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Post by daylilydude on Jan 4, 2018 5:55:35 GMT -5
How many times on average do you change your grow list??
For me it really is on what seed sprouts and goes from there...
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Post by paulf on Jan 4, 2018 8:23:56 GMT -5
Between now and March when the seeds hit the dirt (soilless mix) the list gets cut down or changes several times. After the seeds are sown, then is when it changes as the seeds sprout..or not.
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Post by spike on Jan 4, 2018 8:38:36 GMT -5
What time is it? . . . hush you . . .
I have a pretty set grow list yearly. There are certain things that I need for canning and putting up for winter: tomatoes, peppers, onions, potatoes, corn, beans, garlic, beets and carrots. Then there is the section of the garden set aside for new/exciting/wtf/okay? That section changes faster than a duck can paddle under water.
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Post by brownrexx on Jan 4, 2018 9:50:44 GMT -5
You guys will definitely think that I have OCD but I sit down at my computer and make up a nice chart in MS Excel (drawn to scale) on some cold day during the winter. I pretty much stick to the chart when it comes time to plant.
Here is last year's plan. You can click to enlarge.
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Post by hairymooseknuckles on Jan 4, 2018 10:52:26 GMT -5
When I was healthy, my list was ever changing. These days, Mom and I plant the basics. Mostly tomatoes, peppers, squash. Last year, a long time buddy of mine from gardenweb, sent me 2 different beans to try. Both were keepers and hopefully this year, I can grow them on a larger scale for seed keeping.
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Post by ladymarmalade on Jan 4, 2018 11:42:31 GMT -5
Oh my. My list will change several times once I start making The List. I actually make three separate lists. One for tomatoes, one for peppers, and one for everything else. The tomato list changes often until the day the plants are in the ground- and even then often times a stray will wander in from the garden center. The peppers don't change as much as the tomatoes. Everything else... Oy. I start out with big plans and then the closer planting time gets, the more they change. I really need to get on it early this year though, as there are some things that I should start ahead of time and I need to make sure the tomatoes and peppers share space on the grow shelves.
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Post by farmerjack41 on Jan 4, 2018 12:02:31 GMT -5
My list stays the same most years. I know what I need for myself and have a good idea what root crops needed to be planted to sell. Last year had to replant beets twice as more customers showed up. The last ones were harvested in Sept.
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Post by mgulfcoastguy on Jan 4, 2018 13:05:31 GMT -5
It is basically the same crops with new varieties of each tried most years. Somethings aren't planted every year. As to how often I order seed, approximately twice a year. Since Baker's Creek had free shipping on follow up orders within 6 months, I've already taken care of the fall order and it arrives this Saturday.
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Post by Gianna on Jan 4, 2018 13:21:53 GMT -5
I don't have a list per se, but rather plant what I think we will want. I do tend to plant the same things (tomatoes, peppers, green beans, zukes, winter squash..), but it is flexible. I think in part this is because our weather is very forgiving - no first/last frost dates to consider, just a long season with general times of the year when some things do better than others.
I also don;t' experiment as much as I used to - in part because water has become both limited, and more expensive. I want to grow sure things, though this year I'm going to do some experimenting again. I have chewed through my tethers and am free.
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Post by spike on Jan 4, 2018 13:34:01 GMT -5
make up a nice chart in MS Excel OOOOH I need to know how to make that chart!!!
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Post by meandtk on Jan 4, 2018 13:56:17 GMT -5
Wait. Do you mean some folks have lists that don't change, or seldom change? Lessee...I've at least a half dozen corn varieties, a dozen or more beans, untold maters and peppers, 120lbs of seed potatoes with the expectation of a few more, and I've not decided what goes where, etc. My list is in constant flux.
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Post by brownrexx on Jan 4, 2018 14:15:03 GMT -5
OOOOH I need to know how to make that chart!!! This chart really helps me with rotating my crops. If you notice the year is on the top of the page. I have a file for each year so I can look at previous years to see what was planted where. spike, do you have MS Excel? I can e-mail you the file if you do.
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Post by pepperhead212 on Jan 4, 2018 14:20:36 GMT -5
Too many to count! The last changes, as paulf noted, are from those seeds that didn't come up, or seedlings that died, or simply didn't grow well, and I put and extra of one of my favorites in that pot (making sure to re-label....hopefully).
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Post by spike on Jan 4, 2018 14:23:05 GMT -5
brownrexx, I have MS Excel 2007!! And I would love you forever!
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Post by brownrexx on Jan 4, 2018 14:26:04 GMT -5
And I would love you forever! OK, I will hold you to that. It's on its way. Each block is equal to 1 foot.
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Post by spike on Jan 4, 2018 14:28:17 GMT -5
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Post by guruofgardens on Jan 5, 2018 22:29:25 GMT -5
After everything is planted for the season, I start planning on the next year. I keep a glog (garden log) with maps, etc. similar to brownrexx. Some times I think I'm a bit OCD about so much info, but it sure does help plan for the next year with varieties, times of planting, placement, etc.
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