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Berry Patch

Karl, you and weeman need to come to Canyon Ferry and see my berry patch to give me some tips.

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Hello Brian!

You need to come in and chat with me! If I was to recommend anything beyond the reading you've already done, I would recommend fungi-dominant compost tea. Are you familiar with compost tea?

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Tea

Karl, I've read alot about it but not used any yet. My Huckleberries are growing but ever so slowly. Probably could use some. Next time I get to Bozo I'll see if we can vist. You got any...

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@ Brian

Blight spreads fast, as you know. Remove diseased leaves using care to not spread it around (gardening gloves and clean shears.) Also cut off bottom leaves near soil line. (Don't compost it, burn the...

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Falls approaching

How late in the season can you still safely apply tea or does it matter? I made some tea the other day using sheep manure compost and molasses. Couldn't find any worm castings here. I really need to...

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@ Brian

You can apply it anytime, anywhere.

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Fungi

The fungus on the castings/oatmeal is it Mycorrhizae Fungi?

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Huckelberry seed germination

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seedlings growing

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Neat way of seed starting

I started noticing a lot of potential going right into my trash can from keurig machine. The white cups that are used are perfect for starting seedlings. Cut the aluminum top off and thoroughly clean...

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What causes seedlings to wilt and die?

My seedlings seem to stop growing, and the roots have some kind of fungus that crimps the stems.

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Reply To: What causes seedlings to wilt and die?

Chandra – Several fungi can cause decay of seeds and seedlings. However, I feel that the culprit is most likely damping off disease. This soil borne fungal problem affects seeds and new seedlings and...

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Reply To: how long do I cover seedlings?

I would take the dome off after most seedlings have sprouted and have fully formed cotyledons. Leaving it on longer may cause dampening off, root rot, or other nasty soil borne diseases to attack the...

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Reply To: Peanuts, how do you grow them?

Hello – Peanuts require a very long growing season; between 100 and 130 days for most varieties. That is, night temperatures must not drop below 55 degrees and the soil must be 65 degrees or warmer at...

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Seeds for Hawaii

Aloha: I live on Molokai, I like your garden seeds, and wonder if you have varieties known to do well in Hawaii – I want to place an order soon, and we get to have all year growing!! Mahalo, Robin

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Reply To: Seeds for Hawaii

Hello, According to the State of Hawaii’s Plant Industry Division, plant parts including seeds are NOT to be shipped into the state without a permit. It would be wise to contact the branch in order to...

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How long do your seeds last?

How long do your garden seeds last in packets?

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Reply To: How long do your seeds last?

Hi Michele – How long seeds last will totally depend on the type of seed and how it is stored. Seeds must be stored completely dry, or you risk moldy seeds. Constant temperatures are best for seed...

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Reply To: How long do your seeds last?

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Reply To: How long do your seeds last?

Garden seeds can last anywhere from one to five years on average (and sometimes even longer) depending on the type and variety. However, storing seeds in a cool, dark place with low humidity will...

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