What did you do in the garden today?

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

It tested PH of 7 even, i know i have to lower it so i added the chicken poo an mixed it around im gonna get them as bushes, just other than chicken poo i wasnt sure what else i could add to lower it an have it not be to acidic by the time i plant them im hoping to have them in may June if i can get the soil right

I think granulated sulfur should work. But ironically I’ve never had the problem yet. Have you tried googling it?

 

[pennyJo1960]

I was so Happy to uncover my brussle sprouts yesterday now look at what we woke to
all over them

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

I was so Happy to uncover my brussle sprouts yesterday now look at what we woke to
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Look on the bright side. Snow brings nitrogen to the soil.

 

[pennyJo1960]

May have to replace them is all

 

[Reedo5]

I think granulated sulfur should work. But ironically I’ve never had the problem yet. Have you tried googling it?

Just did says like sulfur in small amouts, pine needles, pine sawdust, chicken poo. mix it all up, but it says to have it mixed to around 4.5 to 6ph befor planting an it should atleast sit for a winter or few months minimum befor planting them so i guess i better get it mixed up an let it set in i still got a little time!

 

[Reedo5]

Any recommendation for what veggies to plant in a wet section of your garden that will handle it well?

 

[BReeder!]

Any recommendation for what veggies to plant in a wet section of your garden that will handle it well?

My garden sits at the back of our property which is the lowest spot where water runs to. I plant in raised rows/hills to keep young roots from being flooded. The hills stay dry during a wet spell because the water flows down. The mature roots that grow deeper don't seem to mind the occasional drenching. I actually believe they are built for it and take advantage of the excess water. That said, I may have standing water for a day or two just after really heavy rains "especially when we get storms for 2 or 3 days straight. Another option is raised beds, which I also use. My raised beds are 2ft tall, so they don't tend to stay soaked for long. They're ideal for vegetables that will not stand for heavy watering. I plant radishes, carrots, lettuce, peppers and several other things in the raised beds. In the rows/hills I have successfully grown potatoes, tomatoes, winter squash, cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini. BTW, I have clay heavy soil and still manage to produce fairly well using these methods. Another important note is I break up the soil really well when it is DRY (do not till wet soil). This breaks it up nicely and creates all sorts of space in the soil structure for water and air to penetrate. Not everybody is a fan of tilling, but I have to, and I take advantage of the opportunity to add compost when tilling to further improve soil structure and nutrient levels.

 

[Reedo5]

My garden sits at the back of our property which is the lowest spot where water runs to. I plant in raised rows/hills to keep young roots from being flooded. The hills stay dry during a wet spell because the water flows down. The mature roots that grow deeper don't seem to mind the occasional drenching. I actually believe they are built for it and take advantage of the excess water. That said, I may have standing water for a day or two just after really heavy rains "especially when we get storms for 2 or 3 days straight. Another option is raised beds, which I also use. My raised beds are 2ft tall, so they don't tend to stay soaked for long. They're ideal for vegetables that will not stand for heavy watering. I plant radishes, carrots, lettuce, peppers and several other things in the raised beds. In the rows/hills I have successfully grown potatoes, tomatoes, winter squash, cucumbers, summer squash and zucchini. BTW, I have clay heavy soil and still manage to produce fairly well using these methods. Another important note is I break up the soil really well when it is DRY (do not till wet soil). This breaks it up nicely and creates all sorts of space in the soil structure for water and air to penetrate. Not everybody is a fan of tilling, but I have to, and I take advantage of the opportunity to add compost when tilling to further improve soil structure and nutrient levels.

Alrighty ill keep this in mind thank u!

 

[adirondak5]

Started my tomatoes today , going with Super Sauce , Amish Paste , and a few Big Boys this year . Hope to grow enough in my garden to put up 40 to 50 quarts of sauce .

 

[Reedo5]

Started my tomatoes today , going with Super Sauce , Amish Paste , and a few Big Boys this year . Hope to grow enough in my garden to put up 40 to 50 quarts of sauce .

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How many plants all together you thunkin of putting in? I to would like to do some sauce an some canned diced. Im thinking 24 an hoping that would work.