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Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
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I have a 1950s Ford one row mechanical transplanter. It came with the farm, and it works real well, it has all the original parts. Its a two seater, with metal wheels that compress the soil around…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karen Schwartz Jun 25, 2010.

Deer & other critters
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Every year I seem to lose a larger portion of my crops to pest depredation. I apply for and recieve a few deer depredation permits every year. I trap and destroy many raccoons, groundhogs, skunks,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by jennifer@berryhilldrip.com Aug 29, 2011.

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jennifer@berryhilldrip.com replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Deer & other critters
"We carry Tiger Industries products - they are All Natural products that provide many benefits.  They can be sprayed onto your Crops, give added Calcium and are long-lasting.   We even have a Calcium product that goes on the Plastic…"
Aug 29, 2011
Karen-Kitty Tolson Carroll replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Deer & other critters
"Have you looked into falconry based bird abatement?   I'm a licensed abatement falconer.  Go to my site:www.birdstrikeforce.com and www.berriesnw.com  To learn more about this technique."
Apr 27, 2011
Karen Schwartz replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"Thanks. But we don't have a plastic lifter. That will give us some ideas though. the weeds are holding it down now! :) Karen "
Jun 25, 2010
kelly ragan replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"if you have a plastic lifter take the back blades off and reverse the front disks (theyre designed to throw soil away from the plastic when lifting) and drive over your plastic it will pile more dirt on top and keep it from lifting up. we do it…"
Jun 25, 2010
Karen Schwartz replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"I have a question about laying plastic!! How do you keep it down in the wind!! Is there a way to keep the edges burried enough? Our soil got dry after laying down the mulch this spring and we had to go out and re dig the edges in. Not fun! The soil…"
Jun 23, 2010
Jack Ellis replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"We do follow his advice to the letter, Josh. We have to be extra careful because the church will pay the price if we mess-up. In fact, when we first suggested the Gardeners for Jesus project at a business meeting there was a lot of negative reaction…"
Apr 29, 2010
Joshua Crissen replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"Id follow your agronomy guys advice josh "
Apr 27, 2010
Jack Ellis replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"I think I'm pretty close though, Bud. Calibrated it with water and a set tractor speed, same flooding nozzle, same pressure etc. My sprayer came with a boom but I didn't like it. Took it off and gave it away. We have a guy in our church…"
Apr 23, 2010
Bud Benton replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"Jack You can't apply herbicides accurately or uniformly with a hand gun. You need to get a boom with herbicide nozzles. Calibration is a must. Otherwise, you are only guessing. Bud"
Apr 22, 2010
Jack Ellis replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"I meant to say 1 ounce Dual per 3000 sq ft patch!! The edit feature didn't work. Jack"
Apr 22, 2010
Jack Ellis replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"Tom and Josh: I was wrong about the Devrinol not working, Josh. A few weeds came-up and I panicked. I realize now that I have 80% fewer weeds than in the past. Arrow (clethodim) takes care of all the grass type weeds postemergent and I hoe the few…"
Apr 22, 2010
Joshua Crissen replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"thanks, Buckeye is the closest one to me josh"
Apr 20, 2010
Tom Strzelecki replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"They are really easy to figure out. Ours is from Rain-Flo Irrigation in East Earl, PA. They make a real nice one. There is also Nolt's Produce supplies in Leola, PA that makes one. Those 2 are probably about the cheapest in price, I would pick…"
Apr 12, 2010
Joshua Crissen replied to KW's discussion Beaver Destruction
"What liberal tree hugging communist state do you live in ? Sorry for that comment, being a trapper, farmer, hunter, leather wearing, fur coat wearing, meat eating American it burns me when an honest hard working tax paying land owner can not defend…"
Apr 11, 2010
Joshua Crissen replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"Thanks, Ill look into that. I have no previous experience with water wheels, are they easy to figure out> josh "
Apr 11, 2010
Tom Strzelecki replied to Joshua Crissen's discussion Retrofitting Mechanical Transplanters to work with plastic mulch
"Josh, If I were you I would look for a good used water wheel, they are probably the best for setting through plastic, if your handy enough in the shop they are simple to make....But out here in PA you can get a brand new one for about $1600. I…"
Apr 1, 2010

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