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- From: "Rob Wallbridge" <rob AT songberry.ca>
- To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter
- Date: Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:32:03 -0500
Hi Mike, I’d echo David’s comments –
we use one for all of our transplanting, on and off plastic. Soil build-up is a
minor issue, especially on the soils with more clay content, and I generally
knock it off at the end of each row – if not, once in a while it will
completely plug a hole and prevent water from coming out – then it’s
a real pain to have to stop half-way down a row to clear it. The water flow on my unit is adjustable
with a regular tap at the outlet on each side. I’ve got a 12-inch and a 24-inch
wheel, so for onions where I want closer spacing, I rig a chain from the wheel
to the frame to hold it from turning, then drive down the row, creating a wet
furrow to follow behind and transplant into (my tractor lacks a creeper gear,
so setting plants at 12 inches is about as fast as a rider can work). At first, people envy the job of the
tractor driver, but once they experience the tedium, they want to be part of
the action on the transplanter. With a Blackberry in hand, however, I find it a
great opportunity to catch up on emails and my Twitter feed! J Happy weekend to all, Rob Rob Wallbridge Songberry Organic Farm 24 Sixth Line, email: rob AT songberry.ca web: www.songberry.ca facebook: "Songberry Organic
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[mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of david purpura Hi Mike, and regards to all. I finally bought a rainflo this year
and love it. I'm using it on bare soil, which is very sandy here ( Is anyone using a waterwheel
transplanter on bare soil? Either with water or No virus found in this message. No virus found in this message. |
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[Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter,
idyllwild farm, 11/18/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter, Willie McKemie, 11/18/2010
- <Possible follow-up(s)>
- Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter, SaladG, 11/18/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter,
david purpura, 11/19/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter,
Rob Wallbridge, 11/19/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter,
idyllwild farm, 11/22/2010
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[Market-farming] Low temps for almost mature/mature Broccoli and Cauliflower,
Jay Sleichter, 11/23/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Low temps for almost mature/mature Broccoli andCauliflower, William H Shoemaker, 11/23/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] Low temps for almost mature/mature Broccoli andCauliflower, Beth Spaugh, 11/23/2010
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[Market-farming] Low temps for almost mature/mature Broccoli and Cauliflower,
Jay Sleichter, 11/23/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter,
idyllwild farm, 11/22/2010
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Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter,
Rob Wallbridge, 11/19/2010
- Re: [Market-farming] waterwheel transplanter, clearviewfarm, 11/21/2010
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