Figuring out relative maturities of sweet corn 4 Replies

Before moving to insect protected corn several years ago, I used to plant Trinity, Ambrosia and Delectable, 67, 75 and 82 day maturities.  If planted on the same day, these varieties were ready one…Continue

Tags: maturity, corn, sweet

Started by Toby Brown. Last reply by Mark Willis May 10.

Running Hot And Cold 2 Replies

So far, this spring has offered up a roller coaster ride in weather across much of the country. Has anyone experienced any freeze-related problems in the wake of last month’s heat wave? How are your…Continue

Started by Paul Rusnak. Last reply by Sara Futh Apr 27.

Feds attack farm kids and families 3 Replies

Is anyone else here royally fed up with the Federal Government?  I can't tell you how angry I am that they think they have the right to tell me what my children can and can not do on my farm?  Who…Continue

Started by Matt. Last reply by Matt Apr 27.

Greenhouse Venting Requirements 4 Replies

I am in the process of building my first 16x24 for starting veggies for the summer.  I am putting up a quonset style greenhouse with double 6 mil poly.I framed the endwalls and put a 20" exhaust fan…Continue

Started by Matt. Last reply by Bill Fleming Apr 19.

Plentiful Baskets ? What is your feeling towards sales like this? 5 Replies

Not trying to use or diminish the name of any current organization, but the concept baffles me. There are co-op groups, some saying volunteer based, that sell a quantity of veggies and fruits a…Continue

Started by Greg. Last reply by Joseph Ashcraft Apr 9.

Early Planting in Georgia and others 11 Replies

Hard to resist the temptation to go for it (with some reservation) when the temps are in the eighty's and low's are in the fifty's. I'm thinking about planting a 'test' crop of squash and cucumbers…Continue

Started by Hank Connelly. Last reply by Hank Connelly Apr 2.

Anyone on here plant Snaps/ Butterbeans or Sugar Crowder Peas?

On my farm we grow these, and trying to figure out what everyone else uses to plant theres? We plant ours on 36" row, using our 8 row 7300 John Deere Max Emerge Vacuum Planter. It is not really built…Continue

Started by Michael Parker Mar 28.

Tomato disease program? 5 Replies

Could anybody suggest a reliable rotation spray program fOr disease in tomatoes? I am in N Ms

Started by Van Lee Cheeseman. Last reply by Kristin K Mar 20.

Plug Trays - Are they all crap? 4 Replies

I have been searching for good, solid plug trays for the last few years.  Each year I wind up putting up with very flimsy single use trays that are NOT easy to move from the greenhouse to the field…Continue

Started by Matt. Last reply by paula steinmetz Mar 2.

Kids' Produce Consumption 4 Replies

American Vegetable Grower magazine has a cover story this month on how we can increase kids' consumption of fruits and vegetables. It was also posted at GrowingProduce.com. Here's a…Continue

Tags: Kids, Obesity, Produce Consumption

Started by David Eddy. Last reply by C Reeves Feb 27.