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- From: "van weldon" <woodduckfarm AT ev1.net>
- To: <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??
- Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 08:00:40 -0600
For my first attempt at growing mesclun greens, outside I created 15 raised
beds 40 wide x 140 long. Each bed has two T tapes laid below 1 of top
dressed mushroom compost from which I direct seeded 6 rows/bed with an
Earthway seeder. Every three beds, separated by a large tractor path, was
successively planted and basically represents one week of proposed
production and. FYI one bed is lettuce with the other two being greens. I
purchased 1000 of 22 wide row cover, ¾ ounce, with the intention of being
able to cover each section at a time. My intention was to provide hoops
about every 12 from each to drape the RC over. Having spoken with growers
via telephone, I have learned that some growers just lay the RC directly
upon the beds, no hoops, after sowing the beds and rarely remove it prior to
harvest. The intent of this practice prevents birds from eating seeds,
buffers compost from eroding during rain storms, reduces soil splash,
creates a slightly warmer top soil temp. and provides some insect
protection.
With my first cuttings beginning last week, I ask is there a consensus about
draping RC directly onto freshly sown beds rather than laying RC over hoops?
I realize that the latter requires more work and is prone to wind.
Thanks,
Van
Texas 8b
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[Market-farming] Row Cover ??,
van weldon, 01/19/2003
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Re: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??,
beverly, 01/19/2003
- Re: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??, Lucy Goodman, 01/20/2003
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RE: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??,
van weldon, 01/20/2003
- Re: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??, beverly, 01/20/2003
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Re: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??,
Elaine Granata, 01/19/2003
- Re: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??, Peter Worsley, 01/20/2003
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Re: [Market-farming] Row Cover ??,
beverly, 01/19/2003
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