Comments on: Vermi Lasagna Gardening-08-11-10

By: Bentley

Bentley — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:35:36 +0000

Norah – that would be amazing to see! I think next year I am going to see what I can do about making myself some sort of tomato tree! Just seeing what some of mine have done this year (with pretty terrible support), I know there is room for improvement.
While she may not do much with those tomato plants (pruning etc?), presumably she MUST at least tie them up to the support? I’m not aware of any varieties that grow like pole beans.
As for California – it certainly DOES tend to have a pretty magical climate for growing stuff. I’m jealous!
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By: norah

norah — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 18:28:43 +0000

Hi,
Just my 2cents worth:
I me a lady in California who had the back wall of her house covered with tomato plants. They were a stand about 7-8f th x 10ft w x 2ft d. Covered in tomatoes, she said she never touches them!
So much for all the care and attention! Maybe it’s the climate, it’s harder here in Colorado!

By: LARRY D.

LARRY D. — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 02:16:45 +0000

I added my worms to my color change experiment today! Someone told me they don’t like beets much.So rather than take a chance,i added light corn syrup.That should do the trick! I added 12 worms to each bottle,including the ones that i almost am positive have to be andreii! I know you have to use analysis.But my worms are like my kids.I think every one that owns Efs has andreii.But it doesn’t really matter any way!
I think the beets will do something.As well as turmeric.But you may not be able to tell.Kinda like going to a tanning booth.But the main goal is to see if all the worms come out the same color! That has my interest! Could you separate andreii and fetida this way? You got me!
Also i added all mature worms.Hope to count cocoons.But it may be a lot! Guess i’ll get to test my screening method for cocoons! Time will tell!
How can i make an enchilada garden? Sure sounds good!

By: Paul from Winnipeg

Paul from Winnipeg — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:06:39 +0000

Bentley – I think you found all that showed up in the photo. I didn’t find alot of mature worms, most were juveniles. I think that means the population is exploding!

The variety of tomatoes is called ‘Astro’. It’s a dwarf bush type tomatoe. The tag said non-staking variety, but I learned that’s not true. 🙂 I’m sure I would have had a better harvest if the plants didn’t fall over like they did.

I’ll be looking for these aluminum spiral stakes my neighbor has. Very strong and disappear into the foliage very well.

Mark – Thanks! I think the worms helped alot. They’re in the garden 24/7, I only visit occasionally.

By: Mark from Kansas

Mark from Kansas — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 21:00:17 +0000

Paul
That is amazing! I am most impressed with your high yield of produce in a small space.

By: Bentley

Bentley — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:11:34 +0000

Just a couple of things to add here. The red arrows in the yellow-glove picture are my attempts to “find (wiggly) Waldos” – haha – not sure if I succeeded.
Paul, I also wanted to let you know how impressed I am with those tomatoes of yours – what variety is that? I can’t believe how many fruit you have! Mine have lots of fruit as well but there is much more vegetative growth than what I’m seeing in your pics (which seems to slow down fruit ripening and makes it a pain when you are trying to find the ripe ones).
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