Surviving Minnesota!

[jerryse]

Frozen snow and frozen ice everywhere.

Careful out there . You don't bounce so well anymore .

 

[Cebarmlds]

We didn’t get the rain/ice just 2 1/2 inches of snow. No wind either.

 

[jerryse]

Morning . A dusting of snow here . It has been about a year since I had coffee in town . I went yesterday for a little social time .

 

[MissE]

We had some freezing rain yesterday, and now everything is extra crunchy. As far as January weather goes, I can't complain. Chores are so much more enjoyable when its above 0.

 

[jerryse]

Still lightly snowing . Predicted 3 inches . Hey trying a new to me oxheart tomato called Monkey A$$ . With a name like that I had to try it .

 

[duluthralphie]

I am going to try the Ailsa Craig onions this year.

I am going to start them from seed in the basement. I have read that is the only way to get huge onions.

I am going to try growing tomatoes on a string this year.

I plan to use these to “tie” them with.

 

[R2elk]

Still lightly snowing . Predicted 3 inches . Hey trying a new to me oxheart tomato called Monkey A$$ . With a name like that I had to try it .

I would try it too but at 85 days it wouldn't make it here.

 

[duluthralphie]

I would try it too but at 85 days it wouldn't make it here.

That 85 days could be tricky. I am guessing we would have a lot of green tomato’s at first frost beings they are indeterminate.

I would still like to try a plant or two, if someone sent me a half dozen seeds....

 

[jerryse]

I tried big boy at the lake . Green tomatoes at first frost . I did get them to ripen indoors . I will check with Santa to see which list Ralphie is on .

 

[MissE]

I have a 10x26 hoop house. That really helps with long season tomatoes. I still try to stick to things under 80 days, but being able to keep stuff alive until the end of Sept is pretty nice. I start my seeds inside around March 15th and plant in the hoop house mid May. I do have frost blankets, just in case. Also, a couple 55 gallon barrels of water in the hoop house absorb heat during the day and release it at night, keeping the over night temp a little warmer than outside.