24 Lost Gardening Tips from 100 Years Ago
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MadScientist
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Great guide.
I think another thing not mentioned here is tomatoes. In my experience they are great because you can get pretty high yields off only a couple of plants. And best yet, because of their acidity, they can easily be canned and stored for very long periods of time. My favorite are San Marzano but Roma are very similar and can net absolutely huge yields, and are pretty hardy. Also packed full of nutrients, and in hard times this could be the difference between vitamin deficiency and peak performance.
Biggest issue I've run into with tomatoes are various blights. Last year was really bad for Septoria (lots of rain and not enough sun). Also very important to track where you grow them. Crop rotation is key and tomatoes have a tendency to leach certain key minerals from the soil, so they absolutely must be rotated. Most fungal pathogens for tomatoes come from the soil, as well as improper drying of the leaves (from lack of sun). Best means to avoid blights are 1) having some sort of mesh over the soil 2) avoid water the leaves directly 3) watering earlier in the day 4) spot infection early and remove those parts of the plant that are sick.
I think another thing not mentioned here is tomatoes. In my experience they are great because you can get pretty high yields off only a couple of plants. And best yet, because of their acidity, they can easily be canned and stored for very long periods of time. My favorite are San Marzano but Roma are very similar and can net absolutely huge yields, and are pretty hardy. Also packed full of nutrients, and in hard times this could be the difference between vitamin deficiency and peak performance.
Biggest issue I've run into with tomatoes are various blights. Last year was really bad for Septoria (lots of rain and not enough sun). Also very important to track where you grow them. Crop rotation is key and tomatoes have a tendency to leach certain key minerals from the soil, so they absolutely must be rotated. Most fungal pathogens for tomatoes come from the soil, as well as improper drying of the leaves (from lack of sun). Best means to avoid blights are 1) having some sort of mesh over the soil 2) avoid water the leaves directly 3) watering earlier in the day 4) spot infection early and remove those parts of the plant that are sick.
99cummins
.308 Win
The majority of society has lost more than 24 gardening tips. Most people have zero idea how to grow anything. Food comes from the grocery store.
ProgSpear
.338 Win Mag
Where can I buy one of those beef trees? Home Depot?
J/K Good thread.
J/K Good thread.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
i gave up on tomatoes ... never turn red and when they start to they go to crap .. xcept cherry ones .. .. same at friend garden ..
Patriot
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Are you starting them indoors or are you buying plants?