Motherlode Gardens 2014

[Shcrews]

thanks pono, y4p, gcg, byf...

We like to let the soil dry out a bit in between waterings so we don't drown plants but after reading what y4P said maybe we will try more frequent waterings. GCG i think we are using a very similar soil mix, we copied boobs' recipe pretty closely, but we have no mulch.

I am more afraid of overwatering than underwatering because it takes longer to show symptoms and longer to return to full health


Might go buy a couple of those moisture sensors for peace of mind. science ftw. i need to spend less time second-guessing shit.

 

[SG1]

A trick from a guy that gorilla'd in some dry rough country back when you dared not plant on your own land.

I used a piece of 1" steel electrical conduit as deep as my containers/holes, 18-24" whatever.
I angle cut, and sharpened the outer edge.

Insert into soil and it collects a core sample.
Inserts easily, slices any roots hit, cleanly.
A slight twist as you insert helps out.

Grab a stick, push the soil out, use your eyes, seeing is believing.
The hole fills in with watering and adds needed O2 down deep.
If the plant needs any added ferts, fill it with some good meals like a fertilizer spike.

This is quick, cheap, accurate, and the fastest tool I've ever made.
Seeing how far down your heavy watering are reaching, will most deff surprise you.

Just a tip from an old fart

 

[StanKDanK]

Are you doing compost tea this year ?

 

[Backyard Farmer]

The probes are to track water usage so you can be as efficient as possible with your water.

They track the uptake of water from the soil in real time and record the data to a cloud network so that you can later use the info to see if the plants could use more or less water, when they're using the most water,and when the best time to apply is.

Does the finger probe do that?

Also how far down are you guys probing with your fingers?

I can't see the finger probe method showing anything of value as most of,our beds are over a ft deep, and roots move water via capillary action....sooo... Yeah keep poking away

 

[ponobegone]

use your finger to check your own temp buddy it might change your attitude today

 

[Backyard Farmer]

use your finger to check your own temp buddy it might change your attitude today

You're the one with a horrible attitude !!!

I can count on you for CONSTANTLY making ignorant remarks.

How's that Mite and Aphid farm you're tending to?

 

[grow nerd]

Shcrews, I want my money back. These two are ruining the show!

 

[redlaser]

Schrews- mulch is your friend for water retention. If you could do one that way
you'd wish they were all that way.(water wise)

 

[Backyard Farmer]

BioTELO , or similar fabric mulches , work pretty good for commercial veggie farmers.

 

[grow nerd]

Also how far down are you guys probing with your fingers?

I go until she moans.

 

[Backyard Farmer]

So , is that before or after prolapse?

 

[grow nerd]

I was just making a silly joke.

According to Google, you're talking about buttholes falling out.

I don't understand.

 

[Backyard Farmer]

I was just curious , when exactly the 'moan' point was.

 

[grow nerd]

That's like interrupting to ask what a character's shirt color is during the middle of a joke.

 

[Backyard Farmer]

Hey, to some, details like that make a difference.

 

[Shcrews]

Ahaa sometimes its not before the prolapse. Especially the 800's .Byf hilarious

 

[Arthritis_sucks]

Funny shit Byf...

 

[Backyard Farmer]

I had to show my sense of humor

I didn't want you guys imagining me running around the farm , in a Lab Coat...

 

[OvergrowDaWorld]

She moans and grow nerd jumps off with a quite satisfied look on his face and is like "Thanx bitch, that was some good pussy."
She lays there confused...."What you talking bout grow nerd" ?

Finger probing for moisture? Sheiiiiit....I fist the bitch....elbow deep.

 

[Shcrews]

Byf why narrow your options , rock the slimy hand and the lab coat. Chicks dig the sophisticated look hahaaa