The gourds that were planted at the beginning of July are growing well. Cultivars planted include: Tennessee Dancing Gourd, Birdhouse Gourd, Big Apple Gourd, Mayo Bule Gourd, Bushel Basket Gourd, and Zucca Giant Gourd. Blue Hubbard Squash was planted at the ends of each row as a trap crop. All gourd and squash seeds were purchased at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Drip … [Read more...] about Gourd Update
The gourds were planted in the field today. Panels were installed for the smaller gourds to grow over and the larger gourds were planted in the ground. Blue Hubbard Squash was planted at the end of each row as a trap crop. The varieties planted are: Tennessee Dancing, Bird House, Big Apple, Mayo Bule, Zucca and Bushel Basket. Seeds were purchased at Baker Creek Heirloom Seed … [Read more...] about Gourds Planted
Randy, Jeremy, Tom and Shelia worked hard yesterday to prepare the garden plot for the gourds. Plastic mulch and drip irrigation were laid and we will be installing cattle panels for some of the smaller gourds to grow on. The gourds were started in the greenhouse and will be transplanted to the field. … [Read more...] about Gourd Plot Progress
The station is exploring Gourds to be grown and dried for use as a value added product. On April 4 Luffa Gourd seeds were planted in the greenhouse. The luffa was planted in the High Tunnel on May 24. May 24, 2019 a variety of additional gourd seeds were planted in the greenhouse. Once large enough, the plants will be planted in the field. … [Read more...] about Gourds Planted
As the temperatures warm up so does the greenhouse. It was time to put the shade cloth. Our field crew ties a rope to the shade cloth and throws the rope over the greenhouse. The shade cloth is then gently pulled over the greenhouse into place. Once in the correct position, it is tied down to the eyelets in the concrete pad. Our crew has the pull over method down because … [Read more...] about Shade Cloth on Greenhouses