Thread: In the Garden 2019

Originally Posted by 32t

How many day corn is it?

In my opinion in a small plot plant it in a square not a row so no matter how the wind blows it pollinate.

My dad used to plant corn in rows just far enough apart that you could walk between them when they were fully grown (2 ft?) but with three-four seeds per 'hill' and the hills were pretty close together: he claimed that it helped with the pollination.

Wouldn't work well with modern harvesting machines!

Originally Posted by 32t

Wouldn't work well with modern harvesting machines!

Nope it wouldn't! But it did work well for Home Gardening

I am pretty sure it is the Sunglow Sweet Corn 63 day, that seems to be the "Goto" seed up here for anyone that tries it

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Last year when I was at my best friend's home in El Cajon (which is about 20 miles outside of San Diego) he had attempted to grow some tomatoes in that clay that they call 'soil' and he had tomato plants that were HUGE! But little to no fruit. He thought that he'd had set his watering system to water too much.

While it was completely covered by vines he said that he'd put 'metal supports' when he'd planted them.

With this said I will cut him a bunch of slack as he'd been away from home for over a month and his lovely bride didn't lay a finger to help with his little 'Garden'. OH! He also had several pepper plants but they also suffered.

NOW! Back to tomatoes. I stumbled upon this guys video and I found it very informative and helpful. I actually have known about the 'Planting Deep' since the early 80's there were many tips that I will be following.

I've sent this link to my buddy in hopes that it'll help him out. Never ONCE do I recall ever eating something like green beans, peas, corn, carrots etc from a store bought can as his parents had a huge garden and I'm sure he's trying to relive some of the memories of being able to serve and consume something that he'd grown himself.

I hope this is helpful and all will enjoy.

Another cold rainy day. Turned the heat back on.

I am very concerned about the garden. With this weather the veggies will not grow. Bummer

I ride out tomorrow and am leaving my son in charge of watering the lawn, the strawberries and my Roma tomatoes. He did ok last year as far as watering but he didn't pick any strawberries or tomatoes.

This year I should be home before the tomatoes ripen and my neighbor lady said she'd keep the strawberries picked (and I'm hoping weeded also)

Any way things are progressing---

I haven't posted any pics of my modest garden this year, but my squash, herbs, sunflowers and all my other flowers, and blueberries are going crazy! My tomatoes and peppers aren't nearly so great (but then again I neglect them). I have high hopes that my new Brown Turkey Fig will start producing next year too.

Half of this years hardneck garlic. Everything is delayed this year for me but is doing o.k.
Will harvest the other hardneck in a couple of weeks, as it looks like it is a little behind.