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 Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: mysavioreigns]
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07/09/10 02:16 AM
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Tin Head
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Any of you guys grow corn? My corn should be "done" in 10 days (at 95 days right now).
Next year I'll be growing ~75-185 corn plants. I know how far to space them in the row, but I'm not sure how far I should space the rows apart. I have heard from many people that you want to plant them in a "block" so the pollination rate is better.
I've got a 6' x 75' block of the garden sectioned out for corn. 
I learned a few things from some "south of the border" friends about corn. Try planting in 12' x 12' blocks with 1' spacing between plants and rows. The roots will grow together and help support the plants. Pollination will be easier and the plants will shade out weeds. You can also plant climbing beans or Morning Glory around the corn stalks to aid with nitrogen ( make sure you really want Morning Glory before you plant it ). Squash and pumpkin vines growing around the base of your corn will discourage raccoons.
Be sure to plant plenty of fish heads.  on the fish heads! I just got a new free cast net, and will hopefully be pulling them in, in the spring. Man I've got a lot of carp to add to the soil. Literally and figuratively. I am still trying to catch fish to do that. 
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Tin Head]
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07/09/10 02:44 AM
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sputterfuss
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Thanks for the pollination tip, Tin Head, makes more sense than using some type of brush.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: sputterfuss]
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07/09/10 02:31 PM
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I need some help with the weeds in my garden. How are people controlling them? I am going to start from scratch after this planting season. Thanks for the help.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Gonzz]
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07/09/10 03:42 PM
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curvytxfish
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My peppers are still green...guess I am glad I didn't pull them last week...going to wait another few days and see if I get any color....anybody make anything special with Mexi-Bells? Or just use them to cook normal bell pepper dishes ? Just curious...
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Gonzz]
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07/09/10 03:49 PM
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Tin Head
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I usually just walk around and pull them when I see them pop up. You could mulch which will block the weeds from growing and retain moisture in your soil during our hot months. I just bought some wheat straw as mulch it does not affect ph and will not absorb nutrients sprayed on garden like wood will. Also at the end of the season you can till it into the soil for next year. Wheat straw is 7 dollars a bail at the feed store. You can also try this http://www.moscowfood.coop/archive/VinegarKillsWeeds.html . You might be able to use what you have at home if not I have seen the garden grade vinegar at lowes.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Tin Head]
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07/09/10 04:34 PM
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mysavioreigns
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Gonzz I've got a bale of wheat straw if you want to buy it for a few bucks. I'm not too far from you. Might be cheaper to just buy it from a feed store, though.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: mysavioreigns]
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07/11/10 05:37 PM
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Tin Head
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WOOO HOOOO that past week of rain and cool weather did great in the garden. I had some maters that got so juiced up they popped,lol. I love when it rains you can see plants grow a few inches in hours. Just did a lot of trimming and cutting off older growth.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Tin Head]
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07/11/10 09:15 PM
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WOOO HOOOO that past week of rain and cool weather did great in the garden. I had some maters that got so juiced up they popped,lol. I love when it rains you can see plants grow a few inches in hours. Just did a lot of trimming and cutting off older growth. 
Maranatha !
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Siberman]
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07/12/10 01:59 AM
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Tin Head
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WOOO HOOOO that past week of rain and cool weather did great in the garden. I had some maters that got so juiced up they popped,lol. I love when it rains you can see plants grow a few inches in hours. Just did a lot of trimming and cutting off older growth.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Tin Head]
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07/12/10 10:38 PM
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JDavis7873
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The rain did wonders for mine too.. Actually got a few new fruits showing up on the maters. Had uproot a squash plant today though, as it had got wiped out by friggin rollie polleys. bastages didn't like the 1/2 gallon of sevin I just sprayed on them though.
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: JDavis7873]
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07/12/10 11:49 PM
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Tin Head
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The rain did wonders for mine too.. Actually got a few new fruits showing up on the maters. Had uproot a squash plant today though, as it had got wiped out by friggin rollie polleys. bastages didn't like the 1/2 gallon of sevin I just sprayed on them though.
that will get them or sure. 
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: Tin Head]
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07/13/10 09:03 PM
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scott01
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Will be canning my 10th quart of pickles tonight. Almost starting to look like my Grandmas ole pantry (not really, she had a 6x10 ft pantry with shelves and stocked to the ceiling with all varieties of stuff). By the looks of things, there will be another quarts worth of cukes ready by Thur or Fri. It's been fun!
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
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07/13/10 09:05 PM
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mysavioreigns
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No idea what I did wrong on the cucumbers. I didn't get any. Lots of vines and flowers, and I went and gave the flowers a little "shake" every few days, but only 3 cucs or so, and they shriveled up and died. One had pillbugs in it. Stupid pillbugs...
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: mysavioreigns]
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07/13/10 09:12 PM
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scott01
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Sorry, I can't help with any ideas on what could have gone wrong. This was my first time to mess with cukes but they have grown like crazy and produced a lot so far considering I only have them planted in those big black tree buckets/tubs with about 5 plants per bucket. I built a little trellace(sp) for them to climb on and they are now about 5 ft tall and spread out. My jalapenos have been a disappointment this year though. They are making fine, but they have no heat to them at all. You can eat them like bell peppers, lol. Not even hot enough to make hot sauce. My bell peppers have done very good too, green, red, yellow and purple (first time I had seen that variety so I was a little surprised when they showed up).
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Re: TFF Gardening Thread
[Re: scott01]
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07/13/10 09:35 PM
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Sorry, I can't help with any ideas on what could have gone wrong. This was my first time to mess with cukes but they have grown like crazy and produced a lot so far considering I only have them planted in those big black tree buckets/tubs with about 5 plants per bucket. I built a little trellace(sp) for them to climb on and they are now about 5 ft tall and spread out. My jalapenos have been a disappointment this year though. They are making fine, but they have no heat to them at all. You can eat them like bell peppers, lol. Not even hot enough to make hot sauce. My bell peppers have done very good too, green, red, yellow and purple (first time I had seen that variety so I was a little surprised when they showed up).
Don't feel by yourself on the peppers. I haven't had a hot thai or serrano yet. My habs were rabbit-chewed but they're making a comeback. I'm hoping the hot weather will help the situation. Are you sure you didn't plant TAM (heatless) jalapenos ?
Maranatha !
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