Gardeners in the Asylum - Page 27

Chainsaw13 · 07-13-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 8zeros

Weird. Never seen that before. Multi-shoots from the base, yep, but not multi-ears.
You have a nuclear power plant nearby?

Nope, although I can't say for sure what's in my soil. Almost all of my corn plants have sucker stalks, some of which look like they're going to produce (albeit small ears).

357 · 07-14-2014, 07:42 AM

Bob, what about Fermi 2? It's 1106 MW is almost enough to power the flux capacitor.

shilala · 07-14-2014, 09:51 AM

All those super-sweet varietals do that, Bob. I walk the rows and knock the suckers off. It only takes a few minutes and they don't come back. Some have two, some just one, but they all get it. No idea why.
The old silver queens and bicolors never did it. Well, not never, but far less. It was an oddity rather than it happening at every ear.

Steve · 07-14-2014, 10:23 AM

Tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, cucumbers and eggplant coming off and tasting great!

8zeros · 07-14-2014, 11:08 AM

I just did a little reading about the suckers and it seems the verdict is to ignore them as they don't hurt the plant and you have to remove them when they are really small or you damage the plant cutting them off. It's a sign of a happy plant. Plenty of nutrients.
Everything from our garden has been sweet this year. Peas, Cukes, tomatoes, squash, beans. Can't wait for the corn.

Steve · 07-18-2014, 09:51 AM

Killed a couple of these ugly bastages this week in Holly's flower garden

May have to get some Chernobyl worms if I keep finding them...

Dave128 · 07-24-2014, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

Killed a couple of these ugly bastages this week in Holly's flower garden

What the hell is that thing?

hotreds · 07-24-2014, 09:09 AM

corn has silk!

Steve · 07-24-2014, 10:21 AM

It's a "bad" worm that eats "good" worms such as earthworms. Damn things are alien or something. If you leave even a little piece of it alive, it can regenerate...creepy! We have found the best way to kill 'em is with vinegar. The just sort of melt and dry up.

Linky

Dave128 · 07-24-2014, 10:52 AM

Yucky!

jjirons69 · 07-24-2014, 01:54 PM

Looks kinda like a fluke in the head. Weird.

How about a striped, hammerhead slug?

jjirons69 · 07-24-2014, 02:00 PM

Some may have noticed I haven't posted in the garden thread about my garden. Well, I'm out of the gardening business. I took the entire thing up and reclaimed my land. The reason was simple - sunlight. I planted 2 red maples and a chestnut tree about 12 years ago. The maples are HUGE and the chestnut is gaining. Those in combination with several neighbor trees and I now only get about 1-2 hours of direct sun where I used to get 8-9 hours. Over the years as the sunlight got less and less my plants began to struggle. Last year was a loss, so I decided to cultivate grass instead. I still get enough veggies from my dad and I sort of miss the garden, but my time is filled elsewhere. Such is life.

Keep 'em growing, boys!

8zeros · 07-24-2014, 02:02 PM

I pegged it as a planarian but never knew we had such critters around,
Found this link about them.

Chainsaw13 · 07-24-2014, 03:07 PM

I really need to do a better job picking my not-so-sweet corn. That, and giving it more fertilizer. Other than that, it's been producing great!

hammondc · 03-13-2015, 02:45 PM

it's about that time....
I have
Cherry Tomatoes
Black Krim Tomatoes
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Crook Neck Squach
Silver Queen Corn
Red/Green Bell Peppers
Purple Jalapeños
Jalapeños
Carolina Reapers
Mint, Basil, Rosemary, Garlic, Dill
Watermelon
Canteloupe
Cukes
Pickling Cukes

Tio Gato · 03-13-2015, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

it's about that time....
I have
Cherry Tomatoes
Black Krim Tomatoes
Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Crook Neck Squach
Silver Queen Corn
Red/Green Bell Peppers
Purple Jalapeños
Jalapeños
Carolina Reapers
Mint, Basil, Rosemary, Garlic, Dill
Watermelon
Canteloupe
Cukes
Pickling Cukes

I couldn't be more jealous.

Today I saw the first 6 inches of my (4 foot) tall tomato cages sticking out of the snow. Dang.

Chainsaw13 · 03-13-2015, 06:10 PM

Never heard of Mortgage Lifter tomatoes.

azar · 03-13-2015, 09:06 PM

So after the help I got from our under paid over worked city workers whom mistakenly thought my garden was a weed bed and sprayed it accordingly??? (applied weed spray upwind of my garden on a windy day) I am doing a raised garden as well as graveling outside of my fence with a sign that says no spray please! I have looked on the internet and have a few ideas going to start with 2 beds 16'x8'x12" should cover about 1/2 of the area that I have for a garden spot. I am going to start this project this next set of days off I will post pictures when I get going

Chainsaw13 · 03-13-2015, 09:20 PM

Mack, I wouldn't make them over 4' wide. Anything wider and you can't reach into the middle without stepping into the bed.

azar · 03-13-2015, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Mack, I wouldn't make them over 4' wide. Anything wider and you can't reach into the middle without stepping into the bed.

I think you have a good point the widest I seen on the research I have been doing was 5' but no one ever give a reason. Thanks I may re think this and do three 4 foot wide!

07-14-2014, 07:42 AM	#2
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Bob, what about Fermi 2? It's 1106 MW is almost enough to power the flux capacitor. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

07-14-2014, 09:51 AM	#3
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum All those super-sweet varietals do that, Bob. I walk the rows and knock the suckers off. It only takes a few minutes and they don't come back. Some have two, some just one, but they all get it. No idea why. The old silver queens and bicolors never did it. Well, not never, but far less. It was an oddity rather than it happening at every ear. __________________

07-14-2014, 10:23 AM	#4
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Tomatoes, hot and sweet peppers, cucumbers and eggplant coming off and tasting great! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

07-14-2014, 11:08 AM	#5
8zeros What's this button do? Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Roger Location: Far from everything Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum I just did a little reading about the suckers and it seems the verdict is to ignore them as they don't hurt the plant and you have to remove them when they are really small or you damage the plant cutting them off. It's a sign of a happy plant. Plenty of nutrients. Everything from our garden has been sweet this year. Peas, Cukes, tomatoes, squash, beans. Can't wait for the corn. __________________

07-18-2014, 09:51 AM	#6
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Killed a couple of these ugly bastages this week in Holly's flower garden May have to get some Chernobyl worms if I keep finding them... __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

07-24-2014, 09:09 AM	#8
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,661 Trading: (63)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum corn has silk! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-24-2014, 10:21 AM	#9
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum It's a "bad" worm that eats "good" worms such as earthworms. Damn things are alien or something. If you leave even a little piece of it alive, it can regenerate...creepy! We have found the best way to kill 'em is with vinegar. The just sort of melt and dry up. Linky __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

07-24-2014, 10:52 AM	#10
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,919 Trading: (4)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Yucky! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

07-24-2014, 01:54 PM	#11
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Looks kinda like a fluke in the head. Weird. How about a striped, hammerhead slug? __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

07-24-2014, 02:00 PM	#12
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Some may have noticed I haven't posted in the garden thread about my garden. Well, I'm out of the gardening business. I took the entire thing up and reclaimed my land. The reason was simple - sunlight. I planted 2 red maples and a chestnut tree about 12 years ago. The maples are HUGE and the chestnut is gaining. Those in combination with several neighbor trees and I now only get about 1-2 hours of direct sun where I used to get 8-9 hours. Over the years as the sunlight got less and less my plants began to struggle. Last year was a loss, so I decided to cultivate grass instead. I still get enough veggies from my dad and I sort of miss the garden, but my time is filled elsewhere. Such is life. Keep 'em growing, boys! __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes

07-24-2014, 02:02 PM	#13
8zeros What's this button do? Join Date: Dec 2013 First Name: Roger Location: Far from everything Posts: 268 Trading: (0)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum I pegged it as a planarian but never knew we had such critters around, Found this link about them. __________________

07-24-2014, 03:07 PM	#14
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,072 Trading: (96)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum I really need to do a better job picking my not-so-sweet corn. That, and giving it more fertilizer. Other than that, it's been producing great! __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-13-2015, 02:45 PM	#15
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum it's about that time.... I have Cherry Tomatoes Black Krim Tomatoes Mortgage Lifter Tomatoes Roma Tomatoes Crook Neck Squach Silver Queen Corn Red/Green Bell Peppers Purple Jalapeños Jalapeños Carolina Reapers Mint, Basil, Rosemary, Garlic, Dill Watermelon Canteloupe Cukes Pickling Cukes

03-13-2015, 06:10 PM	#17
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,072 Trading: (96)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Never heard of Mortgage Lifter tomatoes. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

03-13-2015, 09:06 PM	#18
azar It is what it is! Join Date: Feb 2014 First Name: Mack Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 471 Trading: (18)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum So after the help I got from our under paid over worked city workers whom mistakenly thought my garden was a weed bed and sprayed it accordingly??? (applied weed spray upwind of my garden on a windy day) I am doing a raised garden as well as graveling outside of my fence with a sign that says no spray please! I have looked on the internet and have a few ideas going to start with 2 beds 16'x8'x12" should cover about 1/2 of the area that I have for a garden spot. I am going to start this project this next set of days off I will post pictures when I get going __________________ Hunt, Fish, Smoke, Sleep Repeat...

03-13-2015, 09:20 PM	#19
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,072 Trading: (96)	Re: Gardeners in the Asylum Mack, I wouldn't make them over 4' wide. Anything wider and you can't reach into the middle without stepping into the bed. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.