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Post by reed on Jul 25, 2016 16:21:56 GMT -5
I'm learning so much here, a lot of mine also has the browned wrappers from being left in too long, I didn't know that happened. So I guess for production and best appearance it should be harvested when it is still mostly green. What about putting the scapes in water? Is that just for the ones maturing seeds or is it best for bulbils too?
I went out this morning and clipped the bulbil ends off of some that is hanging under the porch. I stopped when I started getting dripped on by water. Wow, it was coming from the ones that still had some green on the stems.
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Post by steev on Jul 25, 2016 20:14:21 GMT -5
Pretty impressive garlic, kaze; that last pic is nearly up to "Elephant" size.
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Post by kazedwards on Jul 25, 2016 21:01:51 GMT -5
Putting scapes in water are for the flowers to finish maturing. I don't think it would have much affect on the bulbils.
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Post by kazedwards on Aug 11, 2016 11:03:08 GMT -5
When should I pick corn? It is Joseph Lofthouse's Astronomy Domain.  I only have a few this far but the rest of the plant are sulking now. |
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Post by Joseph Lofthouse on Aug 12, 2016 11:31:46 GMT -5
I pick corn when the cob feels full inside the husks... If in doubt, I open the end of the husk about 3" and take a peek at what the kernels are looking like. On one of my corn varieties, if the tip of the husk is turning brown, it very ready to be picked.
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Post by kazedwards on Aug 13, 2016 0:17:21 GMT -5
Thanks Joseph. I will check first thing tomorrow.
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Post by kazedwards on Oct 12, 2016 15:04:30 GMT -5
What a busy couple of months it has been. My wife has graduated with her RN. I have been landed at work and I'm now back to working my positions schedule. I haven't had much time for the garden. With all of that that has been going on I am happy to say that my wife and I are moving. A few weeks ago we closed on a 3.5 acre lot just east of were we are now. We have a contract with a builder and will be breaking ground soon. Our new home should be ready to move in next June! We are both very excited. This has been a dream of ours for a while. Now we just need to get our house ready to sell. Here soon I will be pulling up all of the rocks in garden and seeding grass in that area. I plan on use the field as a small spring garden in the current home. I also think I will plant my garlic on both locations. I'm not sure how summer plants will go next next year. Once we move in I plan on planting some fruit trees and bushes. We are also planning on chickens. I can't wait to have a blank slate to work with. I will post pictures soon.
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Post by steev on Oct 12, 2016 17:51:52 GMT -5
Congratulations on all counts!
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Post by prairiegarden on Oct 12, 2016 18:02:22 GMT -5
An exciting time for you! Congratulations.
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Post by philagardener on Oct 12, 2016 18:46:51 GMT -5
Yes, congratulations and we are looking forward to the next chapter!
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Post by keen101 (Biolumo / Andrew B.) on Oct 14, 2016 0:58:31 GMT -5
I might be a little late to this party but i particularly enjoy your photos of the corn and peppers!
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Post by kazedwards on Oct 14, 2016 15:43:08 GMT -5
Thank you everyone. Here's a few pics. The tree behind orange stake is the opposite corner of the property.  More pics   And the soil seems pretty decent. A whole lot better than what I started with or even have now. This hole is to test the soil to find out what kind of septic we will need.  |
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Post by richardw on Oct 14, 2016 18:05:21 GMT -5
Well done to both of you with your new land purchase, on chance of been flooded out being on rolling flat land and that soil looks good too
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Post by philagardener on Oct 14, 2016 18:40:51 GMT -5
Fabulous looking farmland and great soil! Wow!
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Post by steev on Oct 15, 2016 0:43:41 GMT -5
Lucky you! Do you want me to send you some star-thistle, so it will be more of a challenge?
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