm farming. Worm-Farm.com Weed Starter Pro About The Author Site Admin I am the owner of Pringle's Worm Farm and I strive to bring the very best from our farm to your needs. Organic usable products will help the earth and us in growing better more sustainable food and products. Add a Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. | agronomy |
https://zerobertooficial.com/a-beginners-guide-to-gardening-and-landscaping.html | 2022-11-28T22:59:06 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710662.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128203656-20221128233656-00005.warc.gz | 0.9419 | 1,010 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__238000917 | en | Gardening and landscaping are two of the most well known hobbies in the world. They’re also two of the most rewarding, furnishing you with a lovely out of doors area to get pleasure from for many years to come. If you are new to gardening and landscaping, there’s no want to stress. With a small arranging and some standard expertise, you are going to be equipped to make a stunning garden or landscape that will be the envy of your neighbors.
Many individuals imagine that gardening and landscaping are pricey hobbies, but they do not have to be. With a tiny creative imagination, you can come across strategies to preserve revenue on your gardening and landscaping initiatives. Examine on to get started with gardening and landscaping, and understand how to help you save dollars on your assignments.
1. Start With a Strategy
One of the most essential things you can do when starting a gardening or landscaping challenge is to have a system. This will assist you determine what supplies you are going to require, how a lot time you’ll will need to spend on the undertaking, and what your budget will be. With no a program, it is simple to get overwhelmed and give up on your venture prior to it’s even begun. When you have a approach, it’s significant to be practical about your expectations. Don’t test to do also a lot at when, and really do not count on your yard or landscape to be best from the begin. Rome wasn’t developed in a working day, and neither is a lovely garden. Start modest and create up steadily around time.
2. Select the Ideal Vegetation
One of the most critical elements of gardening and landscaping is choosing the correct plants. Not all crops are ideal for all climates, so it is important to opt for vegetation that will prosper in your region. You are going to also want to take into consideration the amount of money of sunlight and drinking water your vegetation will have to have. Once you’ve decided on the appropriate crops, it’s crucial to plant them properly. Be confident to dig a hole that is twice the dimensions of the plant’s root ball and insert some compost or manure to the hole before planting. This will aid your plants get off to a fantastic start off.
3. Mulch and Fertilize
Mulching and fertilizing are two significant duties that will help your crops thrive. Mulch will help to retain moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, and retain the roots of your crops cool in summer season. There are lots of various forms of mulch offered, so be certain to select one particular that is acceptable for your plants. Fertilizing allows to offer your plants with the nutrition they want to improve. There are several various kinds of fertilizer offered, so be positive to opt for just one that is suited for your vegetation.
4. H2o Often
1 of the most vital matters you can do for your vegetation is to water them regularly. Drinking water allows your vegetation increase and thrive, so be certain to give them adequate h2o. Depending on your local climate, you may possibly want to h2o your crops day-to-day or weekly. If you are not sure how frequently to drinking water your plants, verify the soil prior to watering. If the soil is dry, it is time to water your crops.
5. Management Pests and Conditions
Pests and disorders can be a challenge for any gardener or landscaper. The good news is, there are several items out there to regulate pests and ailments. Be certain to select a product that is suited for your plants. If you are not certain which merchandise to use, inquire a skilled at your neighborhood backyard center. With a tiny effort, you can management pests and disorders and retain your crops nutritious. Numerous herbicides are out there to management weeds in your backyard or landscape. Be certain to pick a product or service that is suited for your crops.
6. Prune and Deadhead
Pruning and deadheading are two vital jobs to help your vegetation seem their best. Pruning assists to endorse new expansion, control the condition of your plants, and take out diseased or ruined areas. Deadheading can help to boost new advancement and preserve your vegetation on the lookout neat and tidy. Be confident to prune and deadhead your plants on a standard foundation. You are going to want to have weighty responsibility tarps when you’re weeding and trimming your trees and plants to aid you haul them to your rubbish can.
With a small preparing and effort, you can have a stunning yard or landscape. Just don’t forget to get started with a plan, opt for the right vegetation, and drinking water them routinely. With a tiny care, your crops will prosper. | agronomy |
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I captured this lone pod, late in the afternoon during a walk along the Greenway. Its last seeds were about to take flight, born along by gauzy white tendrils.
Spring blessings in flight. | agronomy |
https://www.rlp-tourismus.com/en/gastgeber/accommodation/Weingut-Pension-Raevenhof_Ayl/unterkunft.html | 2021-10-25T22:25:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323587770.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20211025220214-20211026010214-00503.warc.gz | 0.950382 | 150 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__181153879 | en | For generations, the vinyards and orchards have been worked by our family and demanded lots of hard work and dedication. What produces a good wine? The study of biology, experience, the nature of the soil, the appropiate vinestock, organic fertiliser, good husbandry throughout the growing seasons all leading to the laborious harvesting by hand. Then follows the pressing and fermentation and the constant inspection to completion. Finally the bottling and then the easy bit decorking and drinking. Think of this when you have your next glass.
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https://www.linuxexpomadrid.com/all-about-utilizing-grain-storage-systems/ | 2022-09-29T01:39:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335303.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929003121-20220929033121-00601.warc.gz | 0.956351 | 339 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__190413299 | en | All About Utilizing Grain Storage Systems
Grain storage systems are essential in today's turbulent agricultural environment. There's no point in growing plants that don't work. Peanuts are only harvested once a year but are needed all year round.
Grain growers need to keep them safe and sound in large stores all year round so they can be used and/or shipped at any time. You can also check for the best grain silos through the web.
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Grain lifts are an ideal place to store large quantities of grain in bulk. They are usually tall cylindrical structures made of galvanized metal. They can also be shaped like a dome or even look like a simple shed.
The grain is harvested, separated, and transported to the grain store where it is stored and dried. They are then unloaded from the silos for worldwide shipping.
The three main types of silos are pouches, bunkers, and tower silos. A silo bag is a large, durable plastic bag used to dry coffee beans. If necessary, farmers simply open the bag to take the grain. This type of system is an inexpensive and very easy way to store grain.
Bunker silos are holes dug in the ground to store grain. The nipple is covered with a thick plastic sheet until used. They are easy to care for and very inexpensive.
Grain storage uses gravity, which means that when the grain is unloaded in silos, it is pushed down and packed with the weight of the grain.
Whether you are a small grain farmer or you own a large grain growing business, there is a grain storage system for you. | agronomy |
https://lookingforthelight.blog/2022/08/30/what-to-do-before-starting-a-home-garden/ | 2023-06-01T06:33:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647614.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601042457-20230601072457-00334.warc.gz | 0.941646 | 617 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__13552548 | en | A home garden offers loads of benefits beyond boosting your home’s curb appeal and increasing your property’s value. It plays a significant role in improving your physical and mental health. It also helps reduce your expenses (depending on what you grow in your garden) and establish sustainable measures in your home. But if you’re new to gardening and thinking about creating one for your home for the first time, the last thing you want to do is jump right into planting a garden. Here are some things you need to do before you start a home garden.
Decide on the best garden spot
The first thing you want to do is consider the best place to grow your garden. Of course, this will depend on your home and how much space you have. Be sure that your ideal spot offers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Therefore, it would be best if you took the time to observe your preferred spaces to figure out which spots receive the most sunlight. If you have too much shade in your yard, all hope is not lost, as there are two options you can try. On the one hand, you can remove the source of shade, depending on what it is. On the other hand, you can consider growing indoor plants that thrive with little sunlight instead.
After deciding on the best spot, clear the ground of weeds, dead trees, stumps, etc. You can hire experts to remove some of these stubborn obstacles if necessary. You can visit websites like duvaltreeandbobcat.com for experienced and safe tree removal services.
Decide on the most suitable plants to grow
The next thing you want to do is decide on what plants you want to grow. Would you like to create a vegetable garden to supplement your grocery needs? Or do you want to spruce up your curb appeal with lush flowers? Knowing the purpose of the garden will help you decide what to grow in it. If you want to grow a garden for food, think about what vegetables, fruits, or herbs you need the most. Also, consider which food items are difficult or expensive to purchase and see if you can grow them. If your garden is for curb appeal, think about what plants or flower pieces you love the most and can thrive in your location.
Invest in essential garden equipment
Gardening can be very relaxing, but it can also be very tasking, especially if you don’t have the right garden tools. You can take advantage of many tools, facilities, and equipment in the modern gardening world to make growing your plants easier. Of course, you don’t need to invest in a comprehensive range of garden equipment when you’re a beginner. You only need the basic and most essential tools, such as a rake, hand trowel, hoe, spade, garden fork, and pruning shears. Also, before considering gardening, be sure you’re willing to devote the time and effort a home garden demands.
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http://plentythemagazine.com/2017/07/14/how-to-make-diy-flower-crowns/ | 2019-06-27T04:19:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560628000613.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20190627035307-20190627061307-00545.warc.gz | 0.93145 | 564 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__2920913 | en | Flower crowns began to pepper the pages of fashion magazines and my social media this spring. They were resting on the heads of the boho chic, celebs at Coachella and even the queen B of all, Beyonce. As much as I longingly look at the delicate floral crowns that evoke goddess vibes, I am hesitant to think that I could pull off this real-life Snapchat filter look.
“A flower crown is what’s ‘in’ right now,” says Jesseline Gough, Marketing Coordinator at pickOntario. “Weddings, pride parades, maternity shoots, lunch with the gals, festivals – you can quite literally make a statement anywhere you go.”
pickOntario is an initiative developed by Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. to raise awareness, interest and demand for Ontario-grown cut flowers and potted plants. When you pick Ontario, you are supporting the more than 200 greenhouse farmers who employ approximately 9,000 people in our province. The growers in Ontario work hard to produce quality flowers and use the latest trends in technology and growing techniques to ensure their products are delivered fresh to local retail establishments, daily.
pickOntario’s website is a gem of a resource. With everything from helpful tutorials (like this one below) to offering tips on how to create flowering gardens by season and finding local florists, the site appeals to both the expert gardener, those just learning the difference between perennials and annuals and the non-gardener in the market to buy pre-cut, already bundled, ready-to-present arrangements.
HOW TO MAKE: DIY FLOWER CROWNS
What you’ll need:
- Ontario grown ivy
- Florist wire
- Ontario grown bouquet, potted plants, flowers, bedding plants
Step 1: Have about 2 feet of Ontario grown ivy ready
Step 2: Level 1 inch of stem
Step 3: Wrap the wire around the top of the branch to secure it
Step 4: Wrap the wire around the flower stem several times
Step 5: Repeat wrapping with the remaining flowers
Step 6: Wrap in the same direction working down the branch and continue adding until you see the look you want
Step 6: Bring the ends together and wrap firmly
Step 7: Now, wear your crown like the queen you are!
Step 8: Snap some selfies, and share with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #pickOntario
If you don’t see yourself donning a wreath of blooms, consider your little ones. At the very least, making flower crowns with them could lead to hours of imaginative play in make believe worlds. | agronomy |
http://ggirlbboy.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-already.html | 2018-07-16T02:53:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676589172.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20180716021858-20180716041858-00459.warc.gz | 0.981747 | 564 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__73058793 | en | I haven't really touched the (10' x 40' ?) wildflower slope recently. It currently has lots of maple seedlings in it thanks to our neighbor's very prolific tree. The plan is to solarize this and/or cover with newspaper and cardboard, and then restart with some bulbs and perennials, with a couple annuals for color. The reason being that the wildflower bed looks good in June, but pretty much ONLY June. It was a fun experiment, but only one season of interest is not what I want.
It's a somewhat steep slope, so hard to work on, but I have to pull all of the maple and shrub seedlings out so that I can smother the weeds/wildflowers. ESPECIALLY the Chinese forget-me-not which, while a favorite of the bees, took over the bed. In fall it produces some nasty little seed pods that stick to hair (shirts, shorts, socks...) worse than Velcro.
What do I intend to plant in that bed once I've gotten the wildflowers under control? Probably divisions of a bunch of stuff I already have. Currently in the fridge are some daylily seeds we collected last year, I'm attempting stratification & germination. I've also got many old marigold seeds hanging out in the shed, even if I get a small germination rate I'll still have quite a few plants. I can certainly divide daylilies, irises, echinacea, yarrow, bee balm, and liriope. I've got a lot of grape hyacinth bulbs that I can dig up and move over, and maybe I'll also move some of the daffodils & hyacinths over there as well. The wildflower bed arguably has some of the best soil on our property since we put about 4" of composted leaf mulch on top of newspaper and cardboard back when I was killing off the grass that was previously growing on that slope.
Perhaps I'll also root some more boxwood cuttings and put them up along the top edge along the neighbor's retaining wall, edge, and then just keep them trimmed about even with the top so that his landscaping company doesn't hack at the backside of them like they did my beautyberry shrubs. Another advantage here is that it'll keep the top of the slope shaded so I don't get as much stubborn grass trying to grow up along the edge of the wall.
The other beds are doing well, just need to do some weeding, which will be a regular chore through the rest of the summer and fall. The tomato plants (that didn't get eaten - GRRrrrr!) are doing well, as is the pepper plant. | agronomy |
https://sickusablog.com/heliaphen-agricultural-robot-cares-1500-plants/ | 2023-03-23T03:57:31 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296944996.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323034459-20230323064459-00656.warc.gz | 0.935409 | 614 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__242422457 | en | As the automation and robotics trend continues to rise in popularity, it is even permeating areas you’d least expect – agriculture. Founded in 2006, Optimalog develops PC-based specialized automation software, but is now developing an agricultural robot that can automatically cultivate crops in an agricultural research park for the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) in Toulouse, France. All of these required functions are based on integrated equipment from SICK.
The robot called HeliaPhen is an AGV used for high throughput phenotyping. It moves outdoors along the paths between the plant holders, and detects, grips, weighs, photographs, and waters the holders automatically, according to the instructions of the researchers, which they transmit directly from their workstations. The agricultural robot automatically fills its 70-liter water tank and charges its high-performance battery as necessary. It uses a weather station to monitor climatic conditions and reacts accordingly, interrupting its work if necessary.
Tailored equipment from SICK
All of these functions are based on integrated equipment from SICK. First and foremost, the NAV350 navigation scanner is mounted on top of the agricultural robot. Using reflective marking points and a wide scanning range, the scanner continuously calculates its position so that the robot can orient itself. Type UM18 ultrasonic sensors (three at the front and three at the back) ensure optimal movement and are used by the robot to avoid obstacles.
Sensors connected to a navigation module issue all required instructions to the robot, so that it moves freely and reaches the plant holders to be examined. An OD Value short-range distance sensor is fitted to the HeliaPhen to detect the plant holders. The agricultural robot uses a laser beam to analyze the curvature and depth of a holder in order to locate it quickly and precisely. For this purpose, it uses a CLV barcode scanner, which reads the barcode on the holder to ensure that the robot has targeted the correct plants.
HeliaPhen then places the plant holder back in its exact theoretical position (which is not necessarily the position where it picked up the plant holder) with a measurement accuracy of 5 mm. The robot is fitted with type IN300 Direct inductive safety switches (two at the front and two at the back), which control the position of the bumpers. If the switches are triggered, the information is sent to a type UE10-2FG safety relay, which activates the emergency stop pushbutton.
Cost reduction and maximum flexibility
Thanks to equipment from SICK, this extremely flexible and precise robot is excellently suited to its environment and carries out tasks efficiently. The arrangement of the plant holders, their size, and distances can all be changed without extensive installation work. The researchers, therefore, have maximum flexibility in conducting their plant tests. The agricultural robot can be put into operation quickly, works at high speed, and does not require costly infrastructure. OptimaLog hopes that HeliaPhen will provide advancements for the agriculture research industry. | agronomy |
http://thevegepatch.blogspot.com/2008_07_01_archive.html | 2017-04-24T03:23:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917118963.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031158-00203-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.939914 | 305 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__198132708 | en | Hardy little roots, mashua seem almost invincible!
1. Mashua is probably the Andean region's fourth most important root crop—after potato, oca, and ulluco. The tubers—about the size of small potatoes—have shapes ranging from conical to carrotlike.
2. Mashua grows vigorously in nearly any type of garden soil, making this plant very easy to grow. The plant is also extremely pest-resistant and is often used as a companion plant for potatoes and other crops to aid in repelling insects.
3. Eaten raw, some have a peppery taste—reminiscent of hot radishes. But when boiled, they lose their sharpness and become mild—even sweet.
4.In trials in Ayacucho, Peru, and Turrialba, Costa Rica, the nutritional value of mashua was shown to equal or surpass that of cereals.
5. Popularization of mashua may be limited by its strong flavor, and its reputation as an anti-aphrodisiac. It been recorded by the Spanish chronicler Cobo that mashua was fed to their armies by the Inca Emperors, "that they should forget their wives". Indeed, studies of male rats fed on mashua tubers have shown a 45% drop in testosterone levels!
Reference: Wikipedia, Jicas.com, Tuberosas Andinas, CIP, Planting Flower Bulbs,
The National Academies Press | agronomy |
https://elementaryengineeringlibrary.com/civil-engineering/soil-mechanics/sedimentation-analysis-pipette-method | 2024-04-20T07:53:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817491.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420060257-20240420090257-00219.warc.gz | 0.938918 | 1,038 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__154951876 | en | Pipette method is one of the methods of taking observation of liquid soil suspension for the purpose of sedimentation analysis of soils containing fine particles.
Theory of sedimentation, its limitations and the method of preparation of soil suspension have already been discussed, read them here.
For the preparation of soil suspension we took some 50 gm of oven dried soil sample which weighed as Wtotal.
We mix 100 ml of dispersing agent to our taken sample.
Dispersing agent is prepared by mixing two components to 1 litre of distilled water.
The weight of dispersing agent’s particles is Wdispersing agent.
And finally distilled water was added to make the solution 1000 ml.
Lets say this total volume as capital V.
For pipette method we need only 500 ml of soil suspension.
We require this kind of arrangement to take out a small portion of suspension from a specified depth time to time. Sedimentation jar is placed below this pipette.
First we determine the volume of the pipette. For that we use distilled water. We immerse the nozzle of the pipette into this water and using stop cock arrangement we suck up the water in the pipette. Then we discharge this water into measuring jar and volume of the pipette can be known. Lets say this volume as Vpipette.
Now for the sampling, first sedimentation jar containing the prepared soil suspension is placed in constant temperature of 27°C for about an hour. The jar is then taken out and a rubber bung is placed at its top to close its mouth. Then tube is inverted a few times so that suspension becomes homogeneous. Bung is removed and jar is placed over the constant temperature bath. The pipette arrangement is fixed over the jar and a stop watch is started to record the time of settlement of particles.
Particles in the suspension start settling down. According to the equation…
Large particles settles with greater speed than small particles do. So at a certain depth we will find different concentrations of different particles at different times. But in the beginning of the sedimentation because of suspension being homogenous, particles of all sizes present at all the depths.
When 2 minutes elapsed then we take our first sample. Pipette is gradually lowered to the depth of 100 mm into the suspension about 20 seconds before the sample is to be taken.
By our established formula we can determine in time 2 mins, that is 120 seconds, D sized soil particle would have traveled to the 100 mm distance. So in and above this layer we will find all the particles of size smaller than D.
We will be taking all our samples from this depth.
The sample is sucked into the pipette using stop cock and pipette is taken out.
The taken sample is then transferred to the weighing bottle. If any particle remains adhered to the tube, the distilled water is used to transfer it into the bottle. Then the sample is dried in oven at 105°C to 110°C for 24 hours.
After drying weight of the sample is taken and say it as WDry.
Now here we have
total weight of solids in the suspension.
Weight of particles of dispersing agent.
and weight of solids of small sample taken after 2 mins W(Dry), which has only particles smaller than a particular diameter.
But all of weight of solids W(Total) contained in the volume capital V which we took as 1000 ml.
And weight of particles of dispersing agent W(Dispersing Agent) is also contained in the volume V.
But weight of solids of extracted sample W(Dry) are in the volume of pipette V(pipette) which is only 10 ml.
So lets represent each in per ml weight so that we can compare them with each other.
As we know percentage finer is weight of sample with particles of size smaller than D divided by weight of the total soil sample with all the particles present in suspension.
As our extracted dried sample contains all the particles of size smaller than D and total sample has particles of all sized in it.
So in the percentage finer equation lets substitute per ml weight of extracted sample which contains all the particles smaller than size D.
And in the denominator substitute per ml weight of all the particles of all sizes.
Also notice that this extracted sample also has some particles of dispersing agent, so lets remove their concentration in the equation.
This is how we calculate the percentage finer with the pipette method.
In similar fashion more samples are taken after 4, 8, 15 and 30 mins and 1, 2, 4, 8 and 24 hours and percentage finer for different sized particles can be known.
This method’s merit is that it is very accurate.
But demerits are:
Apparatus is quite delicate and expensive.
It also requires very sensitive weighing balance for smaller extracted samples from the suspension.
Also The procedure is very long.
For quick particle size analysis of fine particles hydrometer method is more suitable. | agronomy |
http://mandy-smith.blogspot.com/2010/07/going-fruity.html | 2018-07-20T08:51:05 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591575.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720080634-20180720100634-00237.warc.gz | 0.974912 | 466 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__111812786 | en | This is my ALL-TIME favorite rose. It's called double delight. I had several years ago when we lived in town. I'm so glad to finally have one blooming in my yard again. They have the best scent and they are stunning. Absolutely stunning!!! I wish you had SMELL-a-vision.
We are beginning to see the "fruits" of our labors outdoors. After 5+ years, our fruit trees are beginning to produce. We probably have 10 apple trees and only three or four are bearing fruit. One is loaded for bear, the others have less. Out of three pear trees only one has fruit.
I'm hoping for apple pies, tarts, and maybe apple butter (I've never tried that before. It might be an epic failure).
I only photographed the pretty ones. The worms have gotten ahold of probably 1/3 of them. We need to do a little better with spraying next year.
Our vegtables are also coming along nicely. At least the ones that survived the monsoons this Spring and early Summer. When we built our house, we trenched the water towards the woods. We built our garden smack-dab where the pipe drains out. We haven't been able to get into half the garden all summer. Hopefully this Fall we can get that fixed. Until then, we are growing some mighty tall weeds. Some are almost head tall. Everytime we think it is dry enough to mow and till them under. It rains again. Blasted Missouri weather!!!!!!
The half that isn't flooded is producing peppers, onions, tomatoes and radishes. (The only thing that I will eat out of that list is tomatoes. That's a good thing because no one else in my family will.)
All gardening aside, I am heading to Aunt Pam's and Uncle Mike's for our annual river trip. Then we are off to a wood bat baseball tournament for Ryan. Busy.... busy, I say. I feel like my busyness is keeping me from documenting all the crazy things that are said and done around here. I hope to store them up in my rattled brain so I can share them with you when the monkeys are in school.
But I have to put first... first, right? | agronomy |
https://www.windryer.com/en/home/ | 2023-06-04T08:15:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649518.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604061300-20230604091300-00291.warc.gz | 0.875048 | 310 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__157046495 | en | The drying technique is one of the oldest processes used by man for storing the product.
If you can produce it… you can dry it!
The drying techniques have remained intact for decades by taking advantage of the simple movement of the air, the sun or the wind, disavowing more advanced drying techniques capable of guaranteeing the maximum result in terms of quality, efficiency and product conservation.
For over 10 years we have studied cold dehydration technology in collaboration with VALVERBE which first adopted these drying systems. A cold dried product maintains the organoleptic characteristics, the colors and all the properties contained in the fresh plant. Today this innovative drying technology is shared with a series of low energy absorption systems (about 5 kwatts of energy the largest and 1.5 kwatts the smallest) which allow drying in 24-48 hours 200-400-600 kg of product.
Our technologically advanced machines can dry fruit, herbs, hay, chestnuts, mushrooms, spirulina, spices, laboratory powders, wheat, corn, cereals and dozens of other products.
WINDRYER stands for innovation
The innovative cold WINDRYER™ technology allows to keep intact the cellular membrane thus retaining the integrity of the fresh plant’s properties. Whereas the classic hot drying technology breaks the cells causing the fermentation and the consequent degradation of the vegetal mass, our technology keeps intact the constitutional structure of the product by thus preserving all the properties that the biochemical consequentiality detains. | agronomy |
https://forum.livingwithataxia.org/t/buck-the-trend-be-happy-in-january/1367 | 2022-12-01T11:14:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710808.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201085558-20221201115558-00657.warc.gz | 0.933959 | 177 | CC-MAIN-2022-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__284880596 | en | “January is the quietest month in the garden. … But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing is happening. The soil, open to the sky, absorbs the pure rainfall while microorganisms convert tilled-under fodder into usable nutrients for the next crop of plants. The feasting earthworms tunnel along, aerating the soil and preparing it to welcome the seeds and bare roots to come.”
And I’ve decided to be a bit like that myself. Still and quiet but things happening underneath.
I’m also taking some advice from this piece of Zen Wisdom:
“The driver knows how much the ox can carry, and keeps the ox from being overloaded. You know your way and your state of mind. Do not carry too much.”
Buck the trend: be HAPPY in January | agronomy |
https://annamariespizza.com/1210-green-beans-and-amp-egg-noodles/ | 2021-05-08T18:34:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988923.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210508181551-20210508211551-00342.warc.gz | 0.885188 | 650 | CC-MAIN-2021-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__124648013 | en | Green Beans & Egg Noodles. Green beans are the unripe, young fruit and protective pods of various cultivars of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). Immature or young pods of the runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus). Aid in Obesity If you are looking for a new low-calorie food addition to your.
Toss with a little bacon, black pepper, and vinegar, and serve as a side with roast chicken or steak. Green beans are one of the most recommended plants for beginner gardeners. Learn how easily growing green beans in your backyard can be. You can have Green Beans & Egg Noodles using 12 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Green Beans & Egg Noodles
- It’s 1 package of egg noodles (16 ounce).
- It’s 1 (1 lb) of package ground beef.
- You need 1 of onion, chopped.
- Prepare 1 of green pepper, chopped.
- You need of Fresh minced garlic (6 cloves).
- It’s 2 tablespoons of margarine.
- It’s 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of oregano.
- It’s 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
- You need 1 (16 ounce) of package frozen cut green beans, thawed.
- Prepare 2 tablespoons of margarine, added at end of recipe.
- It’s of Parmesan cheese (sprinkle).
Green Bean, Snap Bean, String Bean. Harvesting green beans is an ongoing task and the more you pick, the more beans the plants will set. Green beans, string beans, wax beans, and snap beans are all, essentially, the same thing. Little differences, mainly in color and shape, separate one type from another.
Green Beans & Egg Noodles instructions
- In a large pot brown your ground beef, drain off any fat….
- Place your chopped onion, green pepper and minced garlic into pot with ground beef, sauté until veggies are tender……
- Now add : margarine, black pepper, oregano, and Italian seasoning, sauté all well……
- Next add your bag of thawed green beans, stir well….Heat on very low heat……
- Meanwhile boil your egg noodles until they are done, drain well….
- Add cooked egg noodles to pot of ground beef and veggies, cook on very low heat until everything is mixed well…..I also added 2 more tablespoons of margarine to the ground beef / egg noodle mixture…..
- Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy 😉!!.
All of these green beans are. Bean farmers harvest green beans while the beans are still in their pod before they have had a chance to mature. This is one of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. Remember when your mom told you to finish all your vegetables? If she liked to make you green beans (and you listened to her), you're going to be pretty happy about all the good green beans nutrition. | agronomy |
https://eg.ictinternational.com/about-us/company-profile/ | 2021-10-16T01:43:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323583408.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016013436-20211016043436-00699.warc.gz | 0.944329 | 529 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__21095346 | en | In the early 1980’s, Dr Peter Cull, having completed his PhD in irrigation monitoring, sought to expand his research and bring together scientific theories with their practical applications especially in soil and plant sciences. For Peter, water was always the key, and he believed that developing precision instruments to accurately measure, monitor and understand water would make a significant difference to some of the major challenges in food production and land use. That was thirty years ago. Since then, Peter and his wife Susan have developed ICT International into a highly successful manufacturing and export company providing scientific measuring and monitoring solutions in some of the world’s harshest and most vulnerable environments. Peter, Susan and their team have built on the immense wealth of scientific knowledge to design, develop and manufacture their quantitative monitoring technologies and work collaboratively with leading soil, plant and environmental scientists in Australia and overseas as part of their world-renowned research and development program.
In 2006 ICT International launched an innovation program which produced the company’s first outstanding signature products; the SFM1 Sap Flow Meter and the PSY Stem Psychrometer. The SFM1 Sap Flow Meter determines how much water a plant is using and features digital point of measurement data processing to log data. The PSY1 Stem Psychrometer measures the plant’s ability to access water and features the same digital point of measurement data processing, to log changes in the plant water status. ICT International’s instruments are manufactured in Armidale, NSW, and designed and tested in the field. They have been installed to measure plant water use (sap flow), the effects of weather and environmental change in regions across the world including: the Amazon rainforests, California’s ‘tallest trees in the world’, mine sites in Australia and Peru, agricultural land in Dubai and trees growing on the permafrost in Northern Canada.
ICT International now exports their precision instruments to more than 50 countries with their customers including environmental and forestry researchers and managers; mine site rehabilitation officers; agricultural, horticultural and glasshouse businesses; governments; scientific agencies; and universities throughout North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.
Through its commitment to innovative research, collaboration, and the manufacture and export of their precision monitoring instrumentation, ICT International is proud to provide world class scientific solutions enabling a greater understanding and improved management of water, soil, vegetation and the environment.
Listen to our CEO Susan Cull speak at a radio interview following ICT International winning an award at the NSW Premiers Export Awards. (14mb) | agronomy |
http://primeratoronto.com/site/viewtopic.php?tag=4a2d03-pbis-classroom-management-plan-example | 2021-08-03T16:50:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154466.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20210803155731-20210803185731-00018.warc.gz | 0.912925 | 3,440 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__218562137 | en | view all 3 photos. Growing Zones: 5-11 Veranda Banana Tree. Please Note: If your computer is running Windows XP, you won’t be able to update your Internet Explorer browser and will need to install a new browser such as Chrome or Firefox instead. Pale yellow to cream flowers 3/4 to 1 1/4" long with large brown bracts in terminal spikes. $6.99 shipping. ©2020 Gardens Alive, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Musa Basjoo Banana Tree/ Hardy Banana Tree in 4 Inch Pots (2 Four Inch Pots with a Banana Starter Plant in Each Pot) 3.6 out of 5 stars 532. Shipping and Processing Over $30.00 - apply Price filter. All Balbisiana Banana Trees for sale will vary in size. 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While the leaves will be damaged or destroyed by freezing weather, the roots will survive and grow new shoots the following spring. Pawpaw is a native North American fruit tree. None necessary, only to remove damaged branches. leaves in one season. It does not produce edible fruit, grown for its decorative charm instead. However, there are hardy banana trees that can grow in cooler zones than usual. The bright green leaves of this 12-18' ornamental tree add a tropical look to your landscaping or bring inside for a showy, 8-12' conta Shipping is fast, by Priority Mail at one low price only $10.95 for the first plant and additional plants ship free. Most of the banana plants for sale here at PDN are reliable perennials in Zone 8, with some hardy into the warmer reaches of Zone 7. Not the plant it and forget it kind of plant. Advertisement Musa basjoo grows to the size of a small tree, so gardeners are often shocked when the foliage dies back when the first frosts arrive. Though it's called a tree, this Hardy Banana is actually an incredibly large perennial. Musa basjoo: Japanese Fiber Banana Musa basjoo is a key element in the hardy tropical garden with its lush green leaves and palm-like structure. It is easy to grow, but difficult to transplant unless young. SAVE UP TO 33%. Home. In fact, Plant Delights Nursery strives to have the largest number of cold hardy banana trees for sale on the internet. In maritime Northwest and other mild winter regions, mulching is usually not required. Tropical Banana Grows in the North! • Withstands temperatures as low as -10 degrees! We pack them carefully to ensure they arrive safely. Sale … Quantities will be limited, and the prices begin $29 each and varies with the plant size. Brighter Blooms - Cold Hardy Basjoo Banana Tree - Indoor/Outdoor Tropical Plant, 6 Inch Pot, No Shipping to AZ. Banana trees winter care is simple. Urhausen Greenhouses offers an extensive selection of perennials that are hardy enough to weather our Chicagoland climate. Availability: Only 4 left . Grow in all … Plants designated with a sku ending in -4, or -3 will arrive in a standard 4 inch or 2.75 inch growers pot respectively. Your order is important to us, and we want you, our customer, to be completely satisfied. Each plant is grown from tissue cultures to be a disease free exact replica of the mother plant. In the north provide deep mulching to protect over winter. It is root hardy so shoots from the ground each year if frosted but if the trunk is protected it gets larger each year. Michigan Bulb respects your privacy. florida hill nursery has bananas that fruit...all kinds for less than $9 and just so you know, almost all bananas are winter hardy if you cover them well. Oops, there seems to be an error, please re-enter your email address. Banana plants grow in clumps and they all take maintenance by cutting down the fruiting stalk and selecting a pup each year. Enjoy a beautiful accent of huge banana leaves into your garden design, no matter your garden location, thanks to this incredibly hardy ornamental. Delicious, healthful fruits and vegetables. Here are some of the common hardy banana trees available. Plants for sale are Musa Basjoo plants are between 4″- 24″ tall They grow fast!! While commonly known as the Japanese or hardy banana, Musa basjoo is now thought to originate from the Sichuan province of China. Bring a lush feel of the tropics to your home garden with the Musa Basjoo Banana plant for sale. 1.5-Gallon in Pot Hardy Banana (Lw02540) Item #443128 Model #443128. Hardy Banana for sale. The Basjoo Banana Tree introduction has been relatively new to the plant industry, and it has been claimed by some mail-order companies to be the most cold hardy banana, however TyTy has found several other edible banana cultivars to exceed the survival of the Basjoo banana in the extreme cold temperatures of the South and West. Starting at $29.95 97. My love of the outdoors and gardening and the desire to grow Banana and Palm Trees here in Marietta Georgia is what got my family started with this unique family hobby well over 20 years ago.. We have helped our neighbors and many others to give their yard the tropical look they had always wished for, but just could not get it right. Some issues may occur on the site that could prohibit you from completing your order. Musa basjoo. Yes, We are Open. $0.00 Enjoy big, beautiful blooms year after year. I therefore only sell 2 year old seedlings. To over winter your hardy banana, prior to first frost, cut back stems and leaves, leaving 8-10 inches (10-25 cm.) Ice Cream Banana Tree. $28.99. Total. $15.90 shipping. Plant it alongside other tropical beauties, like elephant ears, to turn your cool climate garden into lush, tropical oasis. We've noticed you are using on outdated version of Internet Explorer. Marthas Secrets - Cold Hardy Tropical Plants. In order to provide you with the best shopping experience possible and eliminate potential issues, we highly recommend that you install an updated version of Internet Explorer or another browser before proceeding. You can unsubscribe anytime, Always first to know about new and exclusive plants and bulbs. 01 of 05. Cold Hardy Banana. Order with complete confidence. Check Other Stores closed. Big, lush beauty that gives a tropical feel to any landscape - when it comes to an instant exotic vibe, the Cold Hardy Banana Tree fits the bill. Provide full sun and a sheltered position away from strong winds which tend to shred the leaves especially the soft new growth. If you are not pleased with your purchase, please call us at (812) 260-2148 or email us at [email protected] and our Customer Service representatives will be happy to help you obtain a merchandise credit. $0.00 We select and ship only the finest quality bulbs, plants, and trees. Once the first frost hits, the hardy banana will die back to the ground. Sale. + 7 S 0 P O N S O A R P A 7 E E D-1-1 U J-1 0 F J-1-1. The Chicago Hardy Fig Tree is similar to the Brown Turkey Fig but better. $34.99. $24.99. The Basjoo is the world's most cold-hardy and cold-tolerant banana tree. Our website provides newer features that might not display or work properly in older browsers. We're sorry, but the Web address you've entered is no longer available. It thrives even in regions where temperatures dip as low -20 degrees F, and features long, oblong leaves up to 10' in length. Under $18.00 - apply Price filter. Use Current Location. The banana leaf plant also makes a wonderful potted plant for patio gardens and indoor gardening. Well you're in luck, because here they come. EARTH DAY SALE. We also grow a complete selection of perennial groundcovers in 18-cell trays. Check out the Ornamental Banana Grow Guide and Growing Fruit Trees in Containers for more information on planting and growing ornamental bananas. You guessed it: green. However, most cultivars perform satisfactorily on the sandy, loamy, mucky and rocky soils. Watch 'Ice Cream' HARDY BANANA PLANT Tasty Fruit Tree LIVE PLANT Blue Java. For starters, it can: Withstand winter temperatures down to -10 degree when properly mulched. We have a large assortment of Banana ready for your garden. In fact, this plant will thrive down to zone 5 as long as it is planted in a protected area. The tree has no pest or disease problems. Hardy Banana (Musa basjoo) for Sale at Logee's - The Musa Basjoo Hardy Banana Plant (Japanese Fiber Banana) is easy to grow, reaching up to 13 feet tall. Musa Basjoo - The Japanese hardy banana, the original and some would say the best. Its fruit tastes like a cross between a banana and mango. Cold Hardy Banana Musa basjoo. Get Pricing and Availability. Musa Basjoo Banana Tree Live Tropical Plant Cold Hardy 2 - 3 Feet Bare Root. 67 sold. Its lush green foliage provides an outstanding tropical effect yet its roots survive much colder temperatures than other bananas. Container Plants > Cold Hardy Banana Sale! $0.00 Banana adds instant impact to subtropical gardens with its bold green leaves. Is there something I should do before the winter comes. The most popular color? Maximize. Musa basjoo, the Japanese hardy banana, is a fabulous hardy banana, which when given rich soil and plenty of feed can reach 4m or more. 55% off Banana Plant's while sale is on. 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https://taraherbal.co.uk/product/patanjali-wheat-grass-powder-100gm/?v=79cba1185463 | 2019-08-18T21:20:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027314130.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20190818205919-20190818231919-00181.warc.gz | 0.882472 | 261 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__153910181 | en | Patanjali Wheat Grass Powder 100gm is made from hygienically harvested dried wheat grass . Patanjali Wheat Grass Powder is a natural supplement with no added artificial color and gluten free. Wheat grass powder helps strengthen natural immune system. Helps in detoxification and thus reduces stress, tension, foul odors of breath and sweat. Wheatgrass is one of nature’s most prized plants. The wheatgrass in Naturya Organic WheatgrassPowder is grown outdoors enabling natural sunlight and the rich fertile soil to promote the assimilation of nutrients in the developing shoots.
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http://www.agrecovery.co.nz/ | 2014-04-18T00:11:56 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1397609532374.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20140416005212-00476-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.930928 | 143 | CC-MAIN-2014-15 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__100443268 | en | Agrecovery services are for every farmer, grower and agrichemical user throughout NZ. We offer nationwide agricultural and horticultural plastic recycling as well as a programme for the collection of unwanted chemicals More about Agrecovery…
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https://www.uiargonaut.com/2013/02/28/40-years-of-cooperation-annual-taste-of-palouse-helps-celebrate-40-years-co-op-establishes-relationship-with-local-producers/ | 2018-03-17T14:39:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257645177.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20180317135816-20180317155816-00729.warc.gz | 0.962639 | 733 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__177129313 | en | As the Moscow Food Co-Op celebrates 40 years of existence, local producers will come together March 2 and 9 to share their products for the fifth annual Taste of the Palouse.
Sarah MacDonald, communications coordinator at the Co-Op, said during the two Saturdays there will be between 15 and 16 vendors.
“We don’t include farmers because we have the Grower’s Market for them during the summer, but also this a really busy time of year for the farmers because they’re getting ready to plant and wouldn’t have much to bring,” she said.
MacDonald said they are branching out from the Palouse this year to make the event regional — as well as taking the steps to invite anyone who has not been before.
“We really love our local producers and we consider anything local within 200 miles. While we really love them and working with them,” MacDonald said, “I think it’s important to acknowledge that we’re part of a greater food shed in the area and things that we can’t necessarily provide on the Palouse we can get from places like southern Idaho or Seattle.”
Country Natural Beef, a group of cooperative ranchers in the area, will be cooking and sampling beef sirloin.
Starving Farmer Popcorn from Quincy, Wash., will be sampling popcorn. And the Pacific Northwest Farmers Co-Op. will be attending — which produces a lot of lentils and garbanzo beans — and will provide bean salad samples. More vendors will provide samples as well.
“So everybody just kind of gets together in a fun way and it’s not only for the customers to taste things and then buy the products — it’s really to establish a relationship with the producers,” she said.
Paradise Creek Brewery is another local producer attending. On March 2, Tom Handy, owner and brewer, will release the Hefeweizan-style ale to celebrate 40 years of the Moscow Food Co-Op’s existence. The name of the honey wheat ale is OhBeehave!
“They came up with the style and the idea — and they did want to use some local honey so I came up with the recipe for that style, put it all together and brewed it,” Handy said. “Most of all the grains that are used come from the Northwest. The honey came from a local bee farm, the water came from Pullman and the yeast came from Oregon.”
The Co-Op will continue to celebrate 40 years throughout the year by featuring event such as a year-long bulk sale.
“When we first began, we were really focused on bulk items so we have a bulk sale going on throughout the year,” MacDonald said. “The Co-Op used to be called The Good Food Store where it started out as a buying club where people would order a bunch of tofu or granola — it would be delivered to someone’s driveway and then people would come and split it up.”
The annual Taste of the Palouse will be from 12 – 4 p.m. in the Co-Op.
“We somehow manage to cram a lot of vendors in here. We do a little bit of Tetris in the store and make it work. There’s a buzz in the store and it’s really fun,” she said.
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https://www.tkfr.com/green-roofs-and-indoor-gardens/ | 2021-07-24T23:04:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046151531.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20210724223025-20210725013025-00331.warc.gz | 0.975275 | 688 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__282989156 | en | By Fareeha Qayoom
Have shelved the idea of ‘green’ roof and terraces at home indefinitely after lots and lots of research. Again, you have to prepare your roof and terraces, making them water proof, root proof and ensuring they can bear the weight of vegetation, plants and soils – minimum 150 KGs per square inch. Yes, all that wasted space that could have been better utilized by creating additional green spaces but at this point, it will take too many resources…if I ever build a house from scratch, I will ensure the roofs and terraces are secured for ‘green’ or live gardens.
Instead I started a potted indoor garden at work – around my work area. I started with 6 plants initially back in February. Five of them are dead now – apparently, I was had. Not all of them were evergreen or appropriate for indoors. Only one survived.
I added three species of ferns as well in the mix– initially, they thrived at room temperatures but when the air conditioning came on, their growth slowed down plus they didn’t require as much watering because of cooler room temperatures. Unfortunately, over one weekend, they dried up and shriveled since they like moist soils and tropical temperatures to thrive. April was hot, air-conditioning doesn’t work on the weekends and they don’t get watered on Saturdays and Sundays. Two of the species revived but one died in spite of my best efforts. I am still watering them living in hope. (By the way, over-watering can kill the plants as well. Too little or too much is my everyday nightmare now…! :D)
I also brought a few ferns for home. They are thriving, sitting pretty in the porch. They are also in pots. However, it could be that I am not prime care giver– (our gardener takes care of the front and back yards) – plus the fact that they get lots of natural light and air. My eldest sister also bought a few plants for the back yard and the front porch. They are doing well too.
I still have to work out what to get for my indoor garden at home. I guess not all rooms will be appropriate for indoor plants. I have to select rooms that get lots of natural light and air…other alternative is to rotate them, one week in, one week out.
I am still researching this project. Not sure what to get. You can grow useful plants like fruits and vegetables in the pots as well. Also, have to collect a few interesting planters for indoors as well. Apparently, the planters and pots are sometimes more expensive than the plants!
My sourcing also needs work – I am still looking for a (plant) nursery that charges reasonable amounts for plants so I can develop an on-going relationship with them…there are nurseries and there are nurseries. Not all of them stock a good variety of evergreen indoor plants, vegetable and fruit seeds and plants and trees…or know the names of the plants they sell, stock fertilizer, tell you about their care, or give after sales service.
However in spite of all these frustrations, I am hooked. Gardening is a very rewarding hobby. You can literally see the fruits of your labor right in front of your eyes! ;D | agronomy |
http://winesofvinhoverde.com/category/producer-spotlight/page/3/ | 2019-07-23T17:41:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195529481.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723172209-20190723194209-00141.warc.gz | 0.918981 | 191 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__167545544 | en | Created to fulfill an old dream of its founder, the Agri – Roncão company was born to produce extremely high quality wines. Today the produce wines fromQuinta de Linhares (located in the Sub -region Sousa ) and Quinta da Levandeira the Roncão in the heart of the Douro wine region. The Agri – Roncão can be a difficult name to pronounce but for those who test your wine , will certainly be a hard name to forget. Quinta de Linhares is located in the demarcated region of Vinho Verde, sub -region Sousa, in Penafiel. These Vinho Verde wines are produced exclusively with grapes from the 12 hectare farm. The dominant grape varieties are Loureiro, Averse, Azal and Arinto.
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https://hdcanvas.ca/blog/collingwood-terminal-sunset/ | 2022-05-22T07:56:54 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662545090.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522063657-20220522093657-00376.warc.gz | 0.923194 | 220 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__302081757 | en | This imposing structure can be seen for miles around Collingwood and symbolizes the twin engines of commerce in the early 1900’s, agriculture and shipping.
In 1899, the Collingwood Council identified the need to erect a Modern elevator, but due to low water levels, construction was delayed until 1929, when the Federal government agreed to pay for dredging.
The two million bushel grain elevator has bins 100 feet high and 22 feet in diameter. The steamer MUNISING arrived in September 1929 with 228,000 bushels of American grain, the first shipment for this important new structure, the third grain elevator in Collingwood’s growing economy.
Grain service stopped in 1993, ending 64 years of operation for the cement elevator and 123 years of grain trade in Collingwood. The terminals, now owned by the Town of Collingwood, continue as a modern day landmark and will be an important part of the future redevelopment of Collingwood Harbour. . | agronomy |
https://beesweetontario.com/honey-2/ | 2024-04-18T01:01:04 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00537.warc.gz | 0.935277 | 247 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__194073825 | en | What makes our honey so special? Oh so many reasons! First of all, we are the beekeepers; therefore you are getting local honey right from our bee farm. We know exactly what goes into it. We place our beehives in regions where hundreds of wildflowers, bushes and trees bloom from May to October. The bees gather all those nectar, process them, store them in honeycombs, evaporate them, and then cap them with beeswax capping thus producing that large variety of delicious honeys we all enjoy. Once the boxes of honeycombs are full, we collect them, uncap the combs, and spin them in spinners. The honey is then pumped into a settling tank where beeswax capping float to the top as the honey is heated below 125 degrees Fahrenheit. Afterward, we proceed to either filter the honey through a nylon mesh (50 micron filter) for filtered honey or just pour it out into pails for the unfiltered honey. We do not tamper with the honey. It is pure, natural and unadulterated. We only treat our bees with organic acids when they need relief from parasites, refusing to use any chemicals. | agronomy |
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Irrigation is among the things that we have to do to be able to get products that are amazing. Choosing the solution is not easy in most instances and there are the sprinkler options that we have to check into. Choosing is among the things that work well for us, and we have to consider getting an amazing sprinkler company. The selection has to be handled with so much caution and that is since the companies get in the market to cater for the demand that we have. Many a time we need to ensure that we can get the best and there are some elements that we have to look through. Finding the best is what we have to make sure of and these elements have been included in this article.
Those things that are able to function best for us will be why we have to check into the abilities that the sprinkler companies have. Any of the works that there are ensure that we can be able to get results that appeal. The amazing results are the ones that we have to look into and the experts are preferred thanks to the ability to take care of all these for us. Market operations are the ones that need us to check into the certification since it is among the necessities. The correct licensing is among the things that we have to validate, and they ensure that we get guarantees of the professionalism.
An amazing option for the sprinkler companies will be the one that we find based on whatever the cost for hiring them is. The charges will depend on the affinity they have for profits, and we have to be certain they can be reasonable. Them being able to fit in the budget is among the things that we desire. Getting value from solutions can be able to ensure that we have satisfaction in the end. The payment methods that we can check into will be the ones that we look into, and they can be well known.
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https://www.kimberton.org/category/blog/page/2/ | 2024-02-29T02:15:11 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474775.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229003536-20240229033536-00860.warc.gz | 0.977978 | 1,145 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__139478235 | en | Our two-acre school garden is a very busy place over the summer! Scroll through to see happenings in the garden during summer 2022. – Celia Martin, Gardening Teacher
Anyone who has a yard or garden will tell you that there is a lot of work that goes into caring for it during the summer months. Our two-acre school garden is no exception. When the students leave for their summer break in June, they are leaving behind a freshly planted vegetable, flower, and herb garden that is just beginning to grow. Then, in September, they come back to productive and well-maintained beds that are ready to be harvested. But what happens in our school garden between those two times? During the warm days of summer, plants, including weeds, grow very quickly and it is the job of the garden crew to keep up with them. If it were not for a handful of paid students and a few dedicated volunteers, this would not be possible.
“Gardens are not made by singing ‘Oh, how beautiful,’ and sitting in the shade.” – Rudyard Kipling
The summer starts with the harvesting of herbs such as oregano, mint, basil, chamomile, thyme, parsley, calendula, and lemon balm. We can get several cuttings of these herbs throughout the early summer and the harvested leaves cover all of the table tops in the garden building as they are drying. We dehydrate very large quantities of them for later use in teas, salves, and our very coveted Kimberton’s Own Herb Salt.
The first vegetables to be harvested are the allium family – garlic and onions. Both are dried for a few weeks on the windowsill before being cleaned and trimmed. The onions go to Hilla Haut, the kitchen manager for our Food For Thought lunch program, along with some of the garlic. The remainder of the garlic will be used to make garlic powder with one of the fall classes while the very best ones are saved to replant in October.
String beans and summer squashes are the next vegetables to come into season and we harvest them three days a week. In late July the tomatoes also start to ripen along with cucumbers. Hilla picked up huge amounts of all of these vegetables each week throughout August and processed them for later use in our organic, homemade lunches. Potatoes, winter squashes and dent corn will all be harvested by the gardening classes after school starts, along with fall raspberries, sunchokes, and dried beans. Soon we will be planting the fall crops such as lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
In between all the watering, weeding, harvesting, and mulching, we managed to put together our brand-new cider press! We used some early ground-fall apples to make a few gallons of fresh apple cider with delightful results. All the fall classes will have a chance to make some cider using our new press and our own apples. It looks like there is a very bountiful crop of apples this year. No doubt that our six hives of bees were very helpful in pollination during the spring.
After much lively discussion and debate with the students over the color, the garden building received a new coat of paint this summer and it now looks brand new. For those who are interested and were hoping for their favorite color – it was painted color choice #5, Cobble Brown, with the trim in Shade Tree Green. Please be sure to notice and admire it next time you are in the garden.
I personally want to thank Aaron, Anika, Jojo, and Sarah for all their hard work and dedication to the garden this summer. This was Aaron’s fifth summer working in the garden and he has been especially indispensable in reminding me of what needed to be done and taking charge to do it. I will miss our conversations but am looking forward to hearing about where his life journey takes him. I appreciated all of Anika’s attention to detail in doing all the little jobs without being asked, being able to find all the beans and cucumbers that everyone else missed, and her incredible ability to clean everything spotlessly afterward. I appreciated Jojo’s fascination with every bug we came across and I’m looking forward to seeing his inspired insect collection. I appreciated Sarah’s positive attitude and her special enthusiasm for our tomatoes which, I agree, have no equal. Kudos to Ram and Luca for being dedicated volunteers who kept showing up and whose contributions to the garden were hugely significant. I especially appreciated Ram’s great enthusiasm for mulching. Honorable mention to Jacob and Tula, who showed up unexpectedly and helped to do whatever we were working on.
I also want to thank Hilla Haut who came one or two times a week to collect what we had harvested to preserve for the lunch program. Tomatoes were made into sauce, peppers were sliced and frozen, apples were made into applesauce or sliced and frozen for future dessert, cucumbers were made into pickles, basil was frozen for future pesto, and many, many, many string beans were processed and frozen for future soup days. Growing and then preserving food from our garden is not the easy way or even the least expensive way, but it is the best way. Growing and eating our own organically grown crops is one of the most environmentally responsible things we can do, and the quality and taste cannot be beaten. We are committed to our very unique, organically grown, garden-to-kitchen program! | agronomy |
https://businessexponow.co.uk/beekeeping-start-up-business-plan/ | 2021-12-01T21:08:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964360951.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201203843-20211201233843-00511.warc.gz | 0.950292 | 1,142 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__160779741 | en | The first thing that really matters when developing beekeeping start up business plan is to choose the apiary site responsibly. It is the apiary location that directly influences the effectiveness of honey production by the bees. The site for the apiary should be located close enough to the honey plants that bloom almost all year long. Availability of early spring honey plants and richly blooming trees like willow, maple and hazel within a radius of 3 km from the apiary is very important too. It is recommended to locate an apiary on a dry area that is sufficiently warmed by the sun. The best option would be a natural height or the artificial platform on the ground. In order to protect the apiary from the pernicious influence of wind, it’s recommended to plant a dense row of acacia or rosehip on its north side.
How to realize a beekeeping start up business plan?
The size your apiary doesn’t matter, but you’ll still need the help of skilled workers. Their number may vary from one to 50 workers. When it comes to the necessary equipment and the bees preparing a business plan for bee honey collecting, you can easily buy them. A beginner has no need to buy brand new hives, since the used ones will perfectly fit for the first time. Commonly, the hives are already purchased with bees’ families. Of course, you can make a hive independently, but it is a quite complicated process. The required number of bees you can always order at special veterinary pharmacies. Meanwhile, there is also the opportunity to catch them yourself, but it’s a pretty dangerous job, since you’ll need special traps for bees as well as some experience. Every professional beekeeper has a lot of professional equipment and beginners shouldn’t ignore it too. Over time, you’ll also be able to make some spare parts without any help.
Creating a beekeeping business plan, you have to take into account the issue of breeding bees. The basic condition to collect large quantities of honey sustainably is the presence of only strong and productive individuals in the bee colony. They easily cope with heavy winters, use available food effectively, quickly reproduce and build honeycombs. Strong bees are a necessary prerequisite to collect a good harvest.
It is quite simple to determine the strength of a bee family. Just look how tightly and densely the bees fill the hives. A clear sign of a strong family is a dense location of bees. If you have any doubts about a bee family, you can try to strengthen it. To do this, beekeepers usually perform a number of necessary measures:
- in autumn the beekeeper has to create all necessary conditions for the swarm to cope with winter time in the most effective way;
- it’s necessary to take care about quality food for bees during the winter period of occurrence and create a comfortable temperature and the moisture level inside the hive. Winter period is very stressful for bees, so it’s better not to bother them too often, only when needed;
- in spring you need to create all necessary conditions so that bees can effectively reproduce and rebuild cells;
- summer period is of great importance in the life of bees, that’s why a beekeeper should take all necessary measures to keep the swarm strong.
You shouldn’t violate the above recommendations. Sometimes, even ignoring one of them may cause a dangerous situation that very often results in the death of the whole swarm and lead to a total failure of your apiary business plan.
Weaknesses and strengths of beekeeping
Since beekeeping is a very specific business, beekeeping business planning demands a special approach to its organization. You should also consider some of its peculiarities.
- seasonal character of work;
- bees can fall ill as a result of improper care;
- small range of products;
- Bees do not like too harsh odors like alcohol or perfume.
Beekeeping is a seasonal work, so the possibility of high earnings is possible only during a peak season. But it does not mean you will work only during the summertime. Bees need a regular care for several months of the year, while the process of organizing and improving your skills requires hard work every day.
- affordable prices;
- quite extensive and developed market;
- high-quality products which don’t lose their useful features for quite a long time;
- paramount consumer characteristics.
During the high season experienced beekeepers are able to earn a lot of money provided the business was organized properly and the bee farm business plan really works. Apart from that, it’s possible to earn not only during the high season but throughout the year as well. Actually, earnings during high and low season will differ, but the fact that you’ll always have earnings is a good prospect.
- possible inflation;
- fluctuation of prices for beekeeping products;
- improving level of the people’s well-being;
- exit of competitors from the market;
- possibility of expanding the market for products sales;
- small difference in prices for beekeeping products offered by beekeepers;
- ability to increase own assortment.
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- Download a business plan into Excel and get a ready model of calculations
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https://research.osu.edu/norton-townshend-agriculture/ | 2020-05-26T14:00:17 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390758.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526112939-20200526142939-00097.warc.gz | 0.967283 | 224 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__18670591 | en | Norton S. Townshend (1815-1895) was a professor of agriculture, director of the State Board of Agriculture of Ohio and the author of the Agricultural Survey of Lorain County (Townshend, 1867). He was one of the first Trustees of the new Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College. He resigned this position to become a member of the first faculty.
Townshend is noted for introducing field drainage tile to farmers in the Avon, Ohio area. A firm believer in the value of agricultural experimentation for future economic success, he authored an undated letter to an editor (source not identified) titled “Theoretical farming vs. practical stupidity,” (clements.umich.edu), in which he argued that experimental farms, such as the one located at the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College in Columbus, were not designed to be economically self-supporting, but rather to provide proof-of-concept evidence for new agricultural techniques, methods and crops.
Townshend, a persuasive orator, went onto become a member of Congress in 1886. | agronomy |
https://melindadaily.com/skincare/which-plants-like-citrus-peels.html | 2021-12-01T10:36:42 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964359976.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20211201083001-20211201113001-00596.warc.gz | 0.895804 | 1,164 | CC-MAIN-2021-49 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__94256883 | en | What plants are orange peels good for?
Leftover lemon and orange peels can be used to acidify the soil for plants like azaleas. Just dry the citrus peels and grind them into a powder. Sprinkle this on the top of the soil and mix it in the first inch or so. It is a great and all natural way to increase the acidity of the soil.
Is citrus peels good for plants?
Citrus peels can be composted, they are an excellent source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Adding them to compost is a great way to make it nutritious. … As an added bonus, citrus peels also protects compost from scavengers and some pests as many of them dislike the smell.
Is orange peel good for garden plants?
Nitrogen is essential to good fertilizer. When your soil needs a boost, you can add in ground up orange peels. The peels will release the nitrogen and the result is nutrient rich soil your plants will love.
What can I do with leftover citrus peels?
Amazing Uses for Citrus Peels
- Cleaning Power. Citrus peels can be the great makings of homemade cleaners. …
- Freshen Your Refrigerator. Place a small bowl of peels in the refrigerator to help freshen it.
- Deodorize Your Garbage Disposal. Place pieces of peel into an ice cube tray, add water, & freeze. …
- Candy Them.
What can you do with leftover orange peels?
Use orange peel to get baking!
- Zest up your meals. Use orange zest in recipes for a delicious, fresh tangy hit – they’re great in cakes and salad dressings. …
- Stop brown sugar hardening. …
- Make candied orange peel. …
- Make orange peel-infused olive oil. …
- Drink it in tea.
Which plants like banana peels?
While plants need nitrogen (remember the NPK on fertilizers), too much nitrogen will create lots of green leaves but few berries or fruits. This means potassium-rich banana peels are excellent for plants like tomatoes, peppers or flowers. Banana peels also contain calcium, which prevents blossom end rot in tomatoes.
Can you put lemon peels in your garden?
The smell of citrus will effectively keep pests at bay in your garden and kitchen. Scatter small slices of lemon peel around your garden, or on windowsills, door entrances and mysterious holes where ants and mice may be entering your home. The scent of lemon is also effective against roaches and fleas.
Are apple peels good for plants?
1. Garden fertilizer – If you have a vegetable garden or a terrace with plants, you can recycle the apple peels very effectively. Just chop and mix them with other organic waste to get a “homemade” mixture to be spread in the soil. In a short time, the plants will begin to sprout.
Can I put citrus peels in my compost?
Citrus in Compost and Worms
Citrus peels will not hurt the worms. … Since vermicomposting relies on worms eating the scraps you put into their bin, citrus peels simply would not work in vermicomposting. It is best to keep citrus peels in the more traditional compost pile.
What can you not plant near cucumbers?
Two plants to avoid planting near cucumbers are melons and potatoes. Sage is not recommended as a companion plant near cucumbers either. While sage shouldn’t be planted near cucumbers, oregano is a popular pest control herb and will do well as a companion plant.
Are orange peels good for dogs?
Can my dog eat orange peels? No. Dogs should not eat the orange’s peel, the white film on the orange’s flesh or any other plant part. “It’s extremely important to remove all traces of skin, pith and seeds as these parts may contain toxic compounds,” Dempsey explains.
Are orange peels acidic?
Substances like water typically have neutral pH of 7, meaning that they aren’t acidic or alkaline. On average, oranges have a pH of between 3 and just above 4.
Can you do anything with lemon peels?
Create your own pest repellant. Keep ants and other unwanted bugs out of your garden with the power of citrus. Simply boil peels in hot water for several minutes, let cool and add a little liquid dish soap. Pour this into a spray bottle and mist around the base of your affected plants to repel pests.
Can you boil clementine peels?
Place the peels in a medium sauce pan with cool water and bring to a good boil for 2 mins. Take the pot off the stove and transfer the peels to an ice water bath. Leave in the water for about 5 to 10 mins. Place peels back in pot with fresh cool water and bring back to a good boil for another 2 mins.
What can be done with lemon peels?
You can boost your lemon peel intake in a variety of ways, such as:
- adding lemon zest to baked goods, salads, or yogurt.
- grating the peel of frozen lemons and sprinkling it on soups, drinks, dressings, and marinades.
- dehydrating the peels by cutting them into strips and baking at 200°F (93°C), then adding them to tea. | agronomy |
http://iranbusinesstime.com/agribusiness-2/ | 2018-10-18T13:25:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583511872.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018130914-20181018152414-00421.warc.gz | 0.938783 | 3,144 | CC-MAIN-2018-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__18088582 | en | Iran is the only Asian country in the Northern Hemisphere with four seasons, which has led to the best agriculture and livestock production and potentials to export fresh and processed products. Since land and air transit infrastructures are being constructed in Iran and investors can easily export products after processing and receive investment profits. The cultivated areas have grown to 18 mn hectares and there are 20 types of horticultural products which placed Iran between the 7th and 8th rankings in the world. According to FAO, in addition to its food supply, has the potential to supply Persian Gulf countries and there is also 30 to 35% agricultural waste. The agricultural and natural resources sectors account for gaining income and employment, as roughly 90% of the nutrition value and 19% of the employment. The value added of agricultural sector in the year ended March 2017, was estimated at 441,972 bn IRR (14.08 bn USD), at constant prices in 2012, which has increased by 4.2% over the same period of the previous year.
– The increase of agricultural production up to 118 mn tons in the year ended March 2017
– Wheat production self-sufficiency
– About 20% of the total non-oil import is agricultural products
There are 35 mn hectares of usable lands in Iran, 18.7 mn hectares of which are agricultural lands holding 50% share of total lands and 11.5% of total area. Of total agricultural land, 2.3 mn hectares are allocated to the gardens and about 16 mn are arable lands, of which, about 4 mn hectares are not active due to being arid and only about 11.7 mn hectares are used for producing crops. However, about 5 mn hectares are rainfed and about 6.5 mn hectares are irrigated. Despite the 47% rainfed land, the share of this cultivation is less than 10% of total agricultural production.
Over the recent years, agricultural production has had a steady growth, with 21.4% rising from 118.7 mn tons year ended March 2017 compared to the same period in 2014. Arable crops contribute up about 70% of total agricultural production with fisheries and aquaculture share of less than 1% as the smallest agricultural sector.
Consumption & Demand
The annual need for livestock feed is over 9 mn tons, 7 mn tons, 700,000 tons and 5 mn tons for corn, wheat and feed barley. The share of import are 90, 30 and 36%. 90% of livestock and poultry meal are inported. The wheat per capita consumption is 167 kg, which accounts for almost 13.4 mn tons per year, considering 80 mn population., Iran has managed to achieve self-sufficient in the production of 14.6 mn tons of wheat in the year ended March 2017 and there is no need to import this product. The rice per capita consumption is over 50 kg, with an annual consumption of nearly 4 mn tons, which due to 2.4 mn tons the domestic production, 1.7 mn tons inport is required. With regard to per capita consumption of livestock products and compared to domestic production, excluding red meat, Iran is able to provide domestic demand and export livestock and poultry products. With 140,000 tons of surplus production in seafood and fishery, Iran has 10 kg per capita’s consumption in agricultural and food products and achieved self-sufficiency in most agricultural strategic products. Livestock and poultry feed call for import of approximately 70%.
Export & Import
Agriculture has a major share of non-oil export and agricultural crops both in export and import. In recent years, agricultural export accounted for about 13% of non-oil export. (excluding gas condensate).
Horticulture and subdivisions contributed to more than 37.3% of total agricultural export from April to September 2017. The major share of export is dedicated to crops with 29.22% and livestock and poultry with 25.05%. The main export products include pistachio, nuts, fresh fruits, animal products, saffron, raisin, potato, date and aquatic products.
Iraq as the main export destination accounted for 22% of agricultural products in the year ended March 2017.
More than 14.96% of total agricultural import was dedicated to horticultural products, from April to September 2017. Crops and livestock and poultry had the major share of agricultural import with 74.37% and 8.73%. Three major imported products are comprised of feed corn, soybean and rice.
In previous years, wheat has been one of the main imported products, but since March 2016, following the self-sufficiency, Iran had almost no import. In late 2011, the order registration for this product was prohibited at government currency rate and imported only via free currency or import-for-export.
Agricultural commodities constituted 16.71% of Iran’s total foreign trade in in the year ended March 2017. In recent years, foreign trade balance has always suffered a negative level in the agricultural sector. Despite the emphasis on self-sufficiency, agricultural import is considered as the most important sector. The export and import of agricultural products were 1.7 bn USD and 4.7 bn USD, respectively from April to August 2017.
Roughly, 11.7 mn hectares of arable lands are cultivated crops, among which the grains are the main products and over 72% of the total cultivation areas are grains-related crops. Grains only account for 27% of total crop yield, despite that highest level of cultivation areas are related to these products and forage crops own the highest yield, after cereals.
Although having more than 50% of the cultivated areas, wheat possesses only 17.5% of the total crop production.
Wheat production and guaranteed purchase increased from 2013 to 2017 and once again wheat self-sufficiency was experienced, producing 14.5 mn tons and purchasing 11.5 mn tons by government, however import became more limited in the year ended March 2017.
Iran’s horticultural fertility level was 2.39 mn hectares, with the contribution of fertile levels of 10.1% pome, 9.5%, drupe, 12.5% small seed, 28.26% dried, 0.8% cold, 28.6% subtropical, 0.4% tropical and 0.3% greenhouse fruits in the year ended March 2017. Horticultural products were 21 mn tons in the year ended March 2017. Subtropical fruits had the highest volume with 38% of total production.
Iran holds the world total production of saffron about 94%. Despite the significant contribution of Iran to global saffron production, statistics indicate that the average yield of in the year ended March 2017 was 3.2 kg per hectare, which, in this regard, has significant difference with other countries.
Livestock & poultry
Milk and white meat with 68.7% and 14.7% had the largest amount of livestock products in the year ended March 2017.
With over 1 mn tons of aquaculture production, this sector has risen over the past years.
Supportive policies & regulated market in agribusiness
Agricultural products supply, foodstuff and import management have been much considered to balance the total food supply and demand to support domestic production and create strategic reserves by introducing the products to the market, appropriate regulations and tariffs, seasonal import restrictions and support producers in harvesting season. In addition, it is aimed to sustain the production and producers share of market margins, reducing, production costs and eliminate parallelism and mercantilism; support production and services with emphasis on value chains (from farm to table). The following measures have been taken in order to support the agricultural sector and optimize the market:
- Tax exemption as a supportive policy to exempt this sector from VAT exemptions and direct taxes of all agricultural items.
- Guaranteed purchase and pricing as supportive policies will encourage more farmers to continue operations and have self-sufficiency. Guaranteed purchases of non-essential products are subject to acceptance of suitable crop patterns by farmers and producers.
- Tariffs on agricultural import as well as tariff exemptions on import of inputs, agricultural sector.
Import and export control of agricultural products are not limited to tariff restrictions and the government imposes nontariff barriers and restrictions on the basis of the conditions and the amount of production in different years. According to the customs procedures, the export of fruits and vegetables will be carried out after the beginning in November of 2017, only with approved packaging. It will also be possible to carry land and sea cargo to destinations in the buyer’s countries with only refrigerated containers and boats.
Mechanization rate was 1.41 in the year ended March 2016. Both combine and tractor manufacturing had a growth rate of 81.3% and 23.2%, respectively in the year ended March 2017 in comparison with the previous year.
- Diversity in agricultural activities (agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries) and related products
- Agricultural priority in national programs by food security
- Arable Lands
- The potential of natural resources such as medicinal plants, industrial, food and forage production
- The relative advantage of horticultural products
- The lack of development in affiliated and related industries
- Lack of flexible infrastructures to achieve sustainability
- Extreme waste in agriculture and lack of comprehensive management
- Lack of proper use of fertilizers and the mismatch between the chemical, biological and organic fertilizer patterns in the agricultural process
- Low return and high risk of investment in the agricultural sector and inability to compete with other sectors
- Increased desertification and reduced biological power
- Traditional agriculture and low mechanization rate
- Lack of diversity in aquaculture species
- Proximity to export markets such as Iraq, Afghanistan and the Gulf States
- Ability to develop aquaculture and fishing in southern and international waters
- Adequate capacities in mechanization development and conversion and complementary industries
- Reduction the quantity and quality of planned water resources for agricultural use
- Informal and retail markets through official channels led to reduction in effective flow of agricultural products and financial investment.
- Change of agricultural land use
- Increase of soil and water resources pollution
Investment advantages & incentives
- Iran has the highest rankings in many agricultural products which can be a significant factor for the capital owners and increased job opportunities and ranks from 1st to 9th in 35 agricultural products in the world, as being the 1st producer in pistachio, saffron and caviar and 2nd in cucurbits and 3rd in dates.
- The proceeds of all activities of agriculture, animal husbandry, livestock breeding, fish farming and honey beekeeping and poultry raising, fishing, sericulture, reviving pasture and forest, garden, or any kind of land are exempted from taxation and all natural and legal persons (Iranian and non-Iranians) can benefit from the exemption from the beginning of the activity.
- Proceeds from the export of agricultural products, including crops, horticulture, livestock and poultry, fisheries, forest and rangelands and conversion and supplementary industries are exempt from taxes by 100%.
- Agriculture and animal husbandry provide the best opportunity to invest in Iran, because there is a volume of almost 120 mn tons of crops and livestock, in addition to high quality and has unique diversity in conversion and complementary industries. Tax and customs exemptions for the re-export of processed agricultural and animal products have provided incentives to attract investors.
- Iran has a four seasons climate, this has led to the best agricultural and livestock products. Given the proximity to Iraq and Afghanistan and Gulf regional states which lack agricultural potential, the existence of land and air transit infrastructures in Iran has enabled foreign investors to export products after processing and receive investment profits in foreign currency.
- Agricultural export have been important in non-oil sector during recent years, as raw and unprocessed products constitute the major part.
- Processing is among the industries that have a great influence on the agricultural sector. Considering the lack of significant expansion of processing industries in agricultural sector and the policy of the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad toward the processing of agricultural products, processing and complementary industries can be considered as one of the significant investment opportunities.
- Iran is known as a unique and unrivaled producer of saffron in world markets and there are significant capacities to benefit from these conditions, but unfortunately, these products are exported traditionally with the least value added. Spain, due to advanced technologies, cultivates the product 6.5 kg per hectare, while this is 3.8 kg per hectare with less value added than its rivals due to the sale of this product in crude and unprocessed form. Therefore, applying advanced technologies and packaging as well as processing technologies can be good opportunities for foreign investors.
– Production of hybrid maize
– Cultivation of oil seeds
– Vegetable processing and packaging
– Choline chloride Plant (Poultry Feed Supplement) from corn grain
– Project of glucose and starch from corn
– Hybrid maize seeds production
– Construction of maize seeds hybrids processing plant
– Construction of cotton gin advanced equipment production plant
– Organic production
– Cultivation of medicinal plants and related industrial
– Production of edible mushrooms and mushroom processing industry
– Horticultural mechanization machinery
– Pre-cooling device for grapes and strawberries
– Pistachio automatic sorting machine and pasteurization equipment
– Furnishing and optimization of milk collection centers
– Optimization of dairy cattle breeding equipment
– Production of milking machinery and equipment
– Laboratory analysis of milk equipment projects
– Sperm production centers projects (AI)
– The equipment to produce breeder (broilers and layers)
– Incubator equipment projects
– The slaughter of broilers equipment project
– Livestock and poultry feed equipment projects
– Dairy cattle nourishment
– Animal husbandry centers
– Production of veterinary drugs
Conversion & processing industries
– Rating, drying, packaging, processing, freezing, fruits dry powder
– Pasteurization and sterilization projects of Pistachio, nuts and raisin processing
– Dairy products equipment includes sterilized milk, ice cream, milk powder and cheese
– Industrial poultry and slaughterhouse livestock slaughter house projects (Advanced)
– Canned aquatic production projects with modern processing and packaging, e.g. sardines, shrimp etc.
– New technology industry of fish oil and powder projects
– Modern industry of aquatic feed processing projects
– Olive-oil projects
– Leather production
– Pharmaceuticals process from fish oil
– Essence and aromatic substances production by using effective medicinal plants
– Production of extracts from medicinal plants
– Sorting, grading and packaging of saffron projects
– Two-circuit cooling
– Aquaculture nourishing
– Construction and equipping caviar centers for the production of meat and caviar
– The construction and equipping of marine fishery
– Aquaculture feed and its raw materials projects
– The construction of fishing ships and equipment
Agricultural industry in Capital Market
Agriculture and livestock shares traded as agricultural group and related services. Latest P / E ratio is 14.37. | agronomy |
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Below is recent footage of weather control ops dividing a cold front moving through to the Atlantic.
AirshipAl’s view on the same day – Check out the shadowing. | agronomy |
http://www.pughsflowersmemphis.com/2020/05/best-selling-blooming-plants-and-how-to-care-for-them/ | 2024-04-19T12:16:29 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817398.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419110125-20240419140125-00452.warc.gz | 0.932519 | 386 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__59918127 | en | One of our top favorite products at our Memphis flower shop are our blooming plants. These flowering plants include things like orchids, bromeliads, peace lilies, and more.
What most people love about blooming plants is that they offer both a green plant and the color that flowers offer. Plus, blooming plants tend to be low-maintenance and last a long time.
You can transplant them into bigger containers or a plant bed in your garden to enjoy them for even longer.
Here are some tips on taking care of blooming plants so you can enjoy them for years to come.
Overall, flowering plants thrive when they have proper light, temperature, moisture, and nutrients.
Most blooming plants do not like intensely bright sunshine but prefer indirect light. You may need to move them around the house throughout the seasons to get the best indirect light possible.
Blooming plants like to alternate between wet and dry soil conditions. You’ll need to regularly check soil moisture every few days. Stick your finger in the soil up to your first knuckle and see what it feels like. If it is dry, add enough water to wet the soil all the way to the bottom of the pot.
Be sure to use a pot that lets any excess water drain out. Do not water the flowering plant again until the soil feels thoroughly dry.
Most blooming plants do well in moderate temperatures, including night temperatures of 60° to 65° F and day temperatures of 70° to 80° F.
Since the amount of soil and nutrients available in a small pot is limited, small quantities of plant food are desirable every few weeks to ensure the blooming plant is well-fed.
Follow the directions on the fertilizer package to ensure the right mix of food and water to help the blooming plant thrive throughout the year. | agronomy |
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Our fully-customizable InPac product line meets the needs of your integrated cultivation systems. Using state-of-the-art IoT-based control systems with data logging, we can help you optimize the conditions in your individual grow facilities while maximizing yield and reducing overall energy costs.
Inconsistent environmental conditions can, and usually do, lead to less than adequate product harvests – our systems provide you exact control so each environment is consistent with very little manual interference.
Airflow is just a part of our overall growth solution - our engineering team helps you create proper airflow throughout your facility, as a part of the overall environment,to ensure even plant growth and maximizing the terpene profile for each cultivar.
Multi-stage environmental control units allow for the proper cooling at the proper times, helping you maintain set points without the risks of short cycling and creating even conditions through each phase of the growing process while maximizing energy savings. | agronomy |
https://millenfarms.ca/contact/ | 2021-10-23T06:49:37 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585653.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20211023064718-20211023094718-00602.warc.gz | 0.844373 | 87 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__158136612 | en | 80 Little Dyke Road
Great Village, Nova Scotia
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If you represent a retailer, farm market, co-op, or other reseller, please drop us a line. We love to share the goodness of Millen Farms hand raked Nova Scotia wild blueberries far and wide.
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Learn what wild blueberries can do for you. | agronomy |
https://blog.pennlive.com/gardening/2014/04/mechanicsburgs_new_seed_librar.html | 2023-10-03T00:44:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511023.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002232712-20231003022712-00389.warc.gz | 0.962519 | 667 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__275626638 | en | Patrons of Mechanicsburg's Joseph T. Simpson Public Library will be able to "borrow" garden seeds this spring in addition to books, becoming the area's first to start a "seed library."
The concept has been growing at public libraries nationwide as vegetable gardening has surged in recent years.
Borrowers take home seeds at no charge, grow their crops over the summer and then save and return some of the seeds at season's end for the following year's lending.
Simpson Library, part of the Cumberland County Library System at 16 N. Walnut St., Mechanicsburg, will bring the idea to central Pennsylvania starting Sat., April 26.
Rebecca Swanger, the library's adult services librarian and volunteer coordinator, says there's no checkout fee for people who live in areas served by libraries that are funded by a library tax (which is most of the Harrisburg area).
Residents can get a Simpson Library card by showing a photo ID and proof of current address.
Those who live in "unserved communities" (i.e. no library tax) can still get a card and "borrow" seeds, but the card fee is $5 a month.
The Cumberland County Commission for Women funded the initial seed purchase – literally start-up "seed money" – by buying $300 of assorted herb and vegetable seeds from Seed Savers Exchange.
"We got some really neat varieties," says Swanger. "I especially like the 'Dragon' carrots, which are deep purple ones."
The lineup also includes four kinds of tomatoes, three varieties of cucumbers, four varieties of beans, three varieties of lettuce, plus oregano, basil, parsley, bell peppers and beets.
commandeered an old wooden card catalog that's to be repurposed into the seed
"The seeds will be in larger envelopes that will be stamped with growing information," she says. "We'll have smaller envelopes there that people can use to put in what they want to take home."
The library will log what people take, similar to checking out a book.
"We're asking that people pledge to bring some seed back, either by saving some of what they grow or by donating seeds they buy," Swanger says.
There won't be any late fees or other penalties for failing to do that, though.
All seeds will be heirloom varieties – ones that produce true to form year after year as opposed to variable or sterile hybrids.
"We're also asking that they preferably be organic," Swanger adds.
Volunteers will be recruited to clean, sort and label the seeds each year.
Chris Edenbo, the gardener in charge of South Middletown Twp.'s Diakon Wilderness Center Greenhouse, has agreed to help with information, growing out some of the seeds and rating the "difficulty level" of each seed type.
"Depending on how this works out," says Swanger, "we have another card catalog that we can use to add ornamentals."
The seed library kicks off April 26 – the day of Mechanicsburg's Earth Day Festival – with a seed swap between 10 a.m. and noon that day. | agronomy |
https://www.rrwatershed.org/six-simple-tips-for-growing-the-garden-of-your-dreams/ | 2024-02-28T08:49:28 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474700.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228080245-20240228110245-00011.warc.gz | 0.932358 | 955 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__116378728 | en | Growing a garden may seem mysterious to some, however by implementing a few tricks of the trade, you can grow the garden of your dreams. Here are six simple tips that will guide you along the way to success.
- It all starts with the soil. By simply increasing the health of your soil you are increasing the longevity of your plants plus reducing pest problems. By amending your soil with good quality compost, either homemade or purchased from your local garden center, you are encouraging healthy root development, increasing the soil microbiology (all of the living organisms within the soil), aiding in nutrient retention, improving the soil structure AND improving the water holding capacity. It is a win-win when you amend your soil with compost.
- Feed your plants organic fertilizers. By feeding your plants with organic fertilizers instead of synthetic fertilizer, you are increasing the health of your plants, as well as reducing the conditions which create pest problems. Synthetic fertilizers produce rapid growth spurts to the plants. This produces tender, vulnerable new growth which is highly susceptible to insect and disease problems. Also, synthetic fertilizers are high in salts, which over time diminishes the quality of your soil and ability to grow healthy plants.Organic fertilizers produce slow, strong, steady growth. Organic fertilizers also develop a symbiotic relationship between beneficial bacteria and fungi that increase the nutrient uptake for the root systems of your plants. Organic fertilizers are truly a sustainable food for your plants.
- The Magic of Mulch! There are so many benefits to using mulch around your garden. Mulch is used to protect the soil and add a nice finishing touch to the garden. Not only does it look lovely, but can significantly reduce soil water evaporation, which means you don’t need to water as often. Mulch also adds nutrients to the soil as it breaks down and helps to suppress weeds. It protects the soil by keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Mulch reduces erosion and deterioration of the soil. It also provides habitat for many of our beneficial insects, such as ladybugs.
- Know your Plant and Know it’s Needs. Planting the right plant in the right place will lead to success. It is important to know how the sun moves through your garden so that you can plant sun lovers in the sun and shade lovers in the shade. It is also important to understand how big the plant will be at maturity, so that it doesn’t outgrow its location. Grouping plants together with similar water needs is also ideal for the long‑term health of the plant.
- Water deeply. Watering deeply encourages the roots to grow deeply. As the plant matures, begin to water deeper and less often, allow the top few inches of the soil to dry out between watering. This is the best technique for your perennials, trees and shrubs as they become established.
Plant it and they will come! By adding a variety of flowering plants, you can attract the beneficial insect that create balance within the garden. Include plants with small clusters of flowers such as; yarrow, ceanothus, alyssum, and agastache, or plants that look like a daisy or sunflower such as; cosmos, asters, gaillardia, and echinacea. These are plants that attract and support our beneficial insects. When we grow a diversity of flowering plants, we attract a diversity of beneficial insects, which will manage our harmful pest.
For more information about attracting beneficials to your garden, check out these two brochures from the Our Water Our World website, OurWaterOurWorld.org:
The 10 Most Wanted Bugs in Your Garden and the Planting a Healthy Garden fact sheet.
Our Water, Our World helps residents manage their home and garden pests in a way that helps protect our watershed. The program provides information about Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to consumers in nurseries and hardware stores. RRWA is proud to offer the Our Water, Our World program at sixteen stores in the Russian River watershed. For a list of locations visit www.rrwatershed.org/project/our-water-our-world.
For fact sheets suggesting methods to manage specific pests using the least toxic methods, product guides to less toxic products for managing common pests, and more, visit OurWaterOurWorld.org
This article was authored by Suzanne Bontempo of Plant Harmony, on behalf of RRWA. RRWA (www.rrwatershed.org) is an association of local public agencies in the Russian River Watershed that have come together to coordinate regional programs for clean water, habitat restoration, and watershed enhancement. | agronomy |
https://irangashttour.com/2020/12/23/agriculture-in-iran/ | 2023-03-26T11:16:47 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945472.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230326111045-20230326141045-00443.warc.gz | 0.95031 | 1,443 | CC-MAIN-2023-14 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__168174566 | en | Fruit of Land and Labor
Roughly one-third of Iran’s total surface area is arable farmland, less than one-third of the cultivated area is irrigated; the rest is devoted to dry farming. The western and northwestern portions of the country have the most fertile soils. At the end of the 20th century, agricultural activities accounted for about one-fifth of Iran’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employed a comparable proportion of the workforce. Progressive government efforts during the 1990s have improved agricultural productivity, helping Iran toward its goal of reestablishing national self-sufficiency in food production.
The wide range of temperature fluctuation in different parts of the country and the multiplicity of climatic zones make it possible to cultivate a diverse variety of crops, including cereals (wheat, barley, rice, and corn [maize]), fruits (dates, figs, pomegranates, melons, and grapes), vegetables, cotton, sugar beets and sugarcane, nuts, olives, spices, tea, tobacco, and medicinal herbs. Iran’s forests cover approximately the same amount of land as its crops—about one-tenth of its total surface area.
The largest and most valuable woodland areas are in the Caspian region, where many of the forests are commercially exploitable and include both hardwoods and softwoods. Forest products include plywood, fiberboard, and lumber for the construction and furniture industries. Fishing is also important, and Iran harvests fish both for domestic consumption and for export, marketing their products fresh, salted, smoked, or canned. Sturgeon (yielding its roe for caviar), bream, whitefish, salmon, mullet, carp, catfish, perch, and roach are caught in the Caspian Sea, Iran’s most important fishery.
More than 200 species of fish are found in the Persian Gulf, 150 of which are edible, including shrimps and prawns. Of the country’s livestock, sheep are by far the most numerous, followed by goats, cattle, asses, horses, water buffalo, and mules. The raising of poultry for eggs and meat is prevalent, and camels are still raised and bred for use in transport.
A brief history of agriculture in Iran
Agriculture has a long history and tradition in Iran. As early as 10,000 BCE, the earliest known domestication of the goat had taken place in the Iranian plateau. Fruits such as the peach first found their way into Europe from Persia, as indicated by their Latin name, Persica, from which we have the English word “peach.” As did Tulips, which were also first cultivated in ancient Persia and spinach, the word Spinach itself derived from the 272 Persian words Esfenāj.
The Chinese referred to in 647CE as ‘the herb of Persia’. In 400BCE, a form of ice cream was in use in Persia, and the ancestor of the cookie is said to have come from Persia (from the Persian Kūlūcheh) in the 7th century according to many sources. In the fifth century, BCE Persia was even the source for the introduction of the domesticated chicken into Europe.
The mid-fifth century BCE poet Cratinus (according to the later Greek author “Athenaeus”) for example calls the chicken “the Persian alarm”. In Aristophanes’ comedy The Birds (414 BC) a chicken is called “the Median bird”, which points to its introduction from Persia. The Qanāts, a subterranean aqueduct used for irrigation in agriculture, was one of the most significant and achievements of the Persian tradition.
Qanats were in use millennia ago, and are still in use in contemporary Iran. The wide range of temperature fluctuation in different parts of the country and the multiplicity of climatic zones make it possible to cultivate a diverse variety of crops, including cereals (wheat, barley, rice, and maize (corn)), fruits (dates, figs, pomegranates, melons, and grapes), vegetables, cotton, sugar beets and sugarcane, pistachios (World’s largest producer with 40% of the world’s output in 2005), nuts, olives, spices e.g. saffron (World’s largest producer with 81% of the world’s total output), tea, tobacco, and medicinal herbs. More than 2,000 plant species are grown in Iran; only 100 of which are being used in pharmaceutical industries.
Agriculture Sector in the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran has a total population of approximately 85 million. They live in a total area of 1,648,195 sq km. Approximately 75 % of the population live in urban areas with a growth annual rate of 1.98 %. The remaining 26% are inhabitants of rural areas with a growth annual rate of -0.98%. The I.R. Iran is a predominantly agricultural country.
The core governance structure of the agricultural sector lies within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture Jahad (MAJ) while other national entities like the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Ministry of Cooperatives, Department of Environment, Labor and Social Welfare, and Ministry of Interior have relevant responsibilities to the food security, even though FAO may not have direct support activities with them.
The 6th Five-Year National Development Plan (6th FYNDP) of Iran, finalized in March 2017, covers the period 2017-2021. The 6th FYNDP is an ambitious plan that is founded on three main pillars and objectives: i) Resilient economy, ii) Advancing science and technology, and iii) Promoting cultural excellence and stability.
Under these pillars, the 6th FYNDP priority areas include water and environment, food safety and production of strategic commodities, and knowledge-based economy and society, enabling the poor and disadvantaged; hence, pursuing efforts to ensure people’s regular access to sufficient high-quality nutritious food is pivotal to securing a resilient economy and promoting stability.
Major progress has been attained over the past three decades in reducing food insecurity in Iran. Since the 1990s, the number of people suffering from hunger has steadily declined. Iran has had the greatest reduction in the Global Hunger Index ranking in the Middle East. However, to reduce the risk of food insecurity and strengthen the contribution of the agricultural sector to the national economy, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries need to be more productive whilst safeguarding natural resources.
The depletion of water resources and land degradation are further exacerbated by the adverse impacts of climate change. These challenges call for programmers that reinforce the resilience of rural communities as well as their livelihoods and hosting ecosystems to the threats posed by such plights. The issues faced by the country in this respect are comparable to those of other countries in the region. | agronomy |
https://aperitivobellagio.com/product/amarone-riserva-sergio-zenato-docg-2013-zenato/?lang=en | 2022-09-29T15:34:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335355.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929131813-20220929161813-00205.warc.gz | 0.93004 | 293 | CC-MAIN-2022-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__217292546 | en | The Amarone Riserva “Sergio Zenato” from the Venetian Zenato winery is born only in excellent vintages from the selection of the best Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta grapes from the oldest vineyards cultivated in Sant’Ambrogio, in the heart of the Valpolicella Classica. An extremely balanced wine suitable for long aging. The blend includes 80% Corvina vines to which 10% Rondinella, and 10% Oseleta and Croatina are added. The specific geographical location is that of Sant’Ambrogio di Valpolicella, a hilly area, with south-east exposure. The average altitude of the land is between 300 and 350 meters above sea level. The training system is the classic Guyot system, with an average age of the vines of 20 years. The yield per hectare reaches 80 quintals. The harvesting period falls in the first ten days of October; then follows the vinification after harvesting and manual sorting in small 5 kg crates, the grapes are left to dry for about four months in dry and well-ventilated rooms. Only in January, after the natural drying process, the grapes are pressed. This is followed by a slow fermentation for 15-20 days on the skins and aging for at least 4 years in large oak barrels and bottle aging for at least one year. | agronomy |
https://yeson37labelgefoods.wordpress.com/2015/10/21/take-action-to-block-gmo-wheat-in-the-us/ | 2018-06-19T18:20:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267863109.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619173519-20180619193519-00319.warc.gz | 0.915142 | 186 | CC-MAIN-2018-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__227781008 | en | Here’s an opportunity for you to TAKE ACTION and JOIN me in signing this important petition–
Tell USDA to Stop Genetically Engineered Wheat.
Whether you eat wheat or not, you may not want in the open fields, guzzling toxic herbicides that will are required for its growth and survival.
If you DO eat wheat, or any related grain, especially as a staple food, then it’s even more important to let USDA know you don’t want it out there to contaminate other grains and threaten the integrity of conventional and organic food for you or anyone else.
The petition asks the USDA to REJECT approval of genetically engineered (GE) wheat. It goes further, in case they DO approve the GE wheat, to demand proper regulations to monitor the wheat’s effects on the environment and human health.
Please SHARE widely, to spread the word. | agronomy |
https://familyflowers.ca/covid-19-update/ | 2023-10-04T22:22:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511424.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004220037-20231005010037-00040.warc.gz | 0.915863 | 148 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__140654921 | en | Gardening has NOT been cancelled!
But in light of the COVID 19 battle going on around us, FAMILY FLOWERS WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED – beginning Wed Mar 18.
We feel by closing the retail section of the greenhouse, we can help flat-line the spread of the Coronavirus disease.
We are currently working on curbside pickup, online shopping, home delivery, and free private greenhouse + mini farm visits – to fulfill all your plant and gardening needs and to keep our current retail team on staff.
Production and growing at Family Flowers will continue as we prepare for Spring and Summer.
Please stay tuned to our social media pages for live updates and more information. | agronomy |
https://kennycoogan.com/product-category/ant-plants/ | 2024-02-22T23:35:51 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473871.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222225655-20240223015655-00210.warc.gz | 0.942891 | 118 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__89492627 | en | Ant plants don’t eat ants! They create cavities and mazes to provide homes for ants. In return for the free home, the ants bring nutrients to the plant in the form of pooping and having their food decay inside the plant. If the plant is being eaten, the ants come out and attack it. The plants benefit and the ants benefit.
United States’ ants don’t have a special relationship to these plants, like their native Australasia counterparts. But don’t worry, you do not needs ants in order to successfully cultivate them. | agronomy |
https://artificial.design/archives/2014/06/06/links | 2023-09-26T13:08:59 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510208.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926111439-20230926141439-00456.warc.gz | 0.891721 | 472 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__160317627 | en | What exclaims you’re ready for summer more than a perfectly ripe avocado? Maybe a lot of things, but for an office of avocado enthusiasts, avocado and summer are practically synonymous. For a fruit that needs no further introduction, we hereby present to you some of our greatest avocado finds. They’ll spark your creativity in the kitchen, in the garden, and perhaps even in your work. Fun fact, The Netherlands is the 2nd largest importer of the avocado after the US. Got some great avocado recipes? Come on over for coffee time!
This one’s a bit of a prerequisite. Yes, there are more varieties of avocados than “black” or “green”. Many more, in fact. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the most common is by far the Hass avocado which accounts for 80% of all avocados in the world. Find out when they’re in season.
This compilation has been sitting in my bookmarks for months now. There’s more to avocados than guacamole, and I’m slowly making my way through the list (although I don’t think I’m brave enough to test out the ‘Avocado Banana Smoothie’). Be warned, they contain mouth-watering, irresistible photos. Start cooking.
20 Ways to Use Avocado Seeds
For the extreme avocado buffs. If you truly love something, you love every part of it, right? Here are some interesting ways to integrate avocado seeds into your daily life. Get inspired.
Growing an Avocado Tree
It’s a 12 year process to get from pit to a ripened fruit. Start saving those pits and make a nice decade-long project out of it! These instructions provide two methods for avocado tree growing. If you’ve got that dedication, I’m impressed. See the steps.
Avocado Go Green
Naturally, animating and anthropomorphising the foods you love is the way to go. Arnold Worldwide created a clever animated spot for Avocados of Mexico to show the versatility of the delicious fruit. Go avocado, go!
Eet smakelijk! (Bon appétit!) | agronomy |
https://www.betsyandbruce.com/2021/why-watering-the-lawn-is-essential-for-great-grass.html | 2021-08-01T00:38:39 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154127.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20210731234924-20210801024924-00139.warc.gz | 0.968275 | 563 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__139652927 | en | To keep your lawn at its best condition, you need to water it routinely. Watering is a fundamental piece of lawn care that ought not be ignored. It is in every case great to keep a timetable on when you will water your lawn. It ought to likewise be finished with the perfect measure of water, and through the legitimate way. Lawn care with appropriate watering will prompt a sound turf that is established profoundly. The various grasses will require various measures of water and this would rely upon what you have planted on your lawn. For twang, you will ordinarily require about 2.25 creeps of water each week during summer for lawn care. Notwithstanding, it will require less when there is downpour or when the climate is overcast. Different sorts of grass, for example, wild ox grass and blue grandmother can continue for certain weeks without water, in any event, during the summers.
So under the watchful eye of building your lawn, consider the sort of grass that you will plant since this is a lot of significant while giving lawn care. Watering during lawn care does not mean simply sprinkling the water and afterward leaving it be. You need to ensure that you have doused it appropriately, and that you have arrived at the roots so the water will be consumed by the grass. You can do this once per week, rather than sprinkling the lawn ordinary. This will likewise save much on the water that you are spending. The sort of soil will likewise assume a specific part in here. In the event that the dirt is sandy, at that point you may water it for about a large portion of an inch. For topsoil, you need to water it somewhat more profound with the goal that it will be retained appropriately.
As what was referenced over, the recurrence of watering your lawn care relies upon the sort of soil and the kind of grass that you have. The recurrence of watering is reliant on the dirt kind and the climate. Sandy or dusty soil will require more watering than lawns on weighty soil. The lawn ought to be left to dry out between watering to empower it to breath and animate root development. You ought to never sprinkle the grass routinely as it empowers the spread of greenery. How you water is reliant on you, your lawn size and what instruments you have accessible. In your standard nursery the ground ought to be splashed to a profundity of around 10 cm. This is what might be compared to utilizing 20 liters of water. Likewise, you should think about the ebb and flow season. During stormy days, obviously it is not important to do watering. The best season of watering is finished during early morning or late at night. Thusly, it is more muggy so the water will be placed into acceptable use. | agronomy |
https://setzenguerre.com/2006/08/caterpillarpn7l7h240x1u5la.html | 2022-05-23T04:46:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662555558.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523041156-20220523071156-00469.warc.gz | 0.940114 | 4,725 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__149566912 | en | Find the World's Best Value on Your Favorite Vitamins, Supplements & Much More Comfrey is fast-growing and a perennial plant that is very easy to grow. It has a deep tap-root which helps draw up nutrients from deep in the soil is therefore a great companion plant and can be used as fertilizer. To fertilize the leaves can be cut and dropped at a place where one wants to increase nutrients in the soil Comfrey live plants and cuttings (bee garden/medicinal/compost) City of Toronto 05/07/2021 Live plants $5/each Cuttings $18 per bag (Size of an average grocery store bag) Great plant for a bee garden, dynamic accumulator of deep soil nutrients. Perennials, permaculture plants, pollinator plants Pickup in north york near Yonge and Sheppard Aj Soares wrote:I've got my first two cherry trees (my first ever fruit trees:-) ) arriving later this month and am hoping to plant some comfrey underneath.I am in Toronto and not sure where to start looking to source roots or plants. Thanks! I'm not sure if it will work out this year given the restrictions, but I got comfrey from Treemobile Toronto back in 2016
Comfrey grows well in full sun to part shade. It needs soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0 that is well-drained and rich in organic matter. That said, comfrey isn't fussy. Comfrey is a tall plant, and some varieties can reach five feet or more Comfrey is very easy to plant. Your local nursery will most likely sell comfrey as root pieces or crown offsets. Root pieces will take a little bit longer to get started than crowns, but both will grow equally well and should provide you with strong, healthy plants Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is an erect, stout, often branched perennial, 20 - 42 inches tall. The large leaves are broadly lance-shaped. The middle and upper leaves are without stems, but the point at which they attach to the stems extends downward to the stalk. The stalk itself is distinctly winged Comfrey is a sturdy adaptable plant that is able to withstand drought conditions thanks to its deep root tap. Each year, the plant will get larger with the root system growing denser. Because it is so adaptable to its conditions, a comfrey plant will survive for decades with regular watering and lots of sunlight In December 2003, Health Canada banned all products containing the medicinal herb comfrey (Symphytum spp.) because of reports that it contains liver damaging compounds called pyrrolizidines. Many herbalists feel that Health Canada over-reacted in banning products applied externally because pyrrolizidines do not penetrate the skin
Comfrey plants were not on the market here in NZ for many years. But over the past year I have seen them in some plant shops again. A herbalist might be able to provide you with some fresh leaves, if not a plant. Here in NZ, herbalists were allowed to keep growing their comfrey - perhaps it is the same in the UK.. Comfrey is a big green plant - with prickly leaves and small blue, pink or mauve flowers. It's often applied to the skin to heal wounds. Herbalists and Natureopathic doctors claim it helps cells. Comfrey (S ymphytum officinale) is probably the most popular dynamic accumulator.Permaculturists swear by it, and organic gardeners use it frequently. Thousands of web sites make all kinds of claims for it and if you believe the claims everyone should be growing comfrey to add nutrients to compost, mulch soil, and make plants grow better Comfrey is an amazing plant - use its leaves for mulch and to make an easy compost tea. Plant it near your fruit trees to suppress weeds and feed the tree. Feed it to your farm animals! It's a perennial and spreads slowly by roots, maxing out at about 3 1/2 feet in diameter Comfrey is a sturdy adaptable plant that is able to withstand drought conditions thanks to its deep root tap. But when first planted it must be kept well watered until the roots grow deep. Each year, the plant will get larger with the root system growing denser
sold out. Comfrey - Bocking 14. from 7.00. Symphytum Uplandicum - Bocking 14. Probably one of the most useful, beneficial plants you can grow that has one of the worst reputations of any plant! Some people hate comfrey, because 'it spreads everywhere'... In our 6 years of growing this plant, it has never spread unless disturbed Comfrey is an amazing plant that can be used for so many things. It has been a long lost plant that is making it's way back. This is a very beneficial plant that you should have on hand for many uses; medicinal poultice, a great organic fertilizer for your garden and some of your backyar . Rooted Bocking 4 & Bocking 14 crowns. No root cuttings. $3.50/plant + Xpresspost shipping. I ship by Xpresspost bubble mailer on Mondays only which means that you'll have the plants within 3 days and avoid weekending in the post-office. Payment is by Paypal or Interac Comfrey is a plant. Even though this plant contains poisonous chemicals called pyrrolizidine alkaloids (PAs), some people use the leaf, root, and root-like stem (rhizome) to make medicine Growing comfrey plants requires a climate in hardiness zone USDA 3 through 9 (although some ornamental varieties are only hardy to zone 5) with rich, moist, alkaline soil (pH of 6.7-7.3). Comfrey plants generally prefer shade to part shade exposures in warm moist soil, although some cultivars require full sunlight to attain highest yields
I recommend that comfrey only be harvested once the plant begins to flower. By that time the leaves should not contain more than 1/50 to 1/100 the level of alkaloids of the root. HARVESTING AND PREPARATION. In Ontario, comfrey usually begins to flower between mid-May and early June Fresh comfrey leaves and roots are traditionally harvested and used in making topical preparations. Comfrey can grow up to three feet tall and is characterized by large, hairy, oval-shaped leaves, and dropping clusters of pink to purple bell-shaped flowers. Comfrey flowers bloom from spring to summer and attract many bees with their nectar Live Organic Comfrey Plant - Established and Rooted Plants - Bocking 14 Cultivar - comphrey - knitbone - by Yumheart Gardens. 4.0 out of 5 stars. 35. $19.99. $19. . 99. $7.48 shipping 5.00. Herbaceous perennial flowering to 3 feet, a hybrid of Russian Symphytum asperum and European Symphytum officinalis. Bocking 14 cultivar of Russian Comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum). Sterile hybrid does not make seeds. Uses: Comfrey is commonly used in permaculture as a companion plant to fruit trees. In the nursery, we have great results. Animals will weaken the comfrey plant if left with it all the time. They love it too much. This photo is from Russian Comfrey: A Hundred Tons an Acre by Lawrence Hills. Horses love comfrey. Russian Comfrey #4 and #14 Are Similar Both Bocking #4 and #14 can be used as garden fertilizer, compost activator, mulch, medicine, or be fed to animals.
Care tips for plants even you can't kill. Plants are like people in the sense that they're all different, yet they all need water and oxygen to survive. Also in the sense that they can be confusing, and sometimes they don't communicate exactly what they need. Read our plant care tips to become the best plant parent you can be Landscape Basics 10-inch Gardenia Std Indoor/Outdoor Plant . Gardenia is in the Rubiaceae are a family of flowering plants, also know as the coffee, madder. Attractive cream white flowers, with shiny leathery dark green leaves. They grow best in morning sun and afternoon shade. Keep soil moist and well drained. See More Ontario Weeds: Common Comfrey. Back to Ontario Weeds: Borage Family. Related Links... on general Weed topics... on weed identification, order OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds... on weed control, order OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Contro Comfrey - 'Bocking 14'. $ 16.00. Symphytum x uplandicum 'bocking 14'. z. 4 - 9 ht. 3′ . This is the sterile (meaning that it is not invasive!) Russian strain of comfrey. This is the perfect permaculture plant - improving the soil dramatically where it grows. This beautiful vibrant-looking plant makes a wonderful fertilizer
Tags: comfrey, organic fertilizer, Rebecca Harrold, Ontario, Canada, Comfrey is a celebrity plant among homesteaders for its healing properties, its composting acceleration, its soil-building. Comfrey is also an excellent plant for increasing nitrogen in your soil, but it is also highly invasive and difficult to eliminate once established in your garden. Treat it like mint, something that must be continually managed and best kept in raised beds or planters. Minimum of 10 seeds per packet. PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Slugs go for comfrey, so you could use it to attract slugs away from plants. If you really want to go all out against slugs, grow a ring of comfrey around your garden, separating the garden with an electric fence. The comfrey will attract the slugs from the garden. Then run pigs in the comfrey. The pigs will love both the comfrey and the slugs The shape and size of this plant makes it look like a shrub but comfrey is a herb. Comfrey is a hardy perennial and it will die back to the ground in the winter and regrow in the spring. Comfrey will adapt to most areas you want to plant it, but will thrive in a rich organic soil. As with all quick-growing plants, Comfrey needs nitrogen Pyrrolizidine alkaloid-containing plants, including comfrey, have also been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. Four countries (the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and Germany) have recently restricted the availability of products containing comfrey, and other countries permit use of comfrey only under a physician's prescription
OSC Seeds is the largest wholly Canadian-owned and operated packet seed company, offering a full line of products including over 30 herbs, 250 vegetables, 240 annuals, and 100 perennials and biennials suitable for Canada's various climates We are a small herb farm and apothecary in Grey County, Ontario, Canada. We specialize in growing premium organic medicinal herbs for personal or clinical use. Our herbs are fresh dried which means the colour, vibrancy and potency of our herbs is second to none Checked the RHS Plant Finder, so it's lungwort. Suspect you know of the origin of the name in the Doctrine of Signatures. Didn't know comfrey, but despite the very slight resemblance of the plant in Cinda's picture to Virginia bluebells, knew it was not that. Looking at pictures of comfrey on-line, agree with the plant being comfrey
15 Great Plants for a Permaculture Garden. Planting a permaculture garden is a wonderful way to grow more food with less work in your backyard! Read on to find out 15 great plants to add to your permaculture garden. Comfrey. This plant is the permaculture poster child. It's pretty purple flowers attract bees readily Traumaplant Comfrey Cream is the exception to other topical comfrey creams. Comfrey has been a highly-regarded herb for thousands of years. The specialized comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum NYMAN) in Traumaplant features the goodness of the plant's key elements—rosmarinic acid, allantoin, and choline— from the flowers, stems and leaves..
The following animal species have been reported as pollinators of this plant species or its genus where their geographic ranges overlap: Bombus vagans, Bombus borealis, Bombus fervidus, Bombus griseocollis, Bombus impatiens, and Bombus bohemicus (Plath 1934, Colla and Dumesh 2010, Colla et al. 2011, Williams et al. 2014) Raleigh Media & Bloggers Gardening with Confidence®. 8) Azaleas - It's hit or miss with the type of azalea that deer prefer. I tend to believe that they vary by geographical area. However, if you get the right (or wrong) azalea plant, deer will eat blooms, bulbs, and the softwood. 9) Indian Hawthorne - Yes, there are probably some other. Comfrey (Lus na Cnámh Briste) The Gaelic name for Comfrey means the plant for broken bones, and is used as a poultice today for treating sprains, sprains, bruises and swellings. Until recently it was used by families in the Aran Islands, Kerry, Limerick and other parts of the country as a poultice for healing broken bones, knowledge which.
Symphytum is a genus of flowering plants in the borage family, Boraginaceae.There are up to 35 species, known by the common name comfrey (pronounced / ˈ k ʌ m f r i /).Some species and hybrids, particularly S. officinale and S. × uplandicum, are used in gardening and herbal medicine.They are not to be confused with Andersonglossum virginianum, known as wild comfrey, another member of the. Plant number: 1.506.180. This spectacular specimen plant is a variegated selection of the herb Comfrey. Plants form a large mound of hairy leaves, dark green in colour with a striking creamy-golden edge. Clusters of flowers appear in early summer, in a combination of soft pink and blue. Plants appreciate a rich, moist site in sun or partial shade Comfrey Live Crowns - Russian Bocking 14 Cultivar. $ 4.00. Comfrey is a versatile plant that can be used for building soil, a nutritious animal supplement, and it has medicinal uses too! These live comfrey root crowns are grown on our homestead
COmfrey root can be used to make a remedy for gout. Boil 3 teaspoons of chopped, well washed comfrey roots in 4 cups of water for about 20 minutes. Steep, then strain and bottle. Store in the fridge; take one small wineglassful three times a day for a maximum of three days running. Then MISS TWO days It is a good idea to use multiple plants in your hummingbird garden rather than relying on one or two species. A diverse hummingbird garden will be more attractive and will provide ample food for different hummingbird species throughout the spring, summer, and fall. If you live in a southern area, you might even investigate flowers that bloom through mild winters Bay Leaf Trees Laurus Nobilis - Sweet Bay Our bay trees, also know as Bay Laurel or Sweet Bay, are the perfect gift for any avid cook and a must in your herb gardening efforts.These herb plants, among our most popular, are mature bay plants that have been growing in our greenhouses for almost a year. Our sweet bay trees have a thick woody stem and gorgeous, waxy green leaves
The stinging nettle is a plant that I have a love-hate relation with. Southern Ontario zone 5b. NETTY--Yes, the preparation technique is indeed similar to that for comfrey. I make that each year as well. Sometimes I make them separately and sometimes I combine them. I also make some tea from horse or cow manure One plant will produce around 3 lbs of stems in a year, which is plenty for most families. Strawberry (or any berry for that matter) I'm sneaking this fruit into this list because it's one is the easiest-to-grow, cheapest berry plants to find. Strawberries readily-establish in the garden and are pretty forgiving about soil quality
Ontario Wanderer said.... Thanks for all the positive comments! @ So, The camera is a Fujifilm FinePix S7000 with macro and supermacro lens settings. The photo was on supermacro which allowed me lots of room to play with the image on the computer Plants need about 12 inches between plants and 18 inches between rows. How to Care for Calendula Watering. Water well while the seedlings are establishing, but once the plants are mature, water once or twice a week. It's easy to over-water calendula. I judge it by scraping away an inch of soil from the surface and if it's dry, I water Plant in the shade garden or woodlands, roots down, buds up. Firm in and cover with mulch. Emergence is in the spring, and given the size of our stock, it is not all that unusual to get flowers the first year. Comfrey, Russian Root Crown Cutting (Bocking 14 Cultivar), organic $ 4.00 - $ 60.00 Select options. Rated 5.00 out of 5 100Pcs Medicinal Healing Herb Comfrey Radix Lithospermi Seeds Garden Plant. C $14.45. From Hong Kong. Buy It Now. Free shipping Myth #23: Comfrey is a great dynamic accumulator. Dynamic accumulators are plants that accumulate higher levels of nutrients in their plants and roots. According to the author, comfrey, which is very popular among Permaculturists and organic gardeners is NOT a dynamic accumulator. Comfrey does not have high levels of any nutrient other than it.
Local cultivars of comfrey (Symphytum spp.) have been used to cover protein and mineral requirements of farm animals in low-input systems. Due to its known health-promoting (e.g. allantoin), but also anti-nutritive ingredients (e.g. pyrrolizidine alkaloids), multidisciplinary approaches are essential in order to quantify the nutritional value and the potential of its use in poultry and farm. Weeds in Ontario. OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds. OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control. For more information: Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300. E-mail: [email protected] Ground cover plants play an important role in the forest garden, protecting the soil, providing refuge for wildlife at ground layer, preventing unwanted plants from establishing and can provide some food such as berries or leaves. Ground covers are easy to establish and can be very easy to manage. During this post, we'll take a Comfrey is a shrub that grows in parts of Europe, Asia and North America. It can grow up to 5 feet tall. It produces clusters of purple, blue and white flowers, and it's famous for its long, slender leaves and black-skinned roots. The roots and leaves of the comfrey plant have been used in traditional medicine in many parts of the world
crops in Ontario. Cover crops and soil health are critical components of ecological and profitable Comfrey as a companion plant for Saskatoon and Black currant 2018 1 of 8 . R E S E A R C H P R O T O C O L : S O I L H E A L T H & W E E D C O N T R O L 2 0 1 8 Farmer-led Research Program, efao.ca/research-library. Plants that are carried at Art's Nursery 8940 192 Street, Surrey, BC | Today's Hours: Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm Tel: 604.882.1201 Login | Create Accoun
WANTED: Annual Southern Ontario Plant Swap/London and Area. nyssaman. 12 years ago. My comfrey returns every year but its still not a very big clump and I'd rather not divide it just now. I'm hoping to establish a comfrey patch on the front 40 with seed-started plants Comfrey 'Bocking 14' Plants. 'Bocking 14' is a type of Russian comfrey and is a truly magical plant in the garden. It's a member of the borage family and boasts a higher nutrient content than common comfrey. 'Bocking 14 is high in potassium (K) phosphorus (P) and nitrogen (N), which are required for healthy plant growth, larger flowers and. Jul 19, 2016 - Explore Tina Mattar's board trail planting, followed by 1601 people on Pinterest. See more ideas about plants, perennials, garden
Step 2. Rip the plantain leaves by hand, or grind them in a mortar and pestle (wet or dry), and add them to a sterilized jar. Step 3. Pour in the vodka (grain or potato-based) or brandy (fruit-based) in a 2:1 ratio (2 parts alcohol, 1 part fresh plantain) I read on another thread that comfrey was good rabbit feed. I tried to feed comfrey to my cows and chickens years ago and they wouldn't eat it. The reason I planted it in the first place was because I read (I think in the old Organic Gardener) that comfrey was a good medicinal plant and it.. Ontario Invasive Plants Council: Comfrey (Symphytum officinale) It is native to Europe and it is known elsewhere, including North America, as an introduced species and sometimes a weed. The flowers are mostly visited by bumblebees. Comfrey; photo Christine Hanrahan. Go to top families of medicinal plants, have also been found in comfrey. Presence o f PAs raised the concern of health agencies in some countries over the use of comfrey as a medicinal plant Ontario, and planted in the first week of June 1996 at three sites: Saskatoon, Shellbrook and Tisdale . Comfrey sample Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is an introduced and naturalized herb found on damp roadsides and waste places in many parts of Canada.This plant contains several pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which cause veno-occlusive symptoms, liver cirrhosis, and death. Humans have been affected after ingesting herbal teas and medicines | agronomy |
https://www.nph-switzerland.org/ws/help/projects/project.php?pnr=MEX-18003 | 2019-02-24T00:02:27 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249556231.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223223440-20190224005440-00132.warc.gz | 0.697558 | 403 | CC-MAIN-2019-09 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__7724973 | en | At our farm in NPH Mexico, we grow 21 hectares of corn every year. We use the corn to produce about 3,000 fresh tortillas every day for our children, and also contribute to the diet used to feed our pigs, sheep and chickens, which we keep to provide fresh and organic meat to our children. By growing our own corn, we make a strong effort to become more self-sufficient and lower our spending on food.
Each year we also plant and harvest flowers and grains, such as peanuts, hibiscus flowers, sunflowers, giant marigold flowers and amaranth. This food is consumed by season i.e. the peanuts are consumed in the Christmas season (December); our jicama and sunflower seeds are planted and consumed throughout the year; while the marigold flower is planted in early June and harvested in early October, and then used for decoration for Day of the Dead celebrations.
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ARMADA, MI -- Farmers harvesting the initial batch of legal hemp Friday stated they may be considering Michigan’s next big cash crop.
For the first-time, almost 600 farmers are harvesting appropriate hemp throughout the state. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural developing issued the initial hemp that is industrial to farmers early in the day this present year, enabling regional business owners to go into the market for hemp-infused medical services and products -- promoted as a treatment plan for headaches, chronic pain and anxiety -- that ?ndividuals are finding every-where from retail storefronts to racks in Family movie shops.
Hemp is just a fast-growing stress of cannabis with incredibly lower levels of THC, which means that users can experience therapeutic benefits without getting high. The crop comes with ecological advantages; it takes less water, is obviously resistant to insects and certainly will be introduced into rotations along with other money plants like corn and soybeans to wash toxins through the soil.
“The de-stigmatization is just a part that is big of this supply string, understanding there is lots of possibilities economically for framers, theres lots of advantages to customers," said Andrew Blake, co-owner of Blake’s rough Cider and manager regarding the household cider mill. "There’s also most likely some benefits touted available to you that is not correct that people need certainly to teach and understand. Having the clinical community as we try to build this out behind it and studies done, all of that is important.
Stakeholders in Kinder Products Unlimited, a business that is new launched together with Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, celebrated the harvest of seven acres of commercial hemp Friday in Armada. As well as a greenhouse that is indoor, three acres had been planted at a remote outdoor location taken from the orchard’s public fairgrounds to check how good the crop would fare on Michigan farmland.
Blake has intends to grow 20-50 acres of hemp next period. He partnered with childhood buddy and lawyer Gino Roncelli and relative Rebecca Blake to introduce the newest musical organization, which manufactures and offers CBD-infused services and products using Michigan-grown hemp.
Hemp can be used a number of commercial and goods that are industrial but Michigan individuals are most knowledgeable about ingestible services and products. Roncelli stated hemp stalks and stems could be used to produce different fibers and textiles, though those products are a few years away because of a shortage of every production that is regional.
“There’s most likely not an use that is great it only at that minute,” Roncelli stated. “There must be however, and some one will probably just simply take that possibility and employ it.”
Blake represents the 3rd generation of his household to farm in Armada since their grandfather started a cider mill in 1946. The operation expanded somewhat within the last few 73 years and today includes 880-acres of farmland, a fairground that is sprawling with popular autumn tourist attractions, a tasting room and manufacturing center for wine and hard cider services and products Blake launched in 2013 after time for the household company.
Blake’s Hard Cider may be the producer that is largest of alcoholic cider into the Midwest and 15th-largest into the U.S. Through the company on the right track to offer 300,000 situations this current year, all created in a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing center behind its Armada tasting space.
A lot of the infrastructure has already been set up to begin with creating CBD-infused teas, that is key to Blake’s eyesight for maintaining the business enterprise vertically-integrated. Blake said the foray into CBD-infused items cbd dispensary is a normal expansion of their family’s self-reliant spirit that is entrepreneurial.
Hemp-based self-care products like oils, ointments, facial ointments, shower bombs, gummies as well as dog treats already are available on Kinder’s online market plus the farm’s stores. Four flavors of canned CBD-infused teas is supposed to be available later on this current year, pending FDA approval.
Roncelli stated the Michigan hemp market is likely to quickly expand into the years that are coming could change soybean plants. The alternate crop could be specifically for farmers whom struggled aided by the aftereffects of flooding and a continuous trade fight with Asia which cut exports of Michigan agricultural commodities like soybeans.
One acre with 1,200 hemp plants can produce roughly $20,000 worth of plants -- a figure that blows other money crops from the water -- but Blake said the worthiness will likely drop as other farmers start planting their very own crop. | agronomy |
https://www.wellgrovehealth.com.au/blogs/wellness-hub/wellgrove-olive-leaf-extract-process-in-a-nutshell | 2022-05-23T08:40:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662556725.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220523071517-20220523101517-00258.warc.gz | 0.927539 | 840 | CC-MAIN-2022-21 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__258839100 | en | Ever wondered how we create our amazing olive leaf extract at Wellgrove?
Our goal is to produce natural and sustainable products, and to do so in a way that is gentle and preserves as much of the natural goodness as possible. To achieve this, we have developed a very unique and natural process to collect our leaf extracts. Some parts are top secret, but we will let you know the main principles in this article.
Every year (around April-June) we complete our annual olive harvest at the Cobram Estate® olive groves. We pick olives from our trees using special harvesting machines, and cold press the olives into fresh, delicious Extra Virgin Olive Oil within 6 hours of the fruit leaving the tree! At the same time, we happen to collect lots of olive leaves, and we don’t like to waste any of the olive goodness! So, we use the finest of these leaves to create some other wonderful products, such as Wellgrove OLE and Stone & Grove olive leaf tea. (Check out more about our olive leaf tea brand here).
We have over 2.5 million trees at our groves in North-west Victoria, spanning over 6,500 hectares of pristine Australian farmland. And so we can also collect extra olive leaves throughout the year to top up the supply of our olive goodness products.
Once we collect the olive leaves from the tree, we deliver them to our certified extraction facility and extract the goodness within 6 hours of them being picked. We use a special proprietary process to naturally extract the goodness from the leaves, using no harsh chemicals or alcohol-solvents. By completing this process quickly, we ensure we can get all the fresh, natural antioxidants from the leaf, before the leaves start to dry and get old. This is why you may see our label says we use ‘fresh olive leaf’, and results in a broad-spectrum extract containing over 10 antioxidants. Some olive leaf extracts use dried leaves, which are usually older and not as fresh. You are best to stick with a fresh leaf product to maximise the antioxidant levels in the product.
Our olive leaf extract is collected as a liquid which we can place in bottles for you to consume, or we can turn the liquid into a powder to create our olive leaf extract capsules. And with our liquid we have even added our special exclusive pop-up pourer (like on the Cobram Estate® bottles) to make it easy and less messy to pour your daily dose! .
One of the main benefits of our natural process is that we retain the olive leaf antioxidants into the olive leaf extract products, and we end up with a product that has very similar antioxidants to those found in the natural leaf.
We pride ourselves on developing a high-quality olive leaf extract, and as you can see on our labels, we ‘standardise’ the product to the most prominent antioxidant in the leaf – oleuropein. This just means that we make sure each dose contains the same amount of oleuropein every time to provide you with all the benefits. Our specialist olive laboratory tests every single batch of our product to make sure it is rich in olive leaf antioxidants. The way you can test this for yourself is to taste our original flavour liquid products (available in Immune Support* and Heart Health strengths). The natural bitterness of the olive antioxidants is a testament to how rich the product is in olive goodness. If you can’t tolerate the bitter flavour however, try the flavoured options, storing the liquid products in the fridge, or one of our smoothie or bliss ball recipes. Otherwise, you could try the capsule products to avoid that bitterness altogether.
Now that you know all about our process, check out the great range of olive leaf extract products that we have formulated for your health. We have a variety of strengths and formats, and we have even released a range of Throat products, for on-the-go olive goodness all year round.
Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
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We get to the property, 30 acres of forest plus a baseball field. Every man needs his own baseball field, but I actually have one. YYM mowed and ran the aerator behind the tractor, while I spread 400 pounds of Milorganite. Organic fertilizer, made from sewage in Tofe's new adopted home town. (Nice video on the link, don't
The grass had a little dew on it. In no time the aroma...well, let's just say I love the smell of composted, dried, and pelletized human excrement in the morning.
THE DEER AND THE ANTELOPE WON'T PLAY. Michael Munger makes improvements to the dacha. | agronomy |
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The best eco-friendly and safe option is to select a mattress made from natural latex, organic wool or organic cotton or hemp. These eco-friendly options reduce the dependence on conventional petrochemical based raw materials or non-organic cotton which subsequently results in a decrease in carbon emissions and the usage of pesticides. Mattresses that use synthetic additives, unsustainable wood, and conventional cotton should be avoided.
The sap from the common rubber tree is tapped and harvested to produce natural rubber. These trees grow mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia. The rubber tree sap is whipped into latex foam. This process is eco-friendly because the tree heals itself after the sap is tapped from it. This makes natural latex a sustainable resource.
Physical, biological and mechanical controls are used to grow and process organic cotton. This is done without the help of insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. Organic farming helps in fighting climate change and reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide in comparison to conventional farming.
Stronger than cotton, organic hemp is ideally suited for bedding as it is also a better insulator and is more absorbent. Tufted hemp used to make the bedding is free of pesticides or fungicides as hemp is a hardy plant that is naturally resistant to mold and mildew.
This sustainable resource is not subjected to any chemicals or hormones which would otherwise be used in the sheep’s food or on the animal itself. The pure wool obtained is naturally fire-resistant and resistant to dust mites. | agronomy |
https://nicolegeurin.com/2012/05/12/better-health-in-your-own-backyard/ | 2023-06-03T09:00:46 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649177.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603064842-20230603094842-00345.warc.gz | 0.944395 | 1,176 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__206829029 | en | Anyone who has ever eaten a freshly picked fruit or vegetable will agree: there is nothing as satisfying or delicious as garden-fresh produce. And with spring finally here, there’s no better time to start a vegetable garden so that you too can enjoy the fruits of this season’s bounty. To learn how to pick, plant, and prosper from your very own vegetable garden, just follow the tips below.
Step 1: Choose plants for your climate. When deciding which produce to plant, consider what foods will thrive in your climate. Most seed packets state the climate the plant prefers, so pay close attention. Generally, plants prefer to grow in warm, moist soil with plenty of water. In California, however, water is a scarce commodity, so plants that require little water are an ideal choice. Onions, lettuce, potatoes, or even apple and orange trees are tasty examples that grow well in a variety of soils and climates. If you don’t have the space or desired climate for an outdoor garden, you can always opt for an indoor garden. Smaller plants such as tomatoes, peppers, and herbs, are wonderful low maintenance, indoor options. Just remember to place them in a well-lit area and water them a couple times a week.
Step 2: Prep your planting site. To begin, start by picking a planting site. This site should be in a well-drained and level area that receives a large amount of sunlight on a daily basis. Next, it’s important to ensure that you have nutrient-rich soil in order to grow a healthy and successful garden. Start by clearing your planting site of all weeds, sod, and debris. The size of the area that you clear will depend upon the amount of space your garden needs. Once this is done, you’ll need to loosen the soil to aerate it so that oxygen can reach the plant’s roots more readily. This is also a good time to incorporate compost or fertilizer into the soil to add more nutrients. If your soil is beyond repair, considering building raised beds or opt for a hanging garden.
Step 3: Plant your garden. When all of the prep work is completed, you can finally plant your garden. Most seeds have planting instructions on the back of the packet, but if not, plant your seeds 1/4-1/2 inches in the ground leaving a 1-2 inches in between. For larger plants that have already started growing, place them in a deep enough hole to cover the starter soil. Cover all holes with fresh soil and water liberally to initiate nutrient uptake in the roots. Then, wait for your plants to grow and in a few months you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits (and veggies) of your labor.
Here’s a list of five essential tools any gardener should have.
- A gardening spade and shovel are a definite must for gardening. A good quality shovel allows you to move soil quickly, while a spade ensures perfect sized holes for all your fruits and vegetables.
- If you’ve ever tried gardening, but forgot to remove the weeds first, then you know how indispensable a weeding tool is. Weeds are devious creatures that work to destroy your garden by choking out the plants you’re trying to grow, so it is of utmost importance that you remove as many of them as you can. Don’t forget to remove the small pieces, too. Weeds multiply quickly, so even the smallest piece can cause damage.
- A wheelbarrow is another handy tool to have while gardening. It saves your back the trouble of carrying heavy bags of soil around and helps to organize your mess.
- While plants thrive in ample amounts of sunlight, too much can be harmful to us. A sun hat is highly recommended to wear while gardening. Protecting your face from the sun’s intense rays will stave off future headaches and allow you to enjoy the beauties of your garden.
- Kneeling to plant and care for your garden can take a toll on your knees. Invest in a padded knee mat for a much more enjoyable gardening experience.
For tasty recipes ideas that use common vegetable garden items, check out these links:
Written with assistance from nutrition intern, Natasha Fowler.
Thanks for this! I unfortunately live in an apartment in the city, but if I can ever get my hands on a community garden plot, I’ll look this up! 🙂 do you garden?
In all honesty… no! I have a major “brown thumb.” About the only thing I can grow is mint, but I am also trying for basil again this year. My intern volunteered to write this article… and I was all for it because I really would love to learn. Do you live in SF?
Haha, yeah, my thumb is about as non-green as it can get, unfortunately. The only thing I’ve had success with is thyme! At the moment my basil and rosemary plants in my kitchen have seen better days, poor things. I do live in SF! Maybe that’s why I can’t grow anything – not enough sun! 😉 but I have seen community garden plots, so maybe next year if I get brave enough…
Thanks for the quick tips…I never really thought about matching foods to the climate…My parents had a garden when I was growing up and just picked vegetables do seem to taste better.
I also discovered an environmental friendly weed killer – 4 cups of white vinegar, 1/2 cup of salt and one spoon of dish washing soap. I just tried it this weekend on weeds growing on my patio and it worked really well. | agronomy |
https://nordicgreens.dk/en/environment-and-csr/ | 2023-09-26T02:06:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510130.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926011608-20230926041608-00328.warc.gz | 0.926186 | 519 | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__119075228 | en | Danish horticulture with a focus on the environment
We take pride in growing our tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers with the greatest possible consideration for our environment and surroundings, and we strive to have the lowest CO2 footprint in Europe within our industry.
Our ambition is to breed the tastiest greenhouse vegetables of the highest quality on the market, and we grow everything in greenhouses on Funen.
Each day, our selected gardeners look after, care for and hand-pick every sun-ripened tomato, cucumber and pepper with great care, and the importance of sustainability and the environment is factored into the entire production process:
All our tomato farmers are trained to keep a sharp eye out for any pests on our plants. If you want to avoid pesticides and chemicals, it is incredibly important that all plants are kept under regular surveillance for pests. We have skilled employees who constantly monitor all of the greenhouses and deploy biological control in the form of assassin bugs and other beneficial animals where necessary.
We use bumblebees to pollinate all the tomato flowers to avoid the use of pesticides.
The bees and the flowers
At Alfred Pedersen & Søn in Bellinge on Funen, the sun shines through the roofs of the greenhouses and warms the air. Rows of endless tomatoes in various stages of ripening and the smell of tomato plants almost send one back to the long summer holidays of childhood.
Throughout the big buildings, bumblebees are buzzing around, busy doing what they do best: Pollinating plants! There is a soft buzz. Things come together in a higher unity. When the bumblebees are happy, our plants are happy. And that’s what it’s all about. Because without bees, there are no tomatoes, so we call them our everyday heroes.
Electric boiler and green conversion
We got a new electric kettle as an important part of the green transition. It’s probably a little bigger than the one you have at home on the kitchen counter, but it works in roughly the same way. With it we are able to generate heat from 100% green electricity from wind turbines because we can take the power from the wind turbines when they overproduce, and use it to heat up the water in the kettle. We use this heat as a backup for our district heating during both failures and peak loads. We previously used natural gas boilers, but we are now replacing these with the electric boiler. Another giant step in the right direction in the green transition. | agronomy |
http://ruminationsongoats.blogspot.com/2009/06/ | 2019-06-26T09:59:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560628000266.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20190626094111-20190626120111-00328.warc.gz | 0.96465 | 264 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__184187570 | en | It’s not too late to plan a garden for your goats. The goats will even help you grow it with their composted manure! Three essentials for the goat garden are pumpkins , sunflowers, and carrots.
Goats can eat the pumpkin plant and also the seeds, which are full of protein, iron, phosphorus and B vitamins. You can simply crack them open and put them around the pasture for goats. They will store well for 2-3 months for a winter supply.
Sunflowers are a favorite of goats and chickens. When the seeds are still soft, you can take the whole plant down and put it in the pasture. The goats will eat the stem, leaves and the tasty flower. Another option is to dry the seeds and add them to grain or use them as a treat. Sunflowers contain phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, vitamins A,D, and E, lecithin and lots of protein. The seeds contain are also rich in vitamin E and B vitamins.
Goats love carrots. Carrots are full of vitamin A. They are also known to help control expel worms, fight acid in the stomach and aid in liver function. The juice is believed to have anti-cancer activity. Finally, carrots provide good roughage for goats. | agronomy |
http://lisablythgertz.blogspot.com/2007/04/beautiful-spring.html | 2018-07-21T23:25:44 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676592861.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20180721223206-20180722003206-00466.warc.gz | 0.981688 | 520 | CC-MAIN-2018-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__6262792 | en | Thursday, April 5, 2007
The kids and I made it back to Virginia greeted by a spectacular Spring! In Washington, D.C. the cherry trees were just exploding with white blossoms. We praised God this morning, too, for our own beautiful country roads, lined with purple trees, new green leaves, yellow and red bushes. Stunning!
We also were greeted by Spring growth inside our house. A few weeks ago, the kids and I were inspired by a Family Fun magazine article on growing indoor plants from fruit pits and seeds. We bought some lemons, grapefruit, sweet potato, and avocados and carefully followed the author's instructions as to how to plant them. The citrus seeds we put in small peat pots, sealed them in ziplock bags, and put them in warm places. We peeled the avocado pits and then put one seed in each pot, half sticking out of the dirt. The sweet potato is suspended by toothpicks, half-submerged in a jar of water.
During the first few weeks, we kept an eye on the various pots, hoping to see some change. But it was still the early days. When we were gone for 9 days, we kept forgetting to ask Steve if anything was happening to our plants. Upon our arrival, though, Naomi's first thought was to find out how the plants were doing.
So even though it was after 11 PM, I checked all our pots and excitedly got the kids out of bed (they weren't asleep yet!) to show them God's handiwork! All of our citrus plants were sprouting little green shoots with tiny leaves. Two pots even had roots already protruding from the bottom. Our sweet potato has new little white rootlets growing into the water. And our avocado seeds are less obvious, but also seem to be changing a little by splitting open.
We bought a few more supplies today and did some more gardening, putting the peat pots into ceramic pots and watering the grapefruit plants with plant food. I love doing hands-on stuff like that with the kids so they can get dirty and see how things work and then have a sense of wonder and accomplishment. Now they have picked seeds right out of a lemon, planted them, and seen how green leaves and white roots come out of the seed (we pulled one out of the dirt to get the full view, and the seed casing was still right there with the stem and root poking out). Now hopefully they'll survive to become nice indoor plants. We'll keep you posted! | agronomy |
http://www.rvandresort.com/ | 2016-08-31T23:24:12 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982954852.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823200914-00014-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.940197 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2016-36 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__159711871 | en | Taber area soil is perfect for growing corn, it drains well and has the right nutrients to grow excellent corn. The long sunny days, cooler nights and some of the longest frost-free periods in Alberta make good weather for corn growing.
The French call it terroir – the taste influence of climate, soil, seed and grower controlled factors, like planting, cultivation, and harvest.
Producers harvest corn in the early hours of the day when the corn is cool. Taber is surrounded by Alberta’s market. Corn is fresher because corn speeds from picking to eating daily. | agronomy |
https://vancouverislandseeds.com/ | 2019-07-23T00:56:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528635.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20190723002417-20190723024417-00300.warc.gz | 0.959727 | 187 | CC-MAIN-2019-30 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__3014398 | en | Canada is world famous for growing some of the best cannabis strains in the world. Vancouver Island, BC has the best climate in the entire world for growing cannabis seeds. All strains can be acclimatized on Vacouver Island, Tropical strains, as well as mountainous Alpine strains. So, it's the best place to breed marijuana seeds so export inetrnationally and domestically.
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It seems like everyone is growing cannabis these days. Australia legalized cannabis in 2016. The race is on to buy marijuana seeds, but there is not enough to supply everyone. Don't miss out on this years grow season. Make sure you buy your seeds now before they sell out and your left without any buds. | agronomy |
http://jujubeesbakery.blogspot.com/2010/08/project-hope.html | 2019-06-16T11:26:32 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998100.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616102719-20190616124719-00226.warc.gz | 0.973846 | 104 | CC-MAIN-2019-26 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__126180690 | en | This week I had the privilege to make cookies for the graduation ceremony of Project Hope's Green Collar Job Corp. The youth involved in the Green Collar Job Corp have spent their summer cultivating small plots of land sprinkled throughout the West Central Neighborhood. Each of these children devoted their summer to growing vegetables in exchange for a scholarship to help support them throughout the next school year.
I was so impressed with these kids and the beautiful gardens they created. The sunflowers sprinkled throughout their garden inspired me to make these cookies. | agronomy |
http://www.961.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/time-to-panic-world-wide-tequila-shortage-on-the-way | 2019-05-20T14:40:57 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256040.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20190520142005-20190520164005-00257.warc.gz | 0.955897 | 358 | CC-MAIN-2019-22 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__5512795 | en | Time To Panic: World Wide Tequila Shortage On The Way
Do you love a good margarita? Is your go to shot paired with some salt and a lime on a night out?
Well boy do we have some bad news for you because according to experts, we’re heading into a world wide tequila shortage!! We officially give you permission to panic!
Apparently the world is running out of the spirit due to a shortage of the plant Agave, which is used to make Tequila.
The plant takes around 10 years to mature to the perfect size for tequila creation and due to a lack of availability of Agave, growers have been forced to harvest the plant at a much younger age.
These smaller plants create less tequila than a mature plant and therefore as a result, even more plants have to be plucked early.
This is all a little bit technical for us, but basically less Agave plants means less tequila and the result is that the world is edging closer and closer to a complete shortage of the spirit that we all know and love.
Experts are said to have begun putting planting strategies in place in order to end the plant shortage, however, as Agave plants take so long to reach the ideal state, it’ll be years before growers start to see any real effect.
The price of Agave has also increased over the years due to the shortage and of course as a result, the price of tequila is also expected to sky rocket.
While people can still get their hands on it that is…
So take this as a warning tequila lovers. Head down to your nearest liquor store and stock up as much as you can before it’s gone from the shelves completely! | agronomy |
https://www.jfspeersandson.co.uk/dundrum-road-dromara/906905 | 2023-12-03T16:29:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100508.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203161435-20231203191435-00016.warc.gz | 0.909428 | 124 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__92982457 | en | |Address||Dundrum Road Dromara, BT25 2JS|
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Agricultural Land For Sale - 5 miles from Ballynahinch
We are pleased to bring to the market this agricultural land, which is comprised in eight fields
The lands are currently in grass and are suitable for a range of agricultural purposes.
The area consists of an acre of woodland and slatted cattle house
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire land which is well watered and fenced
The land extends to 17.9 acres. | agronomy |
http://wnvd.org/agriculture-and-peasant-development/ | 2020-05-31T02:15:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347410535.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20200530231809-20200531021809-00318.warc.gz | 0.938884 | 602 | CC-MAIN-2020-24 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__175036120 | en | All the necessary efforts have been made and effective decisions have had to circulate to help the farming communities get out of poverty, but the indicators show that many African communities still survive from hunger.
However, this requires a new intervention required to strengthen the fight against this scourge. A new vision should emerge that would support the efforts already achieved by the major players to eliminate hunger and misery in order to contribute to this goal of sustainable development. But, what is the role of World New Vision for Development in this fight? What kind of intervention is urgent for a long-lasting solution? To make a significant contribution to the achievement of this goal, WNVD has developed an innovative plan focused on the “land revolution” or “revolution of the agricultural sector”, in order to allow Congolese communities to fully enjoy access to Sustainable livelihoods, economic growth and, in particular, adequate food.
The only way for WNVD to empower communities is to promote local resources that are particularly agricultural ones.
What is agriculture and what can we expect from this sector for the economic growth of poor communities? Its undeniable that agriculture and macro-production are the main means of combating hunger and the best development opportunities for the industrial sector. According to World New Vision for Development; Macro production cannot be achieved until a large-scale land use or exploitation strategy is in place. Nevertheless, with the old practices, it was not yet possible to overcome a standard enumeration of the consequences and challenges that hindered the idea of progress in the agriculture sector: very tiring, less profitable and unfortunately with a high consumption of inputs as well as the depreciation of human strength. To find a solution, WNVD subscribed to the “Zero Labor Program” to promote new farming techniques. The Zero Labor program allows over-production and socio-economic growth of farmers without tiredness, with a palliative solution to the consequences of ancient agricultural practices.
Its principle is the exploitation of the hectares and thus, to give the farmers and the rural populations the hope of a decent life with agriculture.
As a humanitarian development organization, our role is to help communities maximize opportunities for overproduction and access to fair market to enable them to effectively meet their needs through agricultural resources.
Even voluntarily, we should just start organizing cross-community trainings on the project and guide them in the possibilities of access to inputs.
But, what are the major challenges that communities can continue to face with this “land revolution” program? As with the rest of the world, climate change and the fight against acid rain remain issues of concern. Despite this, each day and night give us new dreams about these challenges and we hope that in the future we will have a new curriculum on these challenges. Overall, we believe in what our colleagues are realizing around the world and we will always be inspired by them to innovate.
“WNVD, created for major and sustainable solutions to the major problems of communities” | agronomy |
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Right now at SPACES we've got Farmed, The New Agronomists. The exhibition looks at farming and the production of foods and goods. Each artist, in his or her own way, looks at the questions of land, material, and animal.
Michael Mercil put up a narrative trailer about his farmed plot of land at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. He also makes the myths of farming 3-dimensional with wall art and sculptures.
Amy Young is growing an edible garden made nutrient rich by worms. By feeding the worms uneaten food and old newspapers, the system transforms waste into food.
Just as these two artists offer commentary on farming and gardening, so too people with farms and gardens have been coming in and sharing with us their stories. Now we want you to share your farm and garden stories here! Some questions to consider: Why did you start your farm or garden? Was the outcome as you expected? What do you foresee as its future?
One more thing: If you are looking for an artist to add another element to your farm or garden, give Tiffany or Vince a call at Cleveland Public Art. Their number is 216-621-5330. They can also be reached at either [email protected] (for Tiffany) or [email protected] (for Vince). Enjoy! | agronomy |
https://www.way2agribusiness.com/insights.html | 2021-07-26T04:54:49 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046152000.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20210726031942-20210726061942-00697.warc.gz | 0.831054 | 560 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__232075269 | en | The core focus of www.way2agribusiness.com isits five products &services such as Way2Agritech (cutting edge agri-tech solutions for farmers), Way2Foods (food crops for households & HORECA), Way2ABI Agri FBI (market intelligence services through mobile app), Way2Market (trading platform app) and project management consultancy service. Agribusiness exposure and knowledge transformation is one of our core activities. With this background, Knowledge Centre & Videos (KC & Videos) address the knowledge gap on products and services we offer and covers relevant information, technical guidance & live videos for the benefit of farmers and other participants in agribusiness operations. Frequent updation & making available instant access to latest information is also part of this initiative. Some of the key topics covered are agribusiness investment opportunities, FAQs, websites links, videos etc.
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http://matchbetter.nl/l8ol16/9584c4-how-to-grow-lavender-indoors | 2021-07-28T17:45:20 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046153739.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20210728154442-20210728184442-00297.warc.gz | 0.940231 | 2,800 | CC-MAIN-2021-31 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__237622767 | en | Learn about pruning lavender, including tips on when to prune. “Over time, we have learned how to manage this plant that is not native to our Texas climate. When learning how to grow lavender from seed you should always … Establishing lavender plants takes diligence, and you'll need to water new plants when they're dry to the touch. Add your Lavender plant and fill the pot with soil within a couple of inches of the top. Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips! However, to grow indoors, you have to make an optimum growing position which is a bit difficult. You can also use cultivars of French lavender (Lavandula dentata) varieties. 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I have been watching these to see where the holes are coming from. Aha there in the red circle… leaf-cutter bee. These bees use the leaves they cut to make little nest cells for their young. The cut piece of leaf is formed into a nursery chamber where the female lays an egg and adds some nectar and pollen for the young. These little bees are beneficial and essential pollinators. So even though they are cutting little holes in my plants I guess it is the price I will pay to have them also pollinate the garden.
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Traditionally the clay pot she is carrying would carry milk, water or sorghum beer. The Suri are nomadic pastoralists. They grow sorghum, maize and tobacco and depend highly on their cattle for survival, which is also a prized possession of wealth. A women’s dowry price for her hand in marriage consists mainly of cattle. | agronomy |
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Mulching (King County Solid Waste Web site) provides free fertilizer (at least 1/4 of your lawn's needs), helps lawns grow greener and denser, and doesn't cause thatch buildup. You can grasscycle with your existing mower. For best results, keep the blade sharp, mow when the grass is dry, and mow a little more often in the spring. Clippings left scattered on the surface will break down quickly. If there are clumps, mow again to break them up. Push mowers work great for grasscycling.
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https://www.ru.jal.co.jp/world/en/guidetojapan/detail/index.html?spot_code=sagatea | 2022-01-23T17:50:35 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304309.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123172206-20220123202206-00656.warc.gz | 0.964267 | 394 | CC-MAIN-2022-05 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__80503371 | en | Saga Prefecture is actually the first place that Japanese tea was cultivated. It is said that the cultivation of tea trees in Japan began in the early Kamakura period (1191), when the Zen master Eisai returned from Song dynasty China bringing tea seeds, which he planted at Mount Seburi in Saga Prefecture.
In 18th century Edo, Koyugai Baisao ("Baisao" means "old tea seller") from Saga preached the principles of Zen while handing out green tea in Kyoto. While tea had once been the domain of people of status, Baisao helped popularize it among the masses. In contrast with Rikyu, known as the founder of wabicha style tea, Baisao is heralded as the founder of the sencha style.
With Saga Prefecture's links to the history of Japanese tea, there is currently a thriving tea cultivation industry there centered on the city of Ureshino. The origins of tea there stretch back to 1440, when a potter who came to Japan from Ming grew tea for his own use. The region became a major producer in the 17th century, when Shinbe Yoshimura, known as the father of Ureshino tea, endeavored to cultivate land for a tea plantation and spread its manufacturing techniques. In recent years, the region has eagerly pursued the development of new products, such as the creation of black tea using Ureshino tea leaves.
Ureshino tea is a curled leaf variety (guri-cha) with a unique rounded appearance. Each leaf is curved and has a deep green luster, and the tea has a distinctly strong fragrance and taste. It is acclaimed for its high quality production, having won the prestigious Minister's Prize from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries many times in the Steamed Curled Leaf Tea category at the All-Japan Tea Industry Fair. | agronomy |
https://www.capehoneyfactory.co.za/klapmutskop-byeboerdery | 2020-10-25T15:50:24 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107889574.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20201025154704-20201025184704-00413.warc.gz | 0.94947 | 158 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__47242562 | en | Klapmutskop Byeboerdery specialise in honey production, pollination and beeswax production. It was established in 1995. The current owners bought the company in 2008 and have expanded the operation.
They currently employ 14 staff and pollinate farms as far as Ceres and Grabouw, (famous for their fruit farms.) They have around 1800 bee hives and average about 30 tons of honey harvested per year.
Klapmutskop Byeboerdery are affiliated and members of WCBA.
They also have a wax embossing machine that creates the wax sheets for bee hives.
Klapmutskop Byeboerdery work closely with Cape Honey Factory and supply honey and wax to them. | agronomy |
http://www.ophi.info/habitat.html | 2020-04-10T03:37:16 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371883359.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200410012405-20200410042905-00463.warc.gz | 0.920039 | 2,349 | CC-MAIN-2020-16 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__146893846 | en | Select native wildflower species that provide pollen and nectar-rich forage for pollinators. A minimum of 3 species for each bloom period (Spring, Summer, Fall) should be included. Important larval food plants for butterflies and moths should also be included (i.e. milkweed).
#1 Site selection: When selecting a site, it is best to consider all site conditions. Poor site selection can stack the deck against you before you plant the first seed. Be sure to consider the following conditions:
Final Thoughts: Pollinator plantings are typically high cost and high maintenance for the first five years. If all the establishment recommendations are followed, maintenance need and expense should decrease as the native plants mature and dominate the stand. Be sure to practice the three P’s and follow the steps to achieve success. Your hard work will pay off.
Broadcast: This method requires bare ground, which usually means tillage and leveling is needed to prep the site prior to planting. It is best to use a broadcaster that agitates the seed. However, most broadcast equipment does not mix or agitate the seed to achieve even seed distribution. So, care must be taken to broadcast fluffy seed separate from small seeds. A carrier (i.e. pelletized lime, gypsum, or other) may be added to help bulk up and spread the seed mix. It is best to press the seed into the soil with a cultipack-er or roller to achieve good seed-to-soil contact. This step is not necessary if frost seeding (seeding onto frozen or snow covered soil). The freezing and thawing action will incorporate the seed into the soil. If frost seeding, be sure there is a minimal amount of resi-due (< 30%) on top of the ground to allow good seed-to-soil contact.
Establishment of pollinator plantings can be difficult and requires the three P's:
Herbicide application with a boom sprayer
Third growing season and beyond: Spot mow and/or sprayproblem weeds.
Soil conditions: moisture , compaction, pH, fertility, slope (erosion potential),geographic location, previous pre-emergent herbicide applications
Specify PLS (pure live seed) tested seed. Research PLS to further understand if needed.
Light/exposure: important for species selection
The following steps are for sites primarily dominated with cool season grasses (i.e. lawn, pasture, hay land):
First growing season: Keep weeds from maturing by mowing 8-10 inches before weed seed production starts (usually June/July). Another mowing will be necessary prior to Fall. Don’t be concerned about mowing off some of the native plants the first year. If the mower is used on other sites, be sure to clean off the mower prior to mowing to avoid weed seed transfer to your project.
A temporary nurse crop (i.e. oats, rye) may be beneficial to control weeds and appease public percep-tion. Plantings in the first growing season are usually not very impressive to most because of slow top growth and weed pressure.
Depending on when you start your project, the first herbicide application should take place in the fall (Sept./Oct.) or spring (April/May). Fall herbicide applications are usually most effective. If starting in the spring, monitor site 2-3 weeks after herbicide application to measure effectiveness of treatment. Monitor vegetation throughout the growing season, and apply herbicide again before weed species produce seed.
If applying herbicide April/May, determine whether to plant seed in the spring (2 weeks after herbicide application and before June 15th) or use the rest of the growing season to control weeds with herbicide application and plant in the fall. For small projects, you can utilize alternative methods to avoid the use of herbicides. A combination of tillage and solarization with UV-stabilized plastic may be used to kill weeds prior to planting in the fall.
Native grass drill
Surrounding land use: Avoid sites with adjacent land use (i.e. areas with heavy invasive weed popula-tions) that may negatively impact your pollinator planting.
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These five pollinator planting establishment steps may not be specific to your project, but provide you with important details that will help you plan and implement your pollinator planting.
Decide whether to plant pollinator mix in Nov./Dec. or following year. If it is likely that perennial weeds will be a problem in the spring, allow for 1 more herbicide application in April/May prior to planting.
Planning: It is very important to plan ahead. Pollinator plantings require lots of thought on species and site selection, site preparation, planting, and maintenance.
Patience: Native plants are best for pollinator plantings, and most natives are not quick to establish and flower. It is important to be patient while native plants slowly emerge and set their deep roots to pull moisture and nutrients for the toughest growing conditions.
Persistence: Persistence will pay off. Weed control is one of the most challenging and important parts of establishing a successful pollinator planting. Be persistent with monitoring, weed (any undesirable plant) control, and care of your pollinator planting.
#3 Site Preparation: Site preparation is one of the most important and often inadequately addressed components for project success. Too often this step is rushed resulting in poor establishment along with weed control problems. It is very important to address this step with planning and patience. Site preparation steps depend on existing vegetation growing on the site. Sites with minimal weed pressure (i.e. cropland - soy bean stubble) usually requires less site prep (herbicide applications, mowing & time) than sites that are heavily vegetated with undesirable vegetation (i.e. old pasture with herbaceous and woody perennial plants).
Pollinator plantings are a great way to improve pollinator habitat and bio-diversity. Planting native herbaceous and woody species that are beneficial to pollinators throughout the landscape will prove to not only be attractive to pollinators, but also aesthetically pleasing to the eye and attractive to many other species of wildlife.
Monarch caterpillar foraging on C. milkweed
Drill: Truax and Great Plains are two equipment manufacturers that make a no-till drill capable of sowing both fluffy and small seeds. This method requires minimal site prep and is very efficient and effective at seed placement and distribution. A tractor and operator is required, and it is best to calibrate the drill prior to planting.
#4 Planting: The most common seeding methods are broadcast or sowing seed with a drill. Pollinator seed mixes include seeds of many different sizes, shapes, and weight. The seed is commonly broken down into two groups, “fluffy” (mainly grasses) and “small” (mainly wildflowers) seed. This makes spreading the seed evenly across your project site very challenging if you don’t have the right equipment. Seed shall not be seeded any deeper than 1/4 inch.
Select native species that are well adapted to the site conditions. Non-natives are more likely to out-compete native species. Natives are the best source of pollen and nectar and are better acclimated to local growing conditions.
#2 Seed selection: Many mixes of native grasses and wildflow-ers are available from many different sources. Seed selection is not a step to be skimpy. Be sure to consider the following guid-ance when making your final selection.
#5 Maintenance: After the pollinator mix has been planted, it is critical to monitor and maintain the area frequently. The planting should be monitored at least 3 times (Spring, Summer, & Fall) during the growing season. Monitoring and maintenance is most critical the first 5 years. As the planting matures and the native plants dominate the area, maintenance needs will likely decrease. Identification and control of weeds is a critical component to success. Be sure to educate yourself by reading resource materials and attending pollinator habitat/native plant educational opportunities.
Grasses are an important part of the mix, but try not to exceed25% grass. The higher the grass percentage, the quicker grasses will outcompete wildflowers. Native bunch-grass species (i.e. little bluestem & side oats grama) are well suited for pollinator plantings.
Vegetative cover: current and historical vegetation on the site and adjacent to the site, invasive plantspecies present or nearby
Second growing season: Mow early in the Spring (March/April) to knock down growth from the previ-ous year if needed. Spot mow and/or spray problem weeds.
Pollinator Planting; source: US Fish & Wildlife Service
Inventory vegetation late Sept./early Oct. to determine if a fall herbicide application is needed to con-trol weeds. If so, apply herbicide in October prior to the first hard frost.
Budget enough for the seed. Get estimates and seed vendor references prior to making your final decision.
Monarch Butterflies on Swamp Milkweed
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Pollinator Planting Establishment Steps
No two pollinator projects are exactly the same. This is why detailed step-by-step planting instructions are hard to find. Pollinator plantings can range in size from a couple hundred square feet to a couple hundred acres. It is obvious that smaller projects will likely receive more care per unit of area, but the establishment steps are basically the same. Smaller projects (typically < 1 acre) are more conducive to more intense establishment methods, such as solarization, planting plugs, hand-pulling weeds, etc. These steps focus on planting native herbaceous plants, and it is important to consider planting native trees and shrubs attractive to pollinators nearby or in your planting for nest sites, pollen/nectar, and other needs.
Credits: This publication was produced by Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative (OPHI) partners referencing the following sources.
Information Sources: Pollinator Meadow, Upper Midwest Installation Guide and Checklist; The Xerces Society, Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, and The University of Wisconsin Madison; http://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/installGuideJobSheet_UpperMidwest_CnsrvCvr.pdf
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Control existing weeds via herbicide application. Tillage methods can be used but are not as effective as herbicide. Systemic contact herbicides (i.e. Round-up, active ingredient = glyphosate) are very effective at controlling most weeds. However, some weeds may be resistant to glyphosate and may require the use of specialty herbicides better suited for control. Sites with any undesirable woody vegetation require specialty herbicides and application to achieve control. When selecting herbicides for site prep, be sure to get professional ad-vice and always follow the label.
ID & inventory weed species to be controlled. If site is mowed regularly, allow for 2-3 weeks of growth to ID & inventory. | agronomy |
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Summerland B.C. Ornamental Gardens is located at the Pacific Agri-food Research Station. The garden is an education complex specializing in Xeriscape water-smart gardening of low water consumption plants.
The 15 acre Ornamental Garden was created in 1916. The landscape of the garden includes large grass lawns, clusters of trees and many garden plots. The garden environment is rich in floral scents and shades of blue, yellow, red and orange.
The garden is operated by a society of volunteers. The volunteers conduct research seeking out various methods of reducing stress on the worlds water supply by researching alternative methods to reducing water consumption by plants.
Each plant is marked with descriptions and details. The paths in the park provide visitors an opportunity to explore the various plants in the garden at a leisurely pace.
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How to Get Here: The gardens are located south of the community of Summerland on the Pacific Agricultural Research grounds located on Hwy #97.
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Soggy Dove's Sheep
This morning the sun was shining on us, but by mid-morning, whilst we had a morning session with Laurence - who conducts energy, emissions, and ecology assessments of farms here at the Organic Research Centre (ORC) - the clouds had returned. It seems that the summer here has been nearly as wet as the East Coast of the US. Yesterday we observed Triticale (a wheat/rye cross of grain) in the field and ready for harvest, but some of it was sprouting on the stalk due to the rains. Today was intended (we had hoped) to be sunny, but we experienced some sporadic hard rain for the rest of the day. The Afternoon was spent getting soggy at Dove's Farm, standing in a sheep pasture and talking with founder Michael Marriage about rotations of sheep and cereal crops, then in drier spaces - in the confines of the mill. It always amazes me how restrictive codes are in food-processing areas - we all had to empty our pockets, remove jewelry, and relinquish our pens, notebooks, and cameras before donning hairnets and white 'remay' smocks - only then were we let into the flour mill, where we had a briefing on the workings of their equipment - from delivery to packaging. Having read loads about roller mills, it was smashing to actually see one at work, and feel and taste organic wheat flour in it's various stages of being milled. Michael graciously gifted us with bags of flour and other tasty offerings when we left - to fuel us in the coming days as we live and breathe grain, flour, and bread. | agronomy |
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This is our first harvest of the season. We have a balcony garden at our condo. It has been a challenge keeping a garden this way but this year so far is good.
They are micro tomatoes but there are MANY more tomatoes still growing. We have flowers on the eggplant plant and cucumber plant. We have TONS of basil and oregano as well. While we got 6 strawberries already, I think the plant will not produce more because of the downpours of rain. Perhaps they were over watered :( .
I am so excited that we are getting fruit/veg this year. Last year was sparse!
Do you have a garden? Where? What are YOU growing?
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Join us for the fourth webinar of the Traceability in the leather supply chain series. The presenters of this joint webinar of NWF, GTPS (Brazilian Roundtable on Sustainable Livestock), and Textile Exchange will introduce the audience to the context of traceability at the farm level, shed light on the challenges for traceability at the cattle production level, and share their perspectives on the current state, opportunities, and practical ways to support better traceability for cattle, beef and leather supply chains. | agronomy |
https://derekgillette.com/Blog/post/vegitable-gardening-cheat-sheet | 2022-07-01T23:50:23 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103947269.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701220150-20220702010150-00640.warc.gz | 0.871163 | 285 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__69299563 | en | If you’ve never attempted gardening before chances are that the thought of growing your own vegetables — no matter how exciting — is a little bit scary.
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http://braycm.com/2019/12/03/hemp-production-for-cbd-2/ | 2020-07-02T08:34:21 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655878639.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20200702080623-20200702110623-00086.warc.gz | 0.958534 | 865 | CC-MAIN-2020-29 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__165047323 | en | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension information typically is founded on the interpretation of research information from Nebraska or somewhere else within the Midwest. Nevertheless, such info is maybe maybe not readily available for hemp manufacturing as a result of past restrictions on research into the U.S. This book relies greatly on research findings from European countries and Canada. See more stories in this show at https://cropwatch.unl.edu/tags/hemp.
Need for CBD, a compound that is non-psychoactive from hemp, is soaring for unvalidated treatment of many conditions and ailments.
CBD-containing services and products marketed in america consist of cosmetic makeup products to chocolate pubs to water that is bottled pet treats, all without any regulation. The meals and Drug management warned marketers of CBD products from the usage of non-validated health claims to market their products or services. In June the FDA authorized 1st drug that is CBD-based called Epidiolex, to deal with seizures brought on by extreme kinds of epilepsy.
U.S. research on CBD benefits lags behind research in European countries and Israel it is now increasing. In 2017 the nationwide Institute of Health supported 330 jobs totaling very nearly $140 million on cannabinoid research. Pre-clinical studies at Columbia University have indicated vow for CBD and cannabis remedy for chronic discomfort, neuro-inflammation, anxiety, addiction, and anti-psychotic results in pets.
Hemp grown for CBD is just a high-value crop grown more as being a horticultural than as an agronomic crop. It offers a top work need, placing US manufacturing at a drawback with manufacturing in Asia and other nations with fairly labor that is inexpensive.
Research in Nevada has identified two kinds of hemp, Cherry Wine and Berry Blossom, for high pharmaceutical-grade CBD yield. The seed of high CBD varieties is scarce and extremely high priced. High CBD varieties are grown just as feminine plants, given that mix of male and plants that are female to seed manufacturing and reduced CBD yield. Breeders continue steadily to enhance the procedures for producing stable seed that is feminized plants. Farmers have to be cautious with the foundation of these feminized seed stock and to always always check test outcomes for validation of feminized seed. Hemp varieties ought to be certified as low THC with proof that the plants produced could have not as much as 0.3% THC.
Farmers must know state regulations for testing hemp for CBD and THC. (Nebraska laws for hemp manufacturing are required to be released for the 2020 crop period.) Some states need testing for THC within thirty days of harvest. If the THC degree is too high, the crop may not any longer meet up with the appropriate concept of hemp and must be damaged. Again, THC is anticipated to boost with stressful conditions that are growing.
CBD varieties have actually brief plants with much branching, growing as squat bushes. The recommended spacing at this time is 2-4 legs x 6 legs. Planting practices may alter for greater plant densities when seed supply is enough to reduce the price of seed. Provided the cost that is high of, seedlings should always be manufactured in http://cbdoilfacts.org/ a greenhouse for transplanting. If planting significantly more than five acres, device transplanting is advised. Flowers can be made out of cuttings with comparable productivity and vigor when compared with plants from seedlings. Propagation from cuttings may improve plant uniformity and it is an effective way to plants that are all-female.
The CBD levels can be much paid down by cross-pollination with industrial marijuana or hemp. It’s important that CBD flowers are well-separated by distance or time of pollination from hemp weeds or any other hemp crop.
The highest concentration of CBD is within the bracts of female flowers but CBD oil can be removed from your whole plant. Otherwise, the harvest might be by topping flowers for the harvest of mostly leaves and flowers or by selecting the leaves and plants through the plant. The ground-up plant material is wet in grain alcohol or ethanol to draw out the CBD oil. After soaking, the mix is pressed to draw out the liquid. The liquor will be evaporated down making the CBD oil. | agronomy |
https://sustainableenergyforms.com/us-farmers-are-plummeting-berries-with-the-help-of-solar-energy/1536/ | 2020-08-10T10:41:13 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738674.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20200810102345-20200810132345-00041.warc.gz | 0.948023 | 470 | CC-MAIN-2020-34 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__56940711 | en | Plummeting cranberry costs and the US’ ongoing commerce wars have America’s cranberry business eyeing a potential new savior: solar energy. Some cranberry farmers in Massachusetts, the nation’s second-largest grower after Wisconsin, are proposing to construct solar panels above the bogs they harvest every autumn.
It is a novel method to mixing renewable energy expertise with conventional farming that has been researched the world over however not tried earlier than on massive-scale, business crop cultivation, based on solar energy and agricultural business consultants. The fundamental concept is to construct solar arrays high sufficient off the bottom and in additional spaced-out clusters to permit for crops to be safely grown and harvested beneath.
US cranberry farmers hope to shoulder lean instances for his or her trade by gleaning additional income – within the type of lengthy-time period, land leases with solar builders – whereas nonetheless producing the identical high-quality berries they’ve for generations. An ongoing, nationwide research additionally suggests sure crops, specifical climates, can thrive underneath solar panels, although it is unclear at this level how cranberries will fare.
Michael Wainio, a fourth-era cranberry farmer, stated he has bought off elements of his land, began an aspect enterprise harvesting bogs for different growers, and launched a farm stand, deli, and bakery operation lately to make ends meet.
Wainio is working with developer NextSun Energy on an undertaking calling for roughly 27,000 solar panels over about 24 hectares of energetic bogs throughout three farms in Carver, close to Cape Cod. The undertaking would produce about 10 megawatts of power, or roughly sufficient to energy greater than 1600 houses, according to NextSun.
The cranberry trade has been dealing for years with the mixed results of crop surplus and weakening demand for one in every of its main merchandise, cranberry juice, mentioned Brian Wick, government director of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers’ Affiliation.
The worth of cranberries has plummeted 57% during the last decade, from roughly US$58 (NZ$90) a barrel in 2008 to US$25 in 2018, in line with US Department of Agriculture knowledge. However, Wick says the cost to supply the tart red berries in Massachusetts is sort of US$35 a barrel. | agronomy |
https://www.solspire.com/news/ubc-distinguished-alumni | 2023-05-29T08:05:38 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224644817.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20230529074001-20230529104001-00564.warc.gz | 0.868091 | 111 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__296777267 | en | UBC Distinguished Alumni
See UBC Alumni interview
"When I’m worrying about something, my mother says to try not to force things, to let things happen. That is the best advice. You cannot force a garden to grow, only tend it, nurture it, and breathe."
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https://jbiotech.my/bio-desaru-sdn-bhd-2/ | 2023-12-09T00:53:03 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100781.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209004202-20231209034202-00289.warc.gz | 0.874703 | 447 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__258019623 | en | bio desaru sdn. bhd.
#01-25 Blok 7, Danga Bay, Jalan Skudai, 80200 Johor Bahru, Johor, MY
Tel : +607-2171810
Fax : +607-2179810
Email : [email protected]
Web : www.biodesaru.my
Bio Desaru Sdn. Bhd. was incorporated to primarily undertake the development of The Organic Food Valley at Bio Desaru. Our vision is to be the main Integrated Biotech-Driven Agro Food Production Hub and Bio-Tourism destination within Southeast Asia.
Bio Desaru is armed with the mission to complement the Johor State effort to intensify the food value chain through extensive and effective application of modern bio-based technology in commercial farming focusing on Bio-Security and Bio-Safety eco-conservation and agro-tourism.
Since its inception in 2008, Bio Desaru has brought forward holistic solutions to the challenges faced by the agricultural industry through various development projects including the development of marine farms, industrial-scale bio-aquaculture, mass production of dairy products and cheese manufacturing industry, integrated and diversified livestock farming, bio-agricultural cultivation and production of various types of crops And promoting the development of bio-tourism activities.
Bio Desaru is designated as a centre of excellence with a comprehensive Biosecurity system as outlined in the Bio Desaru Bio-Security Handbook which include:
- The Bio-Security Check Points at strategic locations throughout the region;
- A Buffer Zone of a minimum of 10 metres from farm border;
- The Quarantine Zone to retain new seeds and species without Quarantine Certificates;
- A Farm Audit Team comprising representatives from related government departments and farm operators; and
- Access to the Bio-Security Services for farm operators and professionals.
Bio Desaru enjoys good connectivity and access to the national and international network of marketing transportation and leisure activities which is Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE), Port of Tanjung Pelepas & Pasir Gudang, Ferry Services and Senai International Airport. | agronomy |
http://milesnmeals.com/product/multi-flower-honey-raw-and-unprocessed/ | 2020-10-22T15:50:33 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107879673.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20201022141106-20201022171106-00344.warc.gz | 0.889274 | 128 | CC-MAIN-2020-45 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__193741013 | en | Multi Flower Honey…….Raw and Unprocessed
Net wt 1250 grams
Vasaka flower and Curry Flower Honey, directly from the farmers, in the purest form. With the Immunity boosting properties of the plants, this honey is considered to be high on antioxidants.
Raw honey is extracted directly from the honeycomb and evades all commercial processing and additives.
Raw Honey has a natural sweetness and the flavor and properties vary with the flower the bees have been fed on.
Specification: Multi Flower Honey…….Raw and Unprocessed
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http://www.iapjournals.ac.cn/dqkx/cn/article/doi/10.3878/j.issn.1006-9895.2009.01.08 | 2021-01-22T21:36:58 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703531429.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20210122210653-20210123000653-00081.warc.gz | 0.698499 | 722 | CC-MAIN-2021-04 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__4643828 | en | 利用新疆气象局提供的90个气象台站的连续观测记录, 计算了1961～2003年新疆地区年平均和季节平均自适应Palmer干旱指数的气候态及其变化趋势, 表明新疆地区气候就平均态而言整体上属于正常的气候条件, 研究时段内年平均和季节平均气候以湿润化趋势为主要变化特征, 定性的分析显示地表气温的持续上升倾向于引起干旱化, 而降水的增加则有利于气候的湿润化趋势。在SRES A2温室气体和气溶胶排放情景下, 21世纪90年代新疆地区地表气温的升高会导致干旱化的发生, 而降水的增加则有利于湿润化, 在二者的联合作用下, 新疆地区的干湿状况可能将发生一定程度的变化。
Based on the continuous observation data at the 90 meteorological sites in Xinjiang, a selfcalibrating Palmer drought severity index (PDSI) is firstly used to investigate the annual and seasonal variation of drought and wet conditions in the region during 1961－2003. During the concerned period, Xinjiang is characterized by normal climate condition, and both annual and seasonal mean climates are prone to become wetter as a whole. Qualitative analysis reveals that the recorded surface warming tends to induce drought, whereas increased precipitation is favorable for wetness. Under the SRES A2 emission scenario for atmospheric greenhouse gasses and aerosols, projected surface warming tends to induce drought, whereas increased precipitation tends to induce wetness in the 2090s. Taking into account the above two factors together, the PDSI indicates that drought and wet conditions in Xinjiang alter to some extent in the 2090s. | agronomy |
https://www.bethlehemministry.org/post/how-to-get-to-market | 2024-02-22T16:32:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222161802-20240222191802-00268.warc.gz | 0.958699 | 373 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__11137820 | en | When I look over the mountains where we work in Haiti, I see dots and lines. The dots are the farms where families are growing crops to make a living. The lines are the footpaths and dirt tracks that farmers take to get their crops to market.
Growing and selling are the heartbeats of a farm economy.... but its pulse is weak here and the families who depend on it are flagging. To gain strength they have to produce more sustainable cash crops, but they also have to sell more, which means getting those crops to the right market at the right time.
Problem is most families don't have a pack animal, let alone a truck, so they shoulder their goods and walk for hours. Or they hire a burro or pay to ride a truck. The time it takes or the money it costs steers them to the closest village market. Unfortunately, little markets in the hinterland are not good places to sell high value crops, like cashews or honey. Even if buyers are found, the price they'll pay will be only a fraction of the crops' worth. Farmers know they are losing out, but don’t have much of a choice.
That's about to change. We are currently setting up a service that will bring farmers' high value crops to a sales-distribution depot that we are building on the main highway that connects the cities of northern Haiti.
Cashews, pineapples, yams, eucalyptus, jatrofa, and other high earning crops will soon get the best price and the farmers who grew them will take more money home.
A stable increase in income is what puts families on a sustainable trajectory out of extreme poverty. It is simple economics applied with compassion. We are connecting the dots.
With best regards and gratitude for your concern, | agronomy |
http://southcoastorganic.com/page11.html | 2017-04-30T06:54:02 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124371.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00027-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz | 0.951014 | 479 | CC-MAIN-2017-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__309617308 | en | All About Passion Fruit
Passion Fruit (Passaiflora edulis) come in "waves" throughout the year with the heaviest harvest in late summer. There is usually one in January and one in spring as well.
The passion fruit is a vigorous, climbing vine that clings by tendrils to almost any support. It can grow 15 to 20 ft. per year once established and must have strong support. It is generally short-lived (5 to 7 years).
Wait for them to drop off the vine to insure ripeness. Look for fruit that is slightly wrinkled.To eat fresh simply cut in half and scoop out or squeeze out into your mouth. The small black seeds are edible just crunch them down.The fruit is also an excellent topping for ice cream or cheesecake, makes great jelly or jam and the puree is often used in mixed drinks.
Passion fruit is an excellent source of vitamins A and C. One passion fruit has only 16 calories. When eaten with the seeds, a serving is an excellent source of fiber.
|Serving size 118g
The purple passion fruit is subtropical and prefers a frost-free climate. However, there are cultivars that can take temperatures into the upper 20's (°F) without serious damage. The plant is widely grown in California as far north as San Jose, the Monterey Bay Area and the San Francisco Bay Area. The vines may lose some of their leaves in cool winters. The roots often re sprout even if the top is killed. The plant does not grow well in intense summer heat. The yellow passion fruit is tropical or near-tropical and is much more intolerant of frost. Both forms need protection from the wind. Generally, annual rainfall should be at least 35 inches. Passion fruit vines make good container specimens but require maintenance. They perform well indoors.
When ripe, it has wrinkled, dimpled, deep purple skin. Skin is old-looking, but does not mean the fruit is rotten. Mold does not affect quality and can be wiped off. Fruit color is green when they are immature, changing to shades of purple, red or yellow as they ripen. Leave at room temperature to ripen. The skin will wrinkle, but the fruit will not soften much. Once ripe, store in the refrigerator up to 1 week. | agronomy |
https://ncca.com.au/partners/rijkzwaan | 2024-04-21T02:11:08 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817699.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421005612-20240421035612-00876.warc.gz | 0.893861 | 161 | CC-MAIN-2024-18 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__51177017 | en | Royal Orange member
Rijk Zwaan is a family-owned vegetable seed breeding company founded in The Netherlands in 1924. Their story is about respect for nature, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and driving change. The company employs 3800 in more than 30 countries.
Rijk Zwaan Australia, founded in Daylesford, Victoria in 1987, employs 80+ people working across vegetable seed sales, research and development and seed production. Working with growers, retailers, processing companies and universities, they continually exchange ideas to drive the development of vegetables, product lines and concepts. Their seeds enable growers to make a successful living, the food service to embrace new ideas and supermarkets and green grocers to sell products and vegetables that inspire consumers to live a healthier lifestyle. | agronomy |
https://lovetabitha.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/tgif/ | 2018-03-22T14:02:09 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647885.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20180322131741-20180322151741-00573.warc.gz | 0.974202 | 95 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__18850365 | en | Do you remember getting excited for all the TGIF tv shows when we younger? I do. Now there aren’t any good shows on Fridays :(
Mason and I visited my parents yesterday and I took some pictures of how the garden is doing. There are lots of pumpkins and I am VERY excited.
The strawberries are very good, and I also picked a few blackberries but I need to pick more to freeze
Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!! | agronomy |
http://potatoesforchefs.co.uk/red-emmalie-growing-update-weeks-4-5/ | 2019-08-26T08:34:30 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027331228.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20190826064622-20190826090622-00495.warc.gz | 0.903407 | 122 | CC-MAIN-2019-35 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__20428033 | en | July Growing Progress Report
Our Red Emmalie varieties growth has been progressing well over the past 2 weeks thanks to a healthy dose of rain. The weather this week predicts sunshine, warm weather and some showers which shall help growing process and set us up nicely for harvest.
Pictured: Our Red Emmalie varieties growth over Weeks 4 & 5.
The Red Emmalie is a specialist potato with a relatively floury texture and excellent flavour. The smooth oval shape and matching deep red skin and flesh add colour and flavour to any dish!
Bake, Boil, Roast or Steam. | agronomy |
https://purplewhimsie.wordpress.com/2016/06/07/gardening-and-are-you-kidding-me/ | 2018-04-24T08:37:40 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125946578.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20180424080851-20180424100851-00393.warc.gz | 0.981496 | 554 | CC-MAIN-2018-17 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__157919973 | en | So after a busy day of packing my parents stuff up, we had to get the garden in. We have been putting it off-I never put a garden in before Memorial Day-because of the scary fox running around. But we cannot wait any longer.
Anthony wanted a garden, he promises he will try the food we grow. (He’s autistic and we have food “issues” let’s just say). When he said that, he and I went and bought seeds. He threw everything his hands could grab into the cart. ” Everything green and a grape” was what he wanted.
Man, did we buy everything green. I started some of the seeds indoors-naturally-and they began very well. Unfortunately, my oldest daughter thought she would help and put them outside in the sun. It was far to cold for the tender plants to be outside yet, and they didn’t make it. But we did not share that with the little ones, and they’ve continued to water them happily, joyously and with great enthusiasm each and every day.
So last night was the night. I have planted many a garden. I have picked, weeded, cleaned, canned, frozen and even dried the stuff from the garden. I don’t like gardening.
Yes, in spite of being the daughter of farmer, granddaughter of a farmer, great-granddaughter of a farmer, and on and on we go-I HATE it!
Only for my precious Anthony would I ever put in another garden.
So I planted a huge garden last night after an exhausting day, both physically and emotionally. And Anthony was having a lousy day himself with meltdown after meltdown and would not participate in the planting of the garden in any way. Are you kidding me? This was all for him! Leah helped plant some flowers, she held onto the seed packets for me as the wind was howling last evening, then got sick of it and ran off. Leaving me there to plant the stupid thing alone.
But it is finally in. The rows will not be straight, as the wind was blowing so hard the seeds kept flying out of my hand. But I tried to get them as straight as possible, given the lousy conditions. Nothing annoys me more than crooked rows in a garden. I have no idea why. But a garden should have perfectly straight rows and be spaced far enough apart so you can run the rototiller through them. That way you only have to weed the actual part that is the row of vegetables. Keeps everything beautifully neat and tidy.
Today I must buy the plants for the garden and flower beds. If they have anything left… | agronomy |
https://moradkhani.ua.edu/smap | 2023-06-05T09:43:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224651815.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605085657-20230605115657-00530.warc.gz | 0.805345 | 481 | CC-MAIN-2023-23 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__65502942 | en | Downscaled Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) @ 1-km Resolution via Machine Learning
Remotely sensed soil moisture satellite data provide an unprecedented information about the soil moisture across spatial and temporal scales, which is logistically unachievable from in situ observation networks. SMAP (Soil Moisture Active Passive) is one of those satellites that provides soil moisture data at top 5 cm soil layer using brightness temperature on the 36‐km grid cell from both ascending (6:00 pm) and descending (6:00 am) passes. Although the SMAP soil moisture observation has a decent spatial resolution for global and continental scale applications, it cannot be used directly for regional or local studies, such as agriculture and drought monitoring, irrigation management and planning, flood forecasting, crop production and water resources management.
Here, we developed a framework based on machine learning and a suit of remotely sensed data (i.e., MODIS NDVI and land surface temperature and precipitation) and in situ data sets, including soil texture and topography data, to downscale the level 3 daily composite version (L3_SM_P) of SMAP radiometer soil moisture over the Continental United States (CONUS) to 1‐km spatial resolution, pivotal for a variety of applications. The downscaled soil moisture product (SMAP_L3_SM_P_D) has been validated against two core validation sites and over 300 sparse in situ soil moisture sensors evenly distributed over the CONUS.
- Abbaszadeh, P., H. Moradkhani, X. Zhan (2019), Downscaling SMAP Radiometer Soil Moisture over the CONUS Using an Ensemble Learning Method, Water Resources Research, 54. doi:10.1029/2018WR023354.
- Abbaszadeh, P., H. Moradkhani, K. Gavahai, S. Kumar, C. Hain, X. Zhan, Q. Duan, C. Peters-Lidard, and M. Karimiziarani (2021) High-Resolution SMAP Satellite Soil Moisture Product: Exploring the Opportunities, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, doi: 10.1175/BAMS-D-21-0016.1 | agronomy |
http://bahiagrass.com/maintenance/index.html | 2021-10-18T21:11:18 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585209.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20211018190451-20211018220451-00473.warc.gz | 0.9278 | 550 | CC-MAIN-2021-43 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__163872616 | en | |The Bahiagrass Links listed below are listed for your research
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Calendar for Bahiagrass Care and Culture
Bahiagrass forms a coarse-textured, open turf with an upright growth habit which gives a
lawn a sparse, open appearance. Bahiagrass avoids drought damage by dropping its leaves,
forming extensive rooting depth and undergoing dormancy (browning). If the homeowner does
not have an irrigation system or prefers a low-maintenance utility turf area, bahiagrass
is a good choice for a lawn.
Bahiagrass can be grown from seed which is abundant and relatively inexpensive. Once
established, these grasses develop an extensive root system which makes them one of the
most drought tolerant lawn grasses. Bahiagrass produces a very durable sod which is able to
withstand moderate traffic. In addition, Bahiagrass has fewer pest problems than any
other Florida lawn grass, although mole cricket can severely damage it.
Bahiagrass (Paspalum Notatum) is a warm-season perennial grass that is grown on over one
million acres in Mississippi. Bahiagrass is ideally adapted to the droughty, sandy soils
of the lower Coastal Plain.
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It is low-growing and sod-forming, spreading by short stolons, and also from seed. Leaves
are rather short and broad. It is especially well adapted to droughty, sandy soils. It is
not winter hardy so is adapted to the lower Southeastern Coastal Plain, including all of
Florida. It is well suited for pastures and for lawns, especially on sandy soils of low
fertility. Propagation is by seed. | agronomy |
http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/Sciber08/4th/rocks/HTML/profile.htm | 2018-03-20T11:55:34 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-13/segments/1521257647406.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20180320111412-20180320131412-00212.warc.gz | 0.94411 | 535 | CC-MAIN-2018-13 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-13__0__263072291 | en | What Layers Are There?
|Think about this: you have a dog named Digger who has his name for a reason. Digger really likes to dig. All day long when you are at school, he digs. As Digger goes about digging, what will he find (besides the bones he buried the last time you had pork chops for dinner)?|
|Of course, the answer to that question depends on your backyard. Unless your backyard is covered in concrete, Digger finds different types of soil. He digs through three or four different layers of soil. Each layer of soil is called a horizon. All the layers (horizons) makeup what is called a soil profile.|
The first layer of soil (the first horizon) is usually darker. What do you think causes this layer to be darker?
A. The sun tanning the surface of the soil?
Answer: D The organic material in the soil.
|The first horizon, or layer, is darker in color. Often it is blackish because it is mostly made of organic matter. This horizon is also called the topsoil. Utah has less organic matter than other places in the United States due to the lack of precipitation and plant life. In areas with more moisture and vegetation, you find that the layer of topsoil goes much deeper than in Utah.|
|When Digger burrows his way past the topsoil, he will reach the subsoil. This soil horizon is lighter in color than the topsoil. The subsoil is brownish and less productive than the topsoil. Minerals in the subsoil are not in a form that is easy for plants to use. The subsoil is made up of clay or sand, and contains very little organic matter.|
|Between the subsoil and the bedrock is a layer of small rocks that start to break off from the bedrock. This layer of bedrock is called the parent material of the soil. This is the material that becomes the soil. The minerals in the parent material determine the composition and characteristics of the soil.|
|Using the information above, make a "Soil Profile" poster or model. Be sure to label each horizon. You may want to make an edible model of a soil profile. Hint: Do not use the real stuff (dirt) for this project. The whole point is to enjoy devouring the project when you finish. So use your imagination here. Think in terms of your favorite food. Hey, you can even take gelatin and make a pretty good soil profile. Think about it!| | agronomy |
https://abategardens.com/ | 2023-12-01T12:44:01 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100287.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201120231-20231201150231-00687.warc.gz | 0.93574 | 137 | CC-MAIN-2023-50 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__248663763 | en | We are a full service flower shop. Our experienced designers will be happy to help you with anything from Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Funerals and everything in between.
Our garden center is open year round. We grow annuals, perennials & vegetables in the spring, mums in the fall and poinsettias for the holidays. We also have house plants, dish gardens and blooming plants in stock every day.
Weekly lawn maintenance, spring & fall clean-ups, edging, weeding, mulching and brick/paver installation are just some of the services that our landscaping crews offer.
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https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/news/come-see-why-grazing-matters-to-soil-health-habitat-and-wildlife | 2022-06-29T04:04:43 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103620968.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629024217-20220629054217-00799.warc.gz | 0.93773 | 330 | CC-MAIN-2022-27 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__231058629 | en | Come see why Grazing Matters to soil health, habitat and wildlife.
San Antonio, Texas, May 15, 2019 – Texas is known for its cattle and wildlife. Too often cattle production and wildlife management are thought to be conflicting goals for ranchers, hunters, and landowners. There are a growing number of landowners who are interested in restorative grazing practices and soil health. These practices, at scale, not only create sustainable grazing opportunities for livestock producers, but also ensure quality wildlife habitat, while also helping to support ecosystem services that all Texans depend upon, such as clean and abundant water, food, and fiber.
The Texas Wildlife Association will be hosting a Private Lands Summit on Thursday, July 11th at the J. W. Marriot Resort and Spa from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased online and include a lunch and non-lunch option.
“As the face of Texas landowners and wildlife stewards change, we must not lose sight of the valuable role that livestock grazing plays in habitat management,” said David Yeates, Texas Wildlife Association CEO. “We are interested in bringing this conversation to all landowners whether they are producers, recreational landowners, hunters, or somewhere in between.”
Registration for the Private Lands Summit is open through June 30th, 2019. Visit https://www.texas-wildlife.org/resources/events/wildlife-2019 to register. Questions can be directed to Iliana A. Peña at [email protected] or (210) 826-2904. | agronomy |
https://wholemadehomestead.com/6-ways-to-extend-your-growing-season/ | 2024-02-26T21:50:00 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00187.warc.gz | 0.938963 | 1,824 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__74675593 | en | Keep homegrown vegetables on your table year-around by extending your growing season. Learn 6 techniques to continue production in the garden including succession planting, building a cold frame, installing a greenhouse, starting a fall garden and more.
The old has gone, the new has come.
As the end of summer draws near and fall quickly ushers in, it only seems natural to put the gardening tools up for the season and call it quits. Logically, one thinks summer is the only time to grow crops. Plenty of sunshine and warm days equals an ideal growing environment.
But that isn’t completely true.
There are plenty of ways to continue gardening well past the seasons end.
Here in Ohio our gardening season begins after Mother’s Day and generally lasts until early to mid October. If we plant in May, we have 4-5 months of growing time, which is great compared to several other northern states in America. Given our decent growing season, we work hard all summer long to harvest and preserve our homegrown veggies and fruits. Come fall, I am typically ready to put the garden to bed as I can no longer stand the thought of canning one more jar of tomatoes or snapping another bean.
However, given the fact that nourishing food is hard to come by in the stores these days and a fall garden is fairly low maintenance, I have found a few ways to extend the gardening season without putting in too much extra effort. Among my favorites are our year-around greenhouse and cold frame, built for growing cold hardy plants. If you’re looking for more methods for growing more of your own food, then here are 6 ways to extend your growing season!
How to Extend Your Gardening Season
1. Succession Plant
The first way to extend your growing season is by using the succession planting method. Succession planting is basically a way to stretch out your harvest by spacing out your planting dates in order to receive a continual bounty of produce throughout the summer season. For instance, one way to succession plant is to sow the same vegetable every few weeks. A crop like lettuce develops quickly in the spring and then goes to seed shortly after. Instead of planting all of your lettuce or greens at once, stagger the plantings every couple of weeks so that you will always have a new crop coming in.
Alternatively, you can succession plant different vegetables. After you have harvested your potatoes, plant some green beans in its place. Or towards the end of the tomato season, plant some cold hardy plants such as kale or swiss chard to replace the tomatoes. The idea behind succession planting is to keep a steady flow of fresh veggies as long as the weather allows.
Best Vegetables for Succession Planting
- Bush beans
- Swiss chard
2. Plant a Fall Garden
Come July most gardeners are in the middle of harvesting their summer garden. Few even consider that July or early August is a great time to start planning a fall garden. By planting a fall crop, mid garden season, you will continue to grow veggies through September and October when most plants in the garden are waning. Just imagine being able to go out to the backyard at the end of September to harvest some beans for dinner or a handful of crisp lettuce to make a salad.
Planting a fall harvest is also an excellent opportunity for “second chances”. Consider this: you sowed zucchini seeds into your garden the first of spring. The plant grew great and you began to gather a few fruits from your labor. One day you discover the plant isn’t doing well. Turns out the plant is being eaten alive by the dreaded squash vine borer. You desperately try to destroy those rascals and save the zucchini but in the end, the plant is overcome. Thankfully you still have a chance to harvest more squash if you plant a fall crop. Indeed this is exactly what happened in our garden this summer. The zucchini plant couldn’t be saved but we planted a fall crop in our raised bed and were able to receive a bountiful harvest.
When to Plant a Fall Garden?
Warm soil in your garden is a must for starting a fall garden. If you start your seeds in July or August, the seedlings will thrive! There are an assortment of vegetables to plant for a fall harvest. The best way to decide when to plant your fall garden is to look at the back of a seed packet to determine the maturity date. Bush beans generally take about 50-60 days to mature. If you plant them in July, you will reap the benefits come September. Generally speaking, most fall crops should be planted about 7-10 weeks before the first frost.
Best Vegetables to Plant for a Fall Garden
When selecting a fall crop to plant, choose one that matures quickly and ideally can tolerate a frost. Here are a few of many fall vegetables to plant in your garden:
- Swiss chard
- Bush beans
3. Use Floating Row Covers
When the temperature begins to drop in the fall, sensitive plants that you would still like to keep around in the garden may need extra protection. A floating row cover is like adding a blanket over your plants to protect them from frost, light freezes and even snow or fierce wind. A row cover tends to be a low-to-the-ground tunnel built from a variety of materials like fencing wire or pex pipe for plumbing. These covers work best for spring or fall crops and are not meant to be a permanent solution through the winter months.
To create a row cover, build an archway across your plants using rebar and pex piping. Place an arch every 4-6 feet until you reach the end of the row. Cover with thick plastic sheeting (from Home Depot or a greenhouse supply shop) and secure with heavy rocks or bricks.
4. Add a Greenhouse
One of the top benefits of building a greenhouse is that it allows you to extend your growing season. More growing time means more food on your table. By adding a greenhouse to your homestead, you can increase your growing time by 6-8 weeks in the spring and fall. A greenhouse is like a giant cold frame where is traps the suns heat inside, keeping the plants warm while also protecting them from extreme weather. Our DIY cattle panel greenhouse allows my family to grow cold hardy plants during the dead of winter and get a head start on the growing season come spring time.
5. Build a Cold Frame
Gardening doesn’t have to be limited to the warm summer months. Did you know you can garden in the winter even if you live in a northern state? On our Ohio homestead, a cold frame is an essential garden structure. Our wooden cold frame, similar to a miniature greenhouse allows us to expand our growing season by growing crops throughout the winter months. We grow everything from cilantro and kale to claytonia and parsley.
There are a variety of ways to create a cold frame. It can be something as simple as a few hay bales and an old glass tabletop or PVC pipes and plastic sheeting. Our DIY cold frame is reminiscent of frames from the late 19th century. You can learn how we built our cold frame here.
When To Start Your Winter Garden
The best time to start your seeds for your cold frame is in late summer, early fall. If you wait much longer, the rate of plant growth will be greatly reduced due to the lack of light during the daytime. For most areas, November 15 is the cut-off date. If you don’t get your plants in the ground until mid fall, don’t worry, you will still have a winter garden but your plants will remain small until February rolls around, when the daylight has expanded and growth returns.
6. Grow Indoors
Growing plants indoors is one of the easiest ways to extend your growing season. There are a wide variety of veggies and herbs that can be grown inside your home. But indoor plants don’t have to be limited to decorative succulents or culinary herbs like basil or sage. One year my Mom and I grew a miniature tomato plant on our kitchen window sill. What a delight it was to have fresh tomatoes in the dead of winter. All you need to grow plants indoors is a few small pots and a sunny window (south facing is best).
If a window sill garden doesn’t work for you, try growing sprouts! We love growing alfalfa, radish and broccoli sprouts in the winter with our bioset germinator kit from Johnny’s Seeds. They are a great nutrient dense addition to our soups, salads and sandwiches when greens aren’t readily available during the cooler months.
What is your favorite way to extend your growing season? I’d love to hear from you. Share in the comments below! | agronomy |
https://ipf.msu.edu/about/news/msu-worm-farm-turns-food-waste-profit | 2024-02-23T17:17:19 | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474440.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223153350-20240223183350-00393.warc.gz | 0.95058 | 722 | CC-MAIN-2024-10 | webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__118468951 | en | MSU worm farm turns food waste into profit
April 6, 2022
Vermicomposting promotes campus sustainability, research projects
Home to 1 million red wiggler worms that happily munch their way through tons of food waste in a year, campus' vermicomposting operation -- using worms to produce compost -- now processes seven times more food waste since joining the MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center.
Housed in two hoop houses near the main facility, the center's vermicomposting operation takes pre-consumer fruit and vegetable waste such as stems, peels, rinds and even coffee grounds from MSU dining facilities and mixes in leaves collected from campus and East Lansing. By taking in food waste, the university reduces the amount it pays to haul the waste away to commercial composting operations.
After three-to-four weeks in the smaller pre-compost hoop house where the mix is regularly turned and begins breaking down, staff members then move about 5-cubic-yards of it each week to the nearby 96-foot-long hoop house, spreading it over two long compost rows, even during the coldest parts of winter. Thanks to microbial activity in the rows, temperatures stay well above freezing.
The red wiggler worms (Eisenia fetida) do most of the work during the year eating the organic mix, further breaking it down and unlocking nutrients for the future use of growing plants. But during the winter, white pot worms (Enchytraeidae), the wigglers’ paler, tinier relative, become much more numerous, pitching in when the wigglers’ activity slows.
Previously located at the Horticulture Teaching and Research Center in the far south of the campus farms district, the vermicomposting operation had been run as a research project by John Biernbaum, a now retired horticulture professor. It was transferred to the Surplus Store and Recycling Center facility thanks to a $40,000 grant to pay for the hoop houses from Infrastructure Planning and Facilities, said Sean Barton, a recycling center operations supervisor who oversees the vermicomposting operation. It’s located on a capped brownfield site that once stored coal ash.
Barton said the previous operation had worms chewing through — in a manner of speaking, as worms don't have have teeth — about 20,000 pounds of food waste a year, but last year they feasted on 140,000 pounds. They produced 40 yards of finished vermicompost that is then sold in $20, 4-gallon buckets or for $500 per cubic yard. Each row is allowed to compost for a year, with one row collected every six months.
The team plans to further fine tune its vermiculture practices and produce even more compost in future years, making its operations a demonstration of environmentally sustainable best practices and further reducing waste the university contributes, he said. The operation hosts five research projects over the past year looking at how to improve composting.
“I love my job,” Barton said. “I go home smelly sometimes, but we’re helping contribute to something bigger than myself and bettering the planet.”
For those interested in buying the vermicompost, the MSU Surplus Store offers 4-gallon buckets for sale at the store or online for local pick-up. People interested in buying the compost by the cubic yard should contact the store to arrange payment and pick-up. | agronomy |
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