Market Farming

["Marcy" <mlynnn AT wildblue.net>]

I don’t know why I quit getting any messages when I post something to the list. Strange indeed. I can’t imagine the list is this quiet today.

Anyway, I’m really excited.  I found the Planet Jr. scatter shoes at Wodward Crossings out of PA! 

One more question for Bill or the list.  When using the scatter shoes, do you use a bigger plate setting for the seeds?

 

Thanks!
Marcy

SE Colo

 

From: market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of William H Shoemaker
Subject: Re: [Market-farming] growing baby carrots

 

Once the beds have settled I begin planting with a Planet Junior. I use a scatter shoe, which creates a band about 2” wide and set it about 3/8” deep. I plant two rows about 12” apart, then lay drip tape down the middle of the bed. The two rows are about 3” from each side of the bed.

 

Bill

William H. Shoemaker

Sr. Research Specialist, Food Crops

University of Illinois - Crop Sciences

St Charles Horticulture Research Center

535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL, 60174

630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610

wshoemak AT illinois.edu