GDD base 50 accumulation for today = 2118 http://agebb.missouri.edu/weather/reports/gddTable.asp Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L System http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grape phenology and GDD accumulation
Archives for July 2018
The field crew began harvesting elderberries last week. Once harvested the berries are sent through the shaker to remove them from the stem. Weights are taken on the berries and they are frozen for processing later in the season. Persimmon Hill Farms processes the berries for us into Elderberry Syrup, Juice and Preserves. … [Read more...] about Elderberry Harvest Began July 19th
Yesterday (July 18) took the pasteurized straw out of the soil sterilizer (note to self - the mesh bags tended to melt so use loose straw next time). We wet it to about 65% moisture content by using the squeeze test (squeeze hard and one drop if any will come out). Then we weighed a bag with straw and calculated that 45 grams of grain spawn would be used for the approximately … [Read more...] about Mushroom bags are packed and ready to grow!
Today Karly and Makayla prepared the straw to use as substrate for mushroom production in polyethylene bags. The first step was to chop the straw into 3 to 5 inch pieces by running it through a small wood chipper. After the sterilizer is shut off, we will leave the bags overnight and work on preparing the mushroom bags tomorrow. … [Read more...] about Preparing substrate for mushroom production
Makayla and Karly grafted Sun Gold tomato onto Maxifort rootstocks today. If successful, these grafted Sun Gold tomatoes will be planted next to their un-grafted counterparts to see if there is a difference in growth. The tomatoes are part of our demonstration plantings for the Greenhouse and High Tunnel Workshop to be held in mid-October. … [Read more...] about Tomato grafting