Robncars Growing in ND

[Robncars]

Looking good. I don't know about frost we've never really had one. When I was a kid liveing down south we did, but I can't remember what we done. I'm thinking here, keep an eye on the weather, ( Now I remember some anyway), and get some frost cover it's like a sort net. A bit like shade cloth only white. From memory you can just leave it on. Your garden shop should be able to help.
Oldfella

I got a frame over them in anticipation of frost. To drape plastic sheeting over. I hope it's a big enough sheet.

 

[Robncars]

You may not be able to get seed, but 6 more weeks of growth, and that will be a mature plant. The first part of the season always seems to be the slowest growth. But it's really just the tiny starting size that deceives us. As soon as transplant shock is over (~2 weeks), it's all exponential increase in leaf mass.

Bob

Oh good. Seems like I fret a lot. Just new I guess

 

[Oldfella]

I got a frame over them in anticipation of frost. To drape plastic sheeting over. I hope it's a big enough sheet.

Good that should work
Oldfella

 

[Robncars]

Here is some more pics. A couple to compare.
These are my smallest


Bigger overview


Bottom right corner is biggest


4.5ft corn just for fun

 

[Oldfella]

Here is some more pics. A couple to compare.
These are my smallest
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Bigger overview
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Bottom right corner is biggest
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4.5ft corn just for fun
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Curious. What & why do you have the pipes down the rows of corn?
Old curious fella

 

[plantdude]

Curious. What & why do you have the pipes down the rows of corn?
Old curious fella

It's obvious, they're for corn cob pipes, just like the tires around the tobacco plants are to make them easier to roll
Sorry couldn't resist. Now you got me curious what they are for too.
It looks like the tires worked out ok. I was wondering about that when I was reading this thread a while back.

 

[plantdude]

They make a floating row cover called Agribon that comes in in different thickness. I saw some ranging from AG -19 up to AG-70 on Amazon. It looks like the higher number gives better frost protection but drops light transmission more someone feel free to correct me if I have this wrong.
Bob has mentioned that the lighter version of Agribon (AG 15, I assume AG 19 would work as well) can also be made in into bud bags. I've used the Agribon in the past for the garden and it seems to work well. I'm also using it for bud bags this year and it seems to be working well.
Just mentioning that as another option vs a plastic sheet.

 

[Oldfella]

It's obvious, they're for corn cob pipes, just like the tires around the tobacco plants are to make them easier to roll
Sorry couldn't resist. Now you got me curious what they are for too.
It looks like the tires worked out ok. I was wondering about that when I was reading this thread a while back.

Bug houses for rent??? Maybe
Old curious fella

 

[plantdude]

Bug houses for rent??? Maybe
Old curious fella

I'm still liking the idea of the all American steel belted grown tobacco. That's sounds like a good marketing gimmick. Steel belted stogies - I'd go for it
Some of those tires have a hell of a lot more tred on them and look in better condition than what is on my truck right now.

That's just using what is available though, I'm certainly not judging. I've repurposed plenty of items myself. I have some plants growing in plastic kitty litter containers. I also have an old gun cabinet I took the back off of, filled with compost, and am using as a raised bed for a few of my plants. If it works use it

 

[Robncars]

Curious. What & why do you have the pipes down the rows of corn?
Old curious fella

Ok so I measured the spacing out for corn and punched 1" holes in the pvc (on a side note new ones for next year will have 2" holes cause I had to cut them apart when the corn outgrew the holes) Then cut them in half lengthwise. It was a reusable weed stop with exact spacing. Then I mulched between them. Another part of the idea was you wouldn't get stem rot from the mulch touching the plant. I used thin walled pvc from the septic wall in Menards.
I did this with peas also. I'll get a pic of them for you guys

 

[Robncars]

It's obvious, they're for corn cob pipes, just like the tires around the tobacco plants are to make them easier to roll
Sorry couldn't resist. Now you got me curious what they are for too.
It looks like the tires worked out ok. I was wondering about that when I was reading this thread a while back.

Made me laugh. It does seem that the tires haven't given me any issues.

 

[Robncars]

Bug houses for rent??? Maybe
Old curious fella

My corn does not seem bothered by anything this year. Damn bugs found my tobacco and are having a picnic over there.....

 

[Robncars]

They make a floating row cover called Agribon that comes in in different thickness. I saw some ranging from AG -19 up to AG-70 on Amazon. It looks like the higher number gives better frost protection but drops light transmission more someone feel free to correct me if I have this wrong.
Bob has mentioned that the lighter version of Agribon (AG 15, I assume AG 19 would work as well) can also be made in into bud bags. I've used the Agribon in the past for the garden and it seems to work well. I'm also using it for bud bags this year and it seems to be working well.
Just mentioning that as another option vs a plastic sheet.

If I had made my rows straight it would have made my life SO much easier.....lol

 

[Oldfella]

Well well!! Now we know. The secret is out. Damn good idea, I run out string with knots in where I plant. Seems to work sorta. Might try it next season.
Oldfella

 

[Oldfella]

My corn does not seem bothered by anything this year. Damn bugs found my tobacco and are having a picnic over there.....

Oh dear they sure like your baccy. Are you adding sugar or something with the fertilizer?
Oldfella

 

[Robncars]

Peas



Onions

 

[plantdude]

If I had made my rows straight it would have made my life SO much easier.....lol

I can't make a straight row to save my life. Every year my wife laughs about it when she looks at the garden. I blame my stigmatism then tell her I'm following the natural microcontour of the land.

 

[Robncars]

Oh dear they sure like your baccy. Are you adding sugar or something with the fertilizer?
Oldfella

No sugar. If you are referring to the "snow" I went out yesterday with a handheld spreader and powdered the whole garden with diatomaceous earth.

 

[Robncars]

I can't make a straight row to save my life. Every year my wife laughs about it when she looks at the garden. I blame my stigmatism then tell her I'm following the natural microcontour of the land.

I use stakes and string line usually but I just threw down tires and filled them. Next year I'll use 2x4s to make them straight and make walkways. I'm fighting my hose every morning. It wants to knock over baccy plants

 

[plantdude]

No sugar. If you are referring to the "snow" I went out yesterday with a handheld spreader and powdered the whole garden with diatomaceous earth.

What sort of bugs?