We managed to get in a few zucchini plants just before the rain started today. There won't be any planting for a few days now as we received a nice 1/3 inch, just enough to soak the top inch of soil.
There are now 8 rows of 300 feet of zucchini, about 2500 plants total. Err also managed to add one more row of pumpkins making a total of about 2500 pumpkin plants.
There is one more unplanned section, that will have to wait until the ground dries a bit.
It was a challenge... Had some problems with our fancy seeder. First the chain came lose from overuse. I had to remove a link to shorten it. Then the wheel in the back that compacts the soil after planting, it cracked in 3 places. Some duct tape fixed that for now. When this season is planted.. Time for an overhaul!
Tomorrow I will connect up the new drip watering system and post pictures. There are a total on 6 independent zones... More on that later.
For now the rain brings some much needed rest.
Follow along our adventure as we make the transition from corporate city life to the world of natural farming. Each day brings a new experience and brings us to a deeper understanding about the life and spirit that made America great. At our farm we do our best to give the animals we raise a natural, free, happy, stressfree lifestyle. Our mission is to learn and share how to manage a farming operation that is both profitable and humane.
Monday, June 1, 2015
And lastly.. Zucchini is in
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