We ate our first garden-raised tomato ten days ago. I’m not kidding. It came from Stephanie’s garden. We also ate our first strawberries of the year, also from Stephanie’s garden. Radishes are the only thing we’ve eaten so far from my garden.
It’s not a competition. Our gardening styles are different, and some of the things we grow are different. She’s not growing radishes; I am. We’re both growing tomatoes, but even though we bought some similar plants, not all of the plants were from the same flat. When you have a mixed marriage like ours (everything’s different – politics, rural v. urban, age, etc.) you have to accept the other’s idiosyncrasies and choices.
Stephanie bought an Early Girl plant with a tomato about the size of a golf ball on it. I have purchased plants with blossoms showing, but never with an actual fruit on it. I’m always cautious. That one fruit can damn the whole plant, in my nonfactual opinion. However, this one particular tomato turned out perfect. As a matter-of-fact, we have eaten the second tomato off that plant and have another sitting on the window sill waiting to ripen. Ripe tomatoes in June is a rarity. I guess she showed me. That’s all right. My garden will produce bushels of produce once it gets going. I learned patience from a prayer I made up. “God, grant me patience, and grant it to me NOW!”
Our garden plots are in different locations. Stephanie’s garden is in Pleasant Hill (a house we own jointly with her eldest); my garden is in Des Moines. Because we live close to the Des Moines River, you would think the soil would be black river bottom dirt. No, it isn’t. Two inches deep and you run into clay. Less than a mile from the Des Moines home is a former brick factory, which explains why we have so much clay. The soil at Pleasant Hill is much better.
Both gardens are threatened by the usual pests. I get more deer. These guys will eat right through the deer repellant. I have even used hot sauce without having any sort of effect. The deer in this area must be from a country in which the cuisine is known to be hot. We do provide water. Since the back yard here is a “Certified Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation, founded by Iowa’s Pulitzer Prize Cartoonist Ding Darling, we’re going to get critters. We expect them, and we get them. It’s not good for the lettuce, cup plants, or lilies, but they don’t seem to bother the radishes or onions, or especially the hemlock plants that grow wild.
Yesterday, I made strawberry salsa for the first time. I have made tomato salsa and peach salsa, but this strawberry salsa has a separate taste of its own (I leave out cilantro). It has inspired me to make as many salsas as I can. Not to sound like Bubba on Jenny (Forest Gump’s shrimp boat), but you can make salsa out of just about anything: cherry salsa; corn salsa; beet salsa; apple salsa; and orange salsa. Don’t try to make cabbage salsa; but I suppose you could.
I began gardening when I was a young boy. My garden was one of the best in town, especially because Mom told me she didn’t want weeds. If it was going to go to weeds, she would plant grass back in the garden plot. That was enough of an incentive to keep everything that looked like a weed from growing within six inches of the garden. I was so excited when Howdy Lindberg came up the alley with his little Ford tractor with a plow on the back and plowed up a 15’ x 30’ section of the yard. Mom wasn’t home. I’m the one who told Howdy how much land needed to be tilled. I guess it was too much – at first! End results were enough to keep it up for years. My brother Joe took over after I couldn’t take care of it anymore (got a real job during the summer and after school).
That first year I grew radishes, onions, carrots, peas (which didn’t pan out), tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and Zinnias. Mom said I couldn’t grow corn because it would bring rats to the yard. I believed her. No green beans! I like them now, but despised them as an adolescent.
I was also delivering the Omaha World-Herald evening newspaper about that time. One of the first customers on my route was the Vail Independent Telephone Company. I had to walk up about 20 stairs to get to the lobby of the office. In the lobby there was a door with the top half open and the bottom half closed so that people could pay their telephone bill without mailing it. It was also where I left the newspaper.
If the switchboard wasn’t too busy, one of the nice ladies would chat with me, unless it was Louise. Louise, the owner, didn’t chat with anyone. But Stacia Robinson, Bonita Gallagher, and Marg Adams, the other operators, were charming.
Marg knew I had a garden and often asked how things were growing. “Pretty good,” I would say. “Got my first cucumber today.” “No, Marty,” Marg responded. “You cannot have a cucumber in June.” The next day, I brought her a cucumber out of my garden. If she were still alive, she might still be skeptical. And I started the cucumbers by seed.
It may have been one of my sisters (CFR) who told me she couldn’t grow cucumbers because they didn’t have a hill. Maybe it was someone else who told me that. I’m not sure. I shouldn’t pick on my older sister like that. I hope I don’t have to explain this.
Growing fruits and vegetables is one of my favorite pastimes. Actually, it can be a lot of work. But what other job gives you so much pride and happiness, and something to eat! The end result is always rewarding. The sad part of gardening today is that climate change may have us rotating our crops to cacti next year.
My garden is growing in raised boxes. Stephanie’s garden is fenced in to protect it from the bunny living under the deck. Harvesting veggies is a process in which whatever you’re craving is just about ready. Whether it comes from Stephanie’s garden or my garden, we enjoy it thoroughly.
We don’t compete; we eat!


Rhizobia are soil bacteria that fix nitrogen into plants and soils through their symbiosis within legume root nodules. Rhizobia compatible with our exotic crop and pasture legumes aren’t naturally present in Australian soils. So, many highly effective nitrogen-fixing bacteria have been sourced from other parts of the world and introduced as commercial inoculant strains.
However, it has become increasingly clear that the genetic diversity of strains nodulating legumes far exceeds the diversity of strains introduced as inoculants. This could partly be explained by horizontal transfer of symbiosis genes between inoculants and pre-existing soil bacteria, creating new and not always effective hybrid rhizobia. It could also be due to the accumulation of mutations giving rise to newly evolved rhizobia.
In both cases, these novel symbionts can outcompete inoculants to nodulate target legumes, reducing the benefits of legume inoculation to growers. However, we lack the genomic data on the more than 40 commercial legume inoculants needed to develop management strategies to combat suboptimal effectiveness. In this project, we have developed an in-house complete genome sequencing, assembly, annotation, and polishing pipeline to provide these critical baseline data and are using this resource to answer questions of rhizobial evolution and function.
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Dr Maclean Kohlmeier completed his PhD in Microbiology in 2020 at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where he developed an interest in bacterial metabolism and symbiosis in root nodule bacteria. He pursued this interest with the Legume Rhizobium Sciences group at Murdoch University, where he was offered a Postdoctoral researcher position. He utilises genetic strategies as well as whole genome sequencing techniques to uncover the intricacies of metabolism, symbiosis, and gene transfer the rhizobia.
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- Monday 04 April - Dr Richard Bell (Murdoch), Dr Francesca Brailsford (Murdoch)
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Organic farming has come to San Miguel. I know of two organic farms - one where you can go and buy the produce. Another, Via Organica, which has a small storefront in Col. Guadalupe. I'm sure there are more farms. At the Col Guadalupe store not only can you buy fresh organic fruit and produce, but also freshly made pastas and specialty fruit drinks such as jamaica and chia seed. In addition to raising organic vegetables at the farm, there also are classes for campesinos to teach them how to grow organic and how to make organic fertilizers. All this is free. In a class held recently out at the property and gardens of Via Organica, 200 campesinos attended. Quite a historic event.
There are plans to grow heirloom seeds since so many seeds now are genetically modified. It is an ambitious plan. The man who is spearheading all of this moved to the area from New Hampshire where he was involved with the organic farming movement in the USA. He has put together a team including a nutritionist, certified and educated in the USA, but originally from Peru.
The photos are some of the things growing in the greenhouse and the fields. The first two photos are oyster mushrooms. I have never seen them grown this way. The growing material is sterilized saw dust and other compost materials. The third photo is one of my favorite vegetables, brussel sprouts.
This last photo is the row of brussel sprouts. I had no idea the plants grow this large. The times they are a'changing. It is quite an operation and it was very interesting to have had the opportunity to see all of it. For more information you can go to http://www.viaorganica.org/


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Heads up, Potato Corner fans! Here’s your chance to indulge in your favorite flavorful snacks and make a difference for our local farmers and communities at the same time.
Potato Corner and Gawad Kalinga have teamed up to launch Harvest Chips—potato chips that are coated with your favorite Potato Corner flavors.
The potatoes used for Harvest Chips are sourced from Benguet farmers who are part of Gawad Kalinga’s program, Bayan-Anihan.
Priced at only P99, Harvest Chips are crisp and light—making them perfect for snacking. In true Potato Corner fashion, they can be coated in your choice of flavors, such as cheese, barbeque, sour cream, and white cheddar.
“Our meaningful partnership with Gawad Kalinga is the perfect blend of flavor and purpose. At Potato Corner, we firmly believe in enhancing lives not only through our mouthwatering flavored fries but also by extending our unwavering support to farmers and communities in need. We’re committed to making a positive impact and spreading joyful moments through every flavorful bite,” said Joey Alvero, Potato Corner’s COO.
“We are filled with pride in our partnership with Potato Corner which is an incredible opportunity to create sustainable pathways for our poorest farmers through Harvest Chips. “Harvest” or “Ani” is a shared vision of our partnership where farmers, Gawad Kalinga community members, and Potato Corner patrons are acting in solidarity to create a value chain that connects and empowers the potential of the poor towards a future full of Hope,” shared Luis Oquiñena, Gawad Kalinga Chairman.
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Other useful sections include a chart showing how much to plant if you just want to eat stuff in season, and how much extra if you want to store food for the winter (canning, freezing, etc) for an average-size family. There are instructions on how to most efficiently layout the garden, how to garden in small spaces (including building your own strawberry barrel), how to start plants early or grow them through the winter in a hotbed, coldframe or greenhouse (with some instructions on building those things yourself) and even how to grow plants without soil! (although the hydroponic method sounds terribly tedious).
One chapter of the book describes each vegetable with specific growing instructions, another is dedicated to berries and vines, and a third to herbs. I found the black-and-white line drawings here quite charming. I especially appreciated the herb section, although it made me laugh that the book says of coriander "Although the dried seed have a pleasant flavor, the fresh foliage and seed of this plant have a disagreeable odor." It even recommends planting coriander in an out-of-the-way place in your garden so you don't have to smell it! Nothing is mentioned of using the leaves. I know this plant by the name cilantro, and we grow it mainly to use the leaves in salsas. I do dry some seed to use as coriander in pho soup, but not much. And I happen to like the scent of it in the garden.
Another very useful section is where the book identifies beneficial insects, and also has a photo gallery to help you identify pests and diseases. For the first time I now know what the bug that ate my broccoli is! So, even though the book feels dated in some parts, it's certainly already been useful to me and I'm keeping it around.
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In the vast world of rice varieties, one grain stands out with an unrivalled aroma, slender shape, and exquisite taste – Basmati rice. Known as the “queen of fragrance,” Basmati has earned its royal status in the culinary realm for its unique qualities that set it apart from other rice varieties, rightfully establishing it as the best long grain rice in India. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the exceptional characteristics that make Basmati the best rice for daily use and the undisputed choice for discerning palates.
The Basmati Legacy
Originating from the foothills of the Himalayas, Basmati rice has a rich history that dates back centuries. The name “Basmati” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Vasmati,” meaning fragrant or aromatic. The unique geography and climate of the Himalayan region contribute to the distinct aroma and flavour of the best long grain rice in India.
Best Rice for Daily Use
When it comes to choosing the best rice for daily use, Basmati rice effortlessly claims the throne. Its long grains and fluffy texture make it a versatile staple that complements a wide array of dishes. Whether you’re preparing biryanis, pilafs, or simple steamed rice, Basmati adds a touch of sophistication to every meal.
The Charminar Rozana Experience: A Case Study
Charminar Rozana Rice, a trusted name in the world of Basmati, is known for its commitment to delivering the finest grains to households across India. Sourced from the heartland of Basmati cultivation, Charminar Rozana Rice undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure that only the best grains make it to your kitchen.
What sets Charminar Rozana Rice apart is its ability to consistently provide long, slender grains that cook to perfection, offering a delightful texture and an irresistible aroma. This makes it the best long-grain rice in India, catering to the culinary preferences of those who demand nothing but the finest.
Are guests coming over? Well, fret not, as something like Charminar Rozana Basmati is well-placed to take care of all your culinary requirements there are.
The Aroma of Basmati
One of the most captivating features of Basmati rice is its enchanting aroma. The grains release a distinct fragrance during cooking, filling the kitchen with an inviting scent that heightens the anticipation of the meal to come. This natural fragrance is attributed to the specific compounds present in Basmati rice, creating an unparalleled sensory experience.
Not only does the aroma add a sensory dimension to the dining experience, but it also indicates the quality and authenticity of the Basmati rice. The best rice is not just about taste and texture; it’s about engaging all the senses, and Basmati excels in this aspect.
Cooking with Basmati
The cooking process plays a crucial role in bringing out the best in Basmati rice. To ensure that you enjoy the full spectrum of its flavours and aromas, it’s essential to follow a few key steps.
Firstly, rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which can make the grains sticky. Soaking the rice for about 30 minutes before cooking helps achieve the perfect fluffiness. Use the absorption method, allowing the rice to absorb the water gradually, resulting in light, separate grains.
For an extra touch of indulgence, consider adding a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, or a bay leaf to the cooking water. These aromatic additions enhance the overall flavour profile of the Basmati rice, turning a simple side dish into a culinary masterpiece.
Health Benefits of Basmati Rice
Beyond its culinary allure, Basmati rice also offers health benefits that make it a wholesome choice for daily consumption. Basmati rice has a lower glycemic index compared to many other rice varieties, making it a preferred option for those mindful of their blood sugar levels.
Additionally, Basmati rice is naturally gluten-free, making it suitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. The long-grain rice is also a good source of complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy without causing rapid spikes in blood sugar.
Basmati rice contains essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fibre. These contribute to overall well-being and make it a nutritious foundation for a balanced diet. By choosing Basmati rice, you not only indulge your taste buds but also nourish your body with a wholesome grain.
Basmati in Global Cuisine
While Basmati rice has deep roots in Indian cuisine, its popularity has transcended borders, becoming a staple in global kitchens. Renowned chefs and home cooks alike appreciate the versatility of Basmati, using it as a canvas to create diverse dishes that cater to a variety of palates.
From Mediterranean pilafs to Mexican rice bowls, Basmati adapts seamlessly to different culinary traditions, adding its signature fragrance and texture to each creation. The global embrace of Basmati attests to its universal appeal and the cultural bridge it forms through the shared love of exceptional food.
Sustainability and Basmati Farming
As the demand for Basmati rice continues to rise, it’s crucial to address the sustainability of its cultivation. Basmati rice is primarily grown in the fertile plains of the Himalayan region, where responsible farming practices are essential to preserve the ecosystem.
Many Basmati producers, including Charminar Rozana Rice, are committed to sustainable and eco-friendly farming methods. These practices not only ensure the long-term viability of Basmati cultivation but also contribute to the well-being of the local communities and the environment.
Basmati rice, with its regal aroma, long grains, and exceptional taste, stands as the epitome of premium rice varieties. When searching for the best rice for daily use, Basmati emerges as the undisputed choice for those who appreciate the finer things in culinary life. Elevate your meals, indulge your senses, and savour the royal experience that Basmati rice brings to your table – a grain fit for kings and queens, now available for you.


Why Is Organic Healthy?
Because of the many health benefits organic foods can cater to and because of the many more people trying to learn about these kinds of things and wanting to live better and healthier lives, the organic food industry has been booming a ton these past few months and years. Farmers are very much careful with how they grow these organic plants, and they always make sure that their plants only grow through natural means, so they don’t typically use artificial pesticides to have some pests shy away from their harvests, or some synthetic fertilizers to have their plants grow right away.I Many people would get the wrong notion that living the organic way is a very expensive lifestyle, because apparently the supply of organic products could not meet the high demand for it, making them pricey, but in the long run we actually get to spend less than those who eat unhealthy, because then we wont have to worry about hospital bills.
One of the many advantages and benefits that a person can get out of eating healthily through organic foods is that they get even healthier when they do, and their bodies get so much shield from all the different types of diseases, making them live healthier and happier as compared to others who don’t eat organic stuff. Conventional methods for farming would usually entail a farmer to make use of some tools and materials that organic farmers don’t utilize, like those fertilizers that are synthetic to make the crops grow fast, or those artificial pesticides that are used in order for pests not to lurk on the harvests. Usually, the chemicals that are put on these plants, even though they have already served their purpose in the field, they still stay with the plants up until the plants will be put to the grocery stores to be sold, and it can be hard to remove them, which is why they are harmful and can jeopardize lives of humans who eat them. The other bad thing about this is, these chemicals and heavy metals on the plants can be collected, when eaten, inside really important body organs, like the kidneys, the bones, or the liver, and they can actually cost a person’s life. Through time and through eating these plants too much, our bodies would then accumulate so much of these heavy metals and chemicals, making our vital organs weaker and weaker, and causing us to have illnesses and serious diseases, or worse, even causing us our lives. If you are a person who loves to eat organic stuff, you wont have to worry about these types of problems, because since the foods you eat are all produced by natural means, there will be no worries with regards to chemicals and destructive heavy metals clogging up your body.
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This evening I will pop a link in the side navigation that will take you to one of the most awesome websites I have ever found. This will feature a plan of my allotment plot and what I will be growing, or at least attempting to grow. In the mean time, I have cleared one bed, and now have some sort of growing transpiring.
Having transplanted the rather poor crop of tomatoes that have grown this year, and some half dead spuds, it now looks like someone is tending to the place, rather than a stinging nettle farm. I will add a couple of pics, but it still looks like a mess. But less of a mess than it did.


The sales data, collected by the market research firm SPINS, was obtained from natural food stores only, excluding Whole Foods Market and mass-market food and pharmacy stores, and thus under-represents actual sales by a factor of two to three.
Market wide data on the much larger sales of hemp fiber-based products such as clothing, paper and auto parts was not part of this new research. Industrial hemp is used in the natural fiber composites that have rapidly replaced fiberglass as the material of choice for vehicle interiors. European plants are making hemp auto panels that are biodegradable, half the weight, more durable, and safer than fiberglass counterparts.
At least three million cars in North America already have hemp-based components in them. Hemp cultivation exceeds 50, acres in Canada, compared to 24, acres in4, acres in Europe hemp cultivation is now estimated at 40, acres. Saskatchewan Hemp Association holds that the hemp market is vulnerable to price fluctuations dependent in part on supply. Successful hemp farmers in Saskatchewan have emphasized quality, and created enduring relationships with buyers.
A good yield is about lbs an acre, but average yields of lbs. Add to this whatever a producer can get for the hemp stalks. Hemp grain yields over the years have been variable. Yields in Canada have been reported from to 1, pounds per acre. Check out mmpp. Hemp is the ideal green cop because it can produce food, fiber, pulp, and cellulose for thousand of industries without using toxic pesticides, herbicides, fungicides or even fertilizer if grown in a proper crop rotation.
In Montana, and in the Midwest, agricultural hemp would produce the most cellulosic biomass of any plant, which would make farmers the most possible money per acre. Cellulose is the building blocks of paper, plastics, and bio-composites auto panels. Biomass is plant matter. The more plant matter a crop produces per acre, the more money the farmer gets. The higher that biomass is in cellulose, the more money the farmer generates. This would create several green local and regional transportation, processing, and manufacturing facilities that would be built up around the reemergence of agricultural hemp.
Hemp farming is ideal because it distributes money from the bottom up starting with the farmer, who stands to make much more money if hemp were legal. Next in line are the local and regional transportation, processing, and manufacturing industries that would be created if hemp were legal.
Hemp farming could help bridge the gap between the rich and the poor and make the American farming industry viable again, and all without harming the environment. The hemp industry is clearly ready to expand. It is fast becoming a part of a brighter tomorrow.How to Calculate the Amount of CBD in Hemp
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Takeaway: How, exactly, do you measure the success of your cannabis garden? There are several ways to track and calculate your cannabis yields and learn about your profit margins. Growing cannabis is part art, part science. In some ways, gardeners are very artistic; like a conductor in front of an orchestra, they guide their plants from start to harvest, listening for any off notes signaling something isn't right. On the more scientific side, there are ways to pick notes out of the right key for a more harmonious garden.
The more critically important success is, the less room there is for artistic exploration, and more reliance on quantifiable results is called for, especially when tallying cannabis yields.
For a basic idea of success in the garden, one could simply measure how much was spent divided by how much was harvested. Even a calculation as simple as this can be useful when comparing operating costs between grows or to find a minimum required profit margin. To improve the resolution of the overall picture, more exacting data can be added. Simply adding how many of which variety was grown can help.
This allows for an average to be taken by adding up the total harvest for each variety and dividing by the number of each variety. Then the varieties can be compared against each other to determine which produced more. This information can be used the following planting season when selecting how many seeds to plant. If the goal is to have half a kilogram of smoke at harvest, and your garden tends to produce 70g per plant, then that would be about four plants taken to harvest.
If the average is a g yield per plant, then two to three plants should cover it. While production numbers should still be mitigated with other factors such as quality, it can be useful when making judgment calls. A middle-producing variety with okay smoke should generally lose space to a high-producing great smoke. A commercial grower may decide to only grow that variety for their own use or to charge more to make up the difference if the market will bear it, or they may not grow that variety at all anymore in favor of better-producing strains.
Outdoor gardens that only produce a single harvest a year can be calculated by the year, but with light deprivation or indoor growing, seasons are a bit more arbitrary and at the whim of the grower. Indoor growing seasons may be as short as nine to 10 weeks or extend to several months depending on how long the plants are kept in growth, and how long the variety requires to flower.
To account for these differences in growing seasons, a time factor can be included in the calculations.Farmers often ask us how much CBD they can expect per acre of hemp. This is no surprise, of course; growing hemp for CBD has become one of the greatest draws of the hemp farming industry. Indeed, CBD is the sweetheart of the hemp industry. But there is still a lot of guesswork for farmers surrounding the proper way to grow hemp for CBD.
Today, we hope to settle some confusion regarding the matter. Planting a successful CBD hemp crop largely depends on plant spacing. CBD hemp plants need plenty of room to grow for multiple reasons this is in stark contrast to industrial hemp that often grows only a few inches apart.
In the first 60 days of growth, hemp plants nearly double in size. Crowded CBD plants can cause more detrimental problems, as well. For example, hemp is a very labor-intensive crop that requires a lot of hands-on care.
Weeding can be a particular problem with hemp because it has to be taken care of by row cultivation or by hoe, which requires ample room to move. So how much space should you have in between your hemp plants? This answer will vary depending on the strain, but usually, feet between plants is sufficient. And if you are still unsure, you can always contact us regarding our hemp consulting service. After all, we want you to succeed in hemp farming as much as you do!
The hemp flower contains the highest concentrations of CBD and other cannabinoids. Unfertilized female plants produce the highest cannabinoid concentrations. The remainder of the plant the stems, leaves, seeds, etc. There is a good equation you can use to determine how much CBD per acre of hemp you can expect from your next harvest.
For example, if someone cultivated 3 lbs of flower mass from each plant:. Once you have this number, you take the amount of CBD per flower and multiply it by the number of plants per acre.Want to know how to estimate the extraction yield from your hemp crop?
Read on and use our calculator to determine the crude oil yield from your hemp harvest this fall. Okay, so you put your clones in the ground. Fed them, watered them, and whispered sweet nothings to them every night. What are your options for processing and how much will it yield you versus selling your crop to a broker? Second, you can have us process your crop into crude oil, or isolate, or distillate.
Nemadji can process many millions of pounds per year, plus we are also selling future processing capability.
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There are inherent risks in any business. Some key risks for the three scenarios of brokering, splits and toll processing have to do with quality, transportation, yield, and labor. This guidance is intended to help the customer understand options and shall not be construed as an inducement for any kind of investment. Use the information presented here at your own risk.During these challenging times, we guarantee we will work tirelessly to support you.
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We will get through this together. The theoretical yield is a term used in chemistry to describe the maximum amount of product that you expect a chemical reaction could create. You need to begin with a balanced chemical equation and define the limiting reactant. When you measure the amount of that reactant that you will be using, you can calculate the amount of product.
This is the theoretical yield of the equation.
In a true experiment, you are likely to lose some through the inefficiency of the experiment itself. To calculate theoretical yield, start by finding the limiting reactant in the equation, which is the reactant that gets used up first when the chemical reaction takes place. Then, write down the number of moles in the limiting reactant. Next, divide the number of molecules of your desired product by the number of molecules of your limiting reactant to find the ratio of molecules between them.
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Then, multiply the ratio by the limiting reactant's quantity in moles. Finally, convert your answer to grams. To learn how to determine the limiting reactant in the equation, continue reading the article! Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Facebook Loading Google Loading Civic Loading No account yet?
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How to Upgrade Your Lawn This New Year?
By: John Garcia | Date Posted: January 10, 2023
Table of Contents
If you’re looking for ways for your lawn upgrades this New Year, you’ve come to the right place! Your lawn is an important part of your home, adding aesthetic charm and value. This article will provide tips on how to get your home a lawn upgrade in 2023. We will discuss changes such as planting new types of grass or adding landscaping features like flower beds or water features. Additionally, we’ll cover improvements such as aerating your soil and applying fertilizer so that your existing grass can become lush and healthy. Let’s start with the basics.
Start with the Soil
The most important step in your lawn upgrade is improving your taking care of the soil. Healthy, nutrient-rich soil will support lush and healthy grass. Start by removing any existing weeds or debris, then aerating your soil to improve drainage and oxygen levels. You can also apply fertilizer to enhance the quality of your soil further.
Plant New Grass
If you want to switch up the type of grass on your lawn, do it now! Springtime is an ideal time for lawn upgrades, especially when it involves planting new types of grass seed. Choose a variety that’s suitable for your region and climate, as well as one that fits into the aesthetic look you’re going for. Be sure to water newly planted grass regularly.
Enhance with Landscaping
Adding landscaping features to your lawn not only enhances its appearance but can also add value to your home. Consider planting flower beds or adding a water feature like a pond or fountain. You can also opt for hardscapes such as patios and walkways.
Finally, once you’ve improved your lawn, don’t forget to maintain it regularly. That means mowing the grass regularly and ensuring that any weeds or pests are dealt with quickly. Additionally, help your grass stay healthy by applying fertilizer every few months and using suitable products to protect it from harsh weather conditions. With some regular care and attention, your lawn will look great all year round!
As we all know, technology has made life easier and more efficient in so many ways. This is also true when it comes to lawn care. There are a variety of lawn-care apps available that can help you monitor your soil, track the weather, remind you when to water or fertilize your grass, and even suggest new plants for your landscaping project. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, these tools can help make lawn maintenance easier and more enjoyable.
Here Are Some Cool Technology You Can Add To Upgrade Your Lawn
- Smart sprinkler systems – Automatically water your lawn and plants at the right time of day with a smart sprinkler system. This can save you time, money, and effort while ensuring that your grass and plants remain healthy. You can get these professionally installed now with Heroes Lawn Care.
- Soil sensors – Keep track of soil moisture levels in real-time with soil sensors. These devices measure temperature and humidity to let you know when it’s time to water or fertilize your lawn.
- Garden Trackers – Keep tabs on your garden throughout the season with a garden tracker app. Monitor bugs and pests, track watering schedules, and get tips on how to improve plant health.
- Lawn mowers – Make lawn care easier with a robotic lawn mower. Set it to run at night or while you’re away so that your grass is always looking its best.
- Outdoor lighting – Add a touch of ambiance to your outdoor space with smart LED lights. Choose from various colors, patterns, and effects for the perfect finishing touch.
Of course, how could we forget about traditional ways of upgrading our lawn game?
Consider adding a water feature.
Whether it’s a koi pond or a fountain, adding a water feature is a great way to upgrade your lawn. Not only does it add visual interest, but it can also have practical benefits such as providing wildlife with a drinking spot.
Add in an outdoor kitchen.
Adding in an outdoor kitchen can really take your yard to the next level. You’ll be able to enjoy cooking and entertaining outdoors while also taking advantage of all the natural beauty surrounding you.
Install walkways or pathways
Walkways or pathways will make it easier for you to get around your yard and highlight different areas of your landscape. You can choose from materials such as pavers, bricks, stones, and more for added texture and design.
Create a seating area
Adding comfortable seating is a great way to relax and enjoy your outdoor space. Consider adding benches, chairs, or even hammocks so that you can sit back and take it all in.
By combining both traditional and modern techniques when upgrading your lawn this new year, you’ll be able to create an oasis to enjoy for years to come! So don’t wait any longer – start planning now and turn your backyard into the perfect retreat.
Thank you for reading!


They say, "the grass is always greener on the other side."
Well, it doesn't have to be that way. Not if you choose the right lawn fertilizer for your lawn and learn to apply it correctly.
In caring for your yard, lawn fertilizer is a key ingredient. It helps to provide essential nutrients and prevent excessive weed growth.
However, what most homeowners don't know is that fertilizer can be a double-edged sword. If applied improperly, it can actually do more harm than benefit to your garden.
So what's the secret? In this article, we'll go over the ins and outs of how and when to fertilize your lawn. By the end, your grass will be looking as healthy and vibrant as possible.
Choosing the Right Fertilizer
Ready to take your lawn to the next level? First, you must choose the right type of fertilizer. This might seem pretty overwhelming at first, with so many names to choose from and numbers to make sense of.
When walking into any store, you'll be sure to find big-name brands like Scott's and Miracle-Gro that use synthetic fertilizer. However, we strongly recommend opting for an all-natural, organic product. You can find ones like these in our PRO ORGANIC shop.
Synthetic fertilizers are bad for the planet, plain and simple. They contain a variety of harmful chemicals that contaminate your soil, groundwater, and hurt the micro-organisms living in the Earth. In addition, synthetic fertilizers heavily contribute to pollution. Significant amounts of fossil fuels are used in their production, releasing carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases into our atmosphere.
Synthetic fertilizers are also harmful to your yard. They often work too quickly and, with high concentrations of substances like nitrogen, can overfeed and damage your plants. Additionally, synthetic fertilizers deplete nutrients from the soil and lead to an excessive buildup of toxic chemicals in the ground.
On the other hand, organic lawn fertilizers are not only better for the environment, but also much more effective in encouraging plant growth.
Organic fertilizers work slowly. They allow plants to more gradually absorb the natural nutrients they need and ensure a season-long supply. They also help improve soil texture, enrich microbial life, and are free of dangerous ingredients, making your healthy lawn more eco-friendly and safer for plants, pets, and people!
When to Start Fertilizing
Now that you've chosen the right organic fertilizer for your lawn, it's time to get to work!
The best time to start fertilizing is in the spring — right around mid-to-late April. This is when plants are just beginning to blossom, the grass is just beginning to grow, and the soil temperature reaches about 55 degrees Fahrenheit. We suggest using a soil thermometer to check that your soil is at just the right temperature.
The slow-release organic formula should provide more than enough nutrients to last throughout the spring, into the warmer coming months.
Still, hot summer months can be tough on your yard, thanks to lack of rainfall, heat, insects, and foot traffic. The next time to feed your lawn should be about 6-8 weeks after the first feeding — typically sometime in June or July. Your summer feeding will replenish the fertilizer supply, preserve the health and color of your grass, and rejuvenate some rough patches.
Finally, the last fertilizer application of the year will be in early-to-mid fall. This will help strengthen root systems going into the winter months and better prepare your grass for the next growing season.
How To Apply Fertilizer
Now that you're all prepared, it's time to finally begin feeding your lawn! The process of applying fertilizer is quite simple and can be broken down into several essential steps.
Step 1: Purchase a Spreader
You should avoid dispersing fertilizer by hand since this often leads to inconsistent spread. Before your first lawn feeding, make sure to buy a mechanical spreader and learn how to use it properly.
There are two basic types of spreaders: broadcast spreaders (also known as rotary spreaders) and drop spreaders. When choosing one, be sure to keep in mind your lawn's specific needs.
Broadcast spreaders use a rotating plate to release fertilizers, scattering granules several feet to the sides and in front of the vehicle. This ensures consistent and convenient coverage of large areas.
Drop spreaders allow granules to fall through a narrow opening at the bottom of the device, allowing for a more precise covering of particular areas.
Step 2: Water Before Fertilizing
A few days before fertilizing, be sure to water your yard thoroughly. Sometimes, a nice rain can even do the job for you.
Having moist soil will allow fertilizer to more readily seep into the ground. However, if your grass has turned brown during a period of drought, avoid applying fertilizer.
Before feeding your lawn, remember to check the weather forecast. If you happen to fertilize right before a heavy downpour, much of the product might be washed away. Don't let your hard work go to waste!
Step 3: Feeding Day Preparations
First, prepare the mechanical spreader. Calibrate the rate-of-flow and other settings properly, and make sure the vehicle can be easily maneuvered.
Next, be sure to carefully read the instructions given on the fertilizer package in order to know how much product to use. When in doubt, use less, not more.
Step 4: Spreading Time!
Time for the main event!
When fertilizing, walk at a steady, moderate pace. It is essential that you remember to always push – never pull — your spreader.
Start off by applying fertilizer along the perimeter of your lawn. This way, you won't have to worry about missing any edges.
Then, begin moving inward, going up and down the yard in parallel strips. After reaching the end of each strip, close the spreader's chute and make the necessary turn. Next, reopen the chute and continue walking along the next strip.
You should keep going until the entire lawn is covered.
Step 5: Cleanup and Re-Watering
Congrats on finishing the job! There are just a few more things to do before calling it a day.
First, be sure to clean up any fertilizer that may have spilled or scattered into other areas like your driveway or sidewalk. Before packing up your spreader, rinse out its basin and clean the wheels thoroughly so that it'll be ready to go for next time.
Finally, water the lawn once more. This time, distribute water a bit more lightly than the first time around. The purpose of this second watering is to wash residual granules off the grass blades and into the soil. Again, make sure to check the weather forecast before fertilizing so that a sudden storm doesn't wash away all your efforts.
And that's it! At last, you can sit back, relax and watch your grass grow into a luscious sea of green over the next few weeks.
Oh, and be ready to do it all over again in a couple of months...
All in all, fertilizing your lawn is a simple process that you'll be confident doing in no time. And, by choosing an organic fertilizer like PRO ORGANIC Lawn Food, you'll be helping both the planet and your green grass. Plus, in the end, you'll have a lush lawn that will be the envy of all your neighbors.


This is a sample of the stories that will be available every month on AdoptaFarm.
Different stories will be added as the months go by reflecting the the work being
done on Lochdhu throughpout the year. Click on the photos to see the full size version.
It's early in the morning at Lochdhu, and it's time to feed the sheep. The main part of the flock's diet over the winter is grass silage, but the female sheep (ewes) are pregnant and this wouldn't give them enough nutrients to feed them over their pregnancy on it's own. A concentrate, which is a mixture of things like soya, sugar beet pulp, maize, barley and some minerals to supply all the ewe's requirements, is brought in by a lorry and pneumatically blown into the big silo bin, in the corner of the farmyard. There is a special chute on it specially designed to fill the trailer on the four wheel bike which is called a snacker.
The bulk silo holds 5.5 Tonnes of sheep feeding concentrate. It has been specially formed into "rolls" about the size of a thumb. These are easy for the sheep to find and pick up when the snacker trailer drops them automatically on the ground. The snacker is pulled behind the farm bike and holds about 250Kg.
Jake the collie is the farm sheepdog and likes to go around the sheep every morning with Farmer Bob. He's got a special mat on the back of the bike which he sits on while Farmer Bob zooms about. Jake loves the wind in his face and looks over Farmer Bobs shoulder when they go across the fields.
It's important to get round the sheep early in the morning to make sure that they are all OK. The sheep can hear the bike coming along the hill from Lochdhu, and by the time the bike and the snacker get to the field gate, all the sheep in the field are waiting for their feed, and, like to make a lot of noise.
This particular morning there was a hard frost on the ground which is not unusual for this area, but the sheep are hardy, their thick fleeces keeping them warm.
As the bike drives along the field the snacker automatically drops concentrated feed in little piles of about 1Kg each. That's about the same size and weight as a bag of sugar. The ewes run around behind the snacker to find the concentrate.
You can just see the lumps of concentrate on the ground, (click on the picture to view full size). This is a really good way of feeding sheep at Lochdhu in the winter as the snacker can drop the concentrate on a fresh piece of ground every day. There is also very little waste and the ewes clean everything up in about 5 minutes.
There are about 140 ewes in this group feeding on the concentrate. the amount of concentrate they get each day depends on a number of factors. They only get concentrate feeding in the last 6 -7 weeks of their pregnancy. They are started off at about 100 grammes each per day and this is increased steadily until they are each getting about 1Kg.
In December all the ewes are scanned to determine the number of lambs they are carrying. The vet uses the same sort of Ultrasound device that Doctors use on pregnant women. Ewes carrying triplets, or in rare occasions quads, will be fed more than those carrying twins which is the normal number of lambs. Ewes with triplets maybe fed up to 1.5Kg of concentrate per day.
Ewes carrying twins will be fed a maximum of 1Kg per head per day. This year about 12% of all the ewes scanned are carrying single lambs. These ewes will only be fed Concentrate in the last 3 weeks of their pregnancy. This will be more than enough for their single lamb as any overfeeding could make the lamb too big for a comfortable and safe birth.
It is very important to get the feeding balance correct. Overfeeding will produce fat ewes with lambing problems and underfeeding will produce weak, small lambs with mothers that have no milk since all of the ewes available energy will go into producing a stronger lamb.
All the ewes have free access to silage (grass cut by Farmer Bob and stored over winter). The silage feeders are filled up with fresh silage every couple of days. After 3 days the silage starts to go off and the sheep will refuse to eat it (you thought you were a fussy eater!) and anything left will have to be thrown out.
There is no story for a few of the pictures but we decided to leave them in as the pictures are so good, click on the picture to enlarge it to full size.
All of the ewes that are not in lamb have already been sent to market. They are either unable to breed or too old. It does mean that there is more feed left for all the ones that are in lamb.
All the ewes will stay out in the open fields until one week before they are due to lamb, then they will be brought into the lambing shed to give birth.
Next month members will see the inside of the lambing shed and all that happens in it. Even the yukky bits!


Nutriplant® AG is a foliar nutritional supplement to enhance crop growth. The genetic potential for a crop is rarely reached due to stresses encountered during the growing season. Plants are more vulnerable and use more nutrients at particular stages of development. Nutriplant® AG is designed to be applied at these particular stages to strengthen the plant against everyday environmental stress, resulting in better yields and improved quality.
Contact American Ag Solutions for more information.
Nutriplant® AG contains nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, boron, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum and zinc. Nitrogen and boron are essential for bud vigor and fruit set. Nitrogen and zinc are needed for fruit size. Phosphorus hastens maturity and improves fruit quality, while potassium improves fruit color and increases cold hardiness. Sulfur is needed for flavor and protein synthesis. Cobalt increases resistance to stress, and copper contributes to color and flavor development. Iron promotes flowering and fruit set. Manganese aids in sugar metabolism, and molybdenum is involved in transport of phosphorus, a very important element in energy transport and storage. The synergism of all of these elements makes Nutriplant® AG effective.
- For use with a normal NPK Fertilizer program
- Increases photosynthesis by an average of 16%
- Can be applied by itself or can be co-applied with other chemicals
- Activates plant metabolism, allowing the roots to take up more nutrients from the ground
- Increases resistance to stress from heat, freezing, drought, insects, and disease.
- Has been around since 1989
The micronutrients in Nutriplant AG are chelated with a natural organic matter mixture made up of amino acids and carbohydrates. This makes the molecular structure smaller and lighter which allows the plant to absorb it a lot faster and use more of it. In contrast, most other foliar feeds use synthetic chelates which makes them larger and heavier in molecular structure, taking it longer for the plant to absorb.


Different farmers will enjoy the advantages of leasing the farming equipment. This will ensure the crops are harvested on the right time without experiencing the high cost that involves the machinery down payment. The farmers always rely on the full functionality of equipment daily. It is possible to have the business success when you consider the use of the right equipment.
It is essential to have more consideration of the replacement of various equipment like the harvesters, tractors and tillers. When you use the wrong machinery the returns will dwindle and the livelihood will be at stake. More to that the leasing equipment will ensure the improvement of various operations of the farmers.
Different farmers, on the other hand, will have the ability to know the crop cycle revenues. The best equipment will ensure the yielding of your produce is plenty. The best equipment, on the other hand, will assist the farmer in working effectively and meeting their expectations. When the work is missed in a day the farmer will get some consequences particularly because the farming is a sensitive sector. However when you carry some process of taking the traditional loan you will need some more time to be successful. With much consideration of equipment leasing you will be on the right track.
More to that the leasing of equipment is less costly. It is, therefore, possible for the small and local farmers to lease such equipment for their requirements. Additionally the leasing process of equipment is not hard and therefore anyone can opt for the method. You will have the chance to negotiate the leasing of equipment terms and consider to pay in installment way.
You will have an opportunity to try the equipment you are leasing without buying them. It is possible to get the equipment as you desire whether short term or long term. Depending with a certain task, you will have the ability to connect with the machine after leasing it. More benefit will be acquired from the leasing of equipment depending on your work.
Leasing of equipment will help you to work with modern technology. Depending with your needs you require to choose the equipment that is matching with the latest technology. Choosing the modern equipment you will be on the right track since your work will be very easier and efficient since you will only need less effort to accomplish it. The other benefit you will get after leasing your farm equipment is free up of your working capital which you will need to utilize it to other activities. When you consider the leasing of equipment you will acquire some new opportunities and ensure the growth of your business is witnessed. With some great factors you will succeed in leasing the equipment and therefore have a great chance to fulfill your desire.


Nurseryland Front Lawn
- 500g, 2kg, 5kg
- Nurseryland Front Lawn is the perfect “all around” mixture and is suitable for front yards, boulevards, back and side areas.
- Will blend in nicely with existing grass.
Formulated for your climate, Front Lawn is the perfect "all around" mixture suitable for front and backyards, boulevards, and side areas. Front Lawn blends very nicely with existing grass in overseeding applications. Apply at a rate of 500g:15m² (1lb:150 ft²) when seeding new lawns or 500g:30m² (1lb:300 ft²) when overseeding existing lawns.


FAITHFUL EARTHKEEPING: VST @ NARAMATA
April 24 – 28, 2017
Naramata Centre, Okanagan
Join us to consider the Christian foundations and motivations for care of the earth. Discussions, readings and lectures will be framed by the issues of food security, biodiversity loss, climate change and land ethics, and participants will spend time with their hands in the soil to help prepare the Centre’s Farm Garden.
Led by Leah Kostamo of A Rocha Canada (www.arocha.ca).


With winter long gone, spring has taken over and is in full charge. With the changing of the seasons it's a great time to introduce and talk about some of these changes the children might see. Children will notice some of the major differences, such as the weather getting warmer and the trees starting to grow buds. It's great to help children understand and know that the environment changes around them as the season changed too. So I gave the children the opportunity to witness these changes by giving them seeds to investigate. I wanted them to understand how the seed started, as they will observer its change to what it will become as it grows. They looked at the seeds and noticed they were not all the same, so I created a game for the children to identify what plant the seeds belonged to. The package that the seeds came in had the vegetable pictured on the front and the children hypothesize which vegetable belonged to which seed. They would take the packet and place it in front of the seeds they thought it belonged to. Some children made the right choices and others did not, and that's what happens when children or anyone is making educated guesses.
Some children investigated a bit further with the seeds on their own. They used magnify glasses to look at the differences and make observational drawings of the seeds to visually distinguish the differences they saw. Some traced the seed or speckled their paper with dots to resemble the many tiny carrot seeds. They would use their hands to feel what the seeds felt like from each other. Some children decided to use the microscopes to really get a look at what the seeds looked like up close. Once the children were done exploring the seeds our focus turned to what we should do with the seeds. Naturally, it brought us to the children wanting to choose some seeds and plant them. So planting them is exactly what we did. I let the children pick one seed each and we planted them in little cardboard starter cups, watered them and placed them in the window. Most of the children had a wonderful understanding of the three basic needs for a plant's survival. I asked them what plants needed to help them grow,and the children responded that plants need sun, water, and soil to help them grow.
All the children that have come into the STEAM room across the board have shown interest in the tools and building. Most of the children have had lots of experience with using hammers and real nails, so it was no surprise for the children on how to use the tools properly and safely for the next part. A couple weeks after we planted our seeds, we looked and noticed they were just beginning to sprout. We talked about what would happen when they grew bigger and where they would go. Through our discussion it was decided that they needed to be moved to a bigger housing area. I showed them a plant box I had created and asked if they wanted to create a box like this one. We looked and observed the box I had made, seeing how long the pieces were, what was used to attach those pieces together and where the nails were hammered in . We found wood pieces that matched the already created box. The children got a hammer and we started nailing the wood pieces together. The previous times that the children used the tools they were testing how to use them and understanding how they feel and work with various materials. Now they were using the tools to make something instead of experimenting, and that made them very excited. They were putting their skills of measuring, hammering, sawing, and problem solving to great use to get their boxes completed. Every class that participated in this planting project created their own box and eventually decorated them.
When all the classes finished building their boxes, it was time to transfer the plants to their new boxed home. They filled the boxes with soil all the way to the very top. We noticed that their plants were growing and at how big they had gotten. We compared them to how other plants looked and tried to identify what plants were similar to each other and which ones were different at the stages they were at in their development. We looked at the seeds we planted weeks ago to see how they changed from a seed to what they were now, so the children could remember what the plant was and get a perspective on the growth that has been happening. We pulled the cardboard off from around the plant and looked at the soil. We noticed that some of the plants had these "stringy white things" poking out. A lot of children didn't know what it was, but a few knew it was the roots of the plant. After they pondered what the purpose of the roots was, I explained that they help drink the water from the soil when we water the plants. We opened holes in the soil of the children's planter box so we could place in their freshly budding plants. I had to mentioned how important it was that we handle the plants gently when transferring them and make sure we don't bend or squash their plants. It's valuable for children to understand that we need to take care of these plants and keep the plants safe so they can grow big and strong, just as we take care or ourselves.
After all the classes transferred their plants to their boxes, it has been routine for the classes to come in to tend to their plants by watering them every couple days. Some classes were able to take their boxes to their classes because their rooms had the luxury of getting the sun most of the day. Now the children are excitedly waiting for their plants to start producing vegetables for them to eat and enjoy. To take a look back at all the hard work all the classes put into getting to where we are now is amazing. All the information and skills that these children have learned, and having their own personal curiosities answered during this whole process - all of this will stay with them. While walking around the school, some children ask how their plants are doing, and to satisfy their interest ,I bring them in so they can take a look. They come in with delight and happy faces, seeing their plants are doing well and are still growing. It's wonderful for children to have this opportunity to go in depth with plants, because when you watch children make connections with nature its really obvious to see that it makes them happy.


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Established in December 2014, Farmboy Garden is a small veteran owned, family operated agricultural business providing top quality local farm fresh produce to local retailers. Although, currently focused on producing quality microgreens, we plan to continue providing other specialty crops (tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, etc.) as well. Our overall mission is to support our customers’ needs by providing the best quality local farm fresh produce available. We have listened to our customers and continue to align the company to support their produce needs year-round.
We hope you enjoy our produce. Please let us know what we can do to improve your experience with Farmboy Garden local farm fresh produce.


Pressure hose with pressed nipples on each sides DKOL M14x1.5m for connecting spray heads to high pressure pumping systems, consists of:
- One hand coupling M14x1.5
- One hand closure plug 1/4''
Hose ready assembled
Dimensions hose: Di 6mm, Da 13.5mm L 30m
Pressure: max. 180bar
- High pressure hose L 15m, suitable for high pressure pump system (prod. no. 715)
- High pressure hose L 50m, suitable for high pressure pump system (prod. no. 5055)


CBD Wholesale, Light Cannabis and Light Marijuana Wholesale in Europe. We strive to offer only the best, high quality products. Read more about us and our products below.
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We deal only with legal marijuana and ship only legal hemp with THC levels that match your country's laws and regulations.
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All our products are 100% organic and made from EU certified and approved industrial hemp. We do our own growing, nurturing, trimming and drying in one single factory. In this way we can really keep our production cost down but at the same time keep the quality at an all time high.
All our products are grown indoors and We combine tried-and-true heartland farming with innovative horticultural techniques to grow a select range of cannabis strains. Our focus is on consistency—a pure cannabis that our customers can trust and count on. With over 4000sqm of growing facilities and computer monitored temperature, lightning, soil content and moisture we have a outstanding quality in our products.
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After we have harvested the crops we need to dry (Curing) the herbs for best results. We monitor the drying with computers and manual inspections every 6 hours. The rapidly expanding industry of cannabis cultivation has led to inquiries regarding controlled environment chambers for processes in this field. The drying (Curing) process is critical to maintaining proper levels of cannabinoids and preventing mold and mildew.
After the Hemp has dried we move the herbs to our trimming room where all the flowers (buds) are separated by hand from the leafs and stems and our great trimming specialists select only the finest flowers for our end product. Whats left from the trimming is of course reused for growing new plants but also used to extract CBD oils and other extracts.
Here at Viracan we always make sure our products are of the best quality possible. We always test our products regularly for both THC, CBD and terpene profile and amounts. We also regulary test for heavy metals and pesticides but as all our growing is done indoor we have never to date had any problems with pesticides. You can feel safe using Viracan products.
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Coffea arabica is a polyploid species, carrying four copies of the eleven chromosomes typical of the genus Coffea, totaling 44 (2n = 4x = 44). Technically, it is described as an allotetraploid genome, the result of a hybridization between two diploid species, Coffea canephora and Coffea eugenioides, which doubled arabica's chromosome number to 44.
This genome sequence was derived from a Coffea arabica plant of the Red Bourbon variety.
The genome was sequenced with Illumina technology at the Istituto di Genomica Applicata in Udine, Italy. Given the inherent complexity of a tetraploid genome, it was sequenced using a hierarchical approach instead of a more common whole genome shotgun approach.
The coffee (C. arabica) genome, realized by an Italian partnership led by illycaffè and Lavazza, is made available for advancing research on a non-profit basis.
To respect the rights of the data producers and contributors, you acknowledge that by downloading the genome in scaffolds and annotation files below you are agreeing to the following principles:
Scalabrin, S., Toniutti, L., Di Gaspero, G. et al. A single polyploidization event at the origin of the tetraploid genome of Coffea arabica is responsible for the extremely low genetic variation in wild and cultivated germplasm. Sci Rep 10, 4642 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61216-7
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The Guatemala Cardamom harvest is complete, and yields are 15% higher when compared to last year. If you remember, last year also saw a 10-15% increase in yield compared to the prior
year. Prices for seeds are volatile and seeds from the second and third cuts are of lower quality,
reducing essential oil yields and increasing costs.
Due to large exporters having left the seed market, prices are down, and producers may wait
until the start of the next harvest to sell their product.
We anticipate oil will be available at the end of November or December. Cardamom is an
extremely volatile spice so giving us your volumes ahead of time helps us to secure the most favorable offer for your company.


Truly Grains is a young Marin-based company on a mission to make grains great again.
Truly Grains Pasta uses only ancient variety grains, also known as landrace, that have been around for hundreds of years, and haven’t been changed by modern breeding techniques. They work with small farms to grow our products organically, and avoid industrial agriculture.
They mill their grains whole using a traditional stone mill, so nothing is removed. Compare that to modern whole wheat, which is ground on a steel roller mill; all the parts are separated before milling. So even though it’s called “whole” wheat, it often is all the endosperm (starch and gluten) and just a portion of the nutrient-rich bran and germ.
There is a new movement around bringing back whole grain foods (especially wheat) the way they were made before the introduction of modern breeding techniques, chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and industrial roller mills. Truly Grains is at the forefront; learn more on their Facebook page.
You’ll love the taste of their organically grown, ancient grain, stone ground pasta. More nutritious, more delicious.
The way nature intended.


Svalbard Seeds, the new short film about the Seed Cultures Initiative and the second deposit of artworks into the Svalbard Ark.
The documentary has been made for the Seed Cultures Initiative; a project based in Svalbard (Norway) that seeks to create a visual artwork archive to preserve the cultural heritage of the seeds. It aims to celebrate the interrelationships of seeds with other beings and honors the fertile links between biological and cultural diversity in agricultural systems.
The short film is a chronicle of a group of artists arriving on Svalbard Island exposing their works and then burying them in an abandoned coal mine next to the Global Seed Vault.
Link: Vimeo-Svalbard Seeds
Camera, sound and edition: Núria Campabadal
Curator: Fern Wickson
February 23th 2020


At Los Poblanos, we are dedicated to provide seasonally driven cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients that build on our long established relationships with local farmers. In addition, we strive to maintain a conservation ethic by preserving the agricultural fields, formal gardens, art and architecture of Los Poblanos through sustainable practices. Kyle Johnson, our on-site Farmer, works hard using sustainable farming methods to grow the best quality heirloom produce for our Chef and the kitchen staff. Our Vimeo channel showcases farmers, restaurants, inns, and others who share in this philosophy and commitment to quality. Take a moment to browse the selection of videos below.


Catalagan Golf Club & Resort and Beverly Place Golf & Country Club now use Texas Golf Carts from the Turf Company
- Published: Wednesday, 27 May 2015 09:50
- Written by The Turf Company
The Turf Company, one of the country’s leading and most trusted distributors of irrigation systems, precision mowing equipment, golf cars and other utility vehicles, recently turned over 5 units of 2-seater (36V) Texas Eagle EG2026K golf cars to Calatagan Golf Club & Resort and 20 units of the 2-seater (48V) Texas Eagle EG2028K01 golf cars to Beverly Place Golf & Country Club recently. Calatagan Golf Club in Batangas and Beverly Place in Mexico, Pampanga are the latest golf courses to join the roster of prestigious clients of The Turf Company which includes some of the country’s prominent and golf clubs preferred by golfers of all skill levels.


If your tray is large enough, you can plant almost anything. The ebb and flow, also known as flood and drain, is one of the most popular system used in hydroponics as well as aquaponics. Cannabis ebb and flow system aka flood and drain cannabis ebb and flow system is a very popular method among first time hydroponicists. How to make a diy ebb and flow hydroponic system 5 steps. It uses a submersible pump in a nutrient reservoir to pump nutrients into an upper tray containing the plants. Using hydroponics for food production adams county. After a brief period to saturate the media, the tray is then drained back into the. Flood and drain or ebb and flow hydroponics systems are easy to build but how often to flood. Hanging hydroponics is an engineered, vertical, indoor gardening systems that saves you space, money, and time. Get outdoors for some landscaping or spruce up your garden. Then make a bunch of drain holes in the bottoms you cut off. Basic hydroponic systems and how they work there are 6 basic types of hydroponic systems. And since your pumps are only pumping a short time each day, the system is extremely reliable and efficient.
Its versatile and can accommodate pots of any size, or even rockwool blocks. The system involves using flood tables to house the porous containers so. Nov 01, 2014 kit list fastfit tray 2 x 4 duralastics ebb and flow tray 2 x 4 hydroflow ebb and flow fittings kit. July 1, 2019 if you havent heard or seen ebb and flow hydroponics in action so far, dont be alarmed. How to build an ebb and flow hydroponic system greentrees. Cannabis ebb and flow system aka flood and drain best. Hydroponic tomatoes are grown in a nutrient solution rather than soil, although they are typically placed in a nonsoil material that can support their roots and hold the nutrients. All three of these systems can be built from individual components purchased separately, or you can buy a complete setup kit from online retailers or hydroponics stores. You can drill the holes, but it might be easier to use a hot metal poker to melt the holes in the plastic.
Ebb and flow systems are simple, reliable, and low cost but require a little more work and maintenance than a drip system does. Ebb and flow hydroponics the easy way hydroponics base. Ebb and flow hydroponic system step by step hydroponics. Unrivaled guide on how to grow the perfect weed using hydroponics, including detailed info on each hydroponic system available hydroponic marijuana systems are perfect for large plants, it can easily handle a single tomato or pepper plant or a couple of smaller plants like lettuce.
Ebb and flow systems of hydroponic gardens the spruce. Ebb and flow hydroponic system relies completely on flooding and draining the plant roots at certain periods of time, to ensure maximum growth. Shallow aggregate ebbandflow system for greenhouse lettuce. How to grow hydroponic tomatoes with pictures wikihow. Hydroponics for beginners the definitive guide green. This type of set up allows for more options than some of the beginner setups such as lettuce rafts. Ebb and flow hydroponics systems feed plants automatically with a simple flood and drain watering method. The three most basic setups recommended for beginners are wick, water culture, and ebb and flow. Ebb and flow system big boy ebb and flow hydroponics system. Ebb and flow systems, for aquaponics and modular hydroponic plants and gardens. When the pump turns off the solution flows back down the filldrain fitting and out the pump. Ebb and flow hydroponics system free plans hydroponics. If you have just arrived at this website looking for an ebb and flow hydroponics system, you might want to go back to page one of this minifarm plan.
How a hydroponic flood and drain system operates quite simple. Hydroponics for beginners the definitive guide green and. If you do little experiments like this in your hydroponics system you will. Pots or a flood tray are filled with a grow media such as gravel, clay pellets, lava rock etc. Rather than counting on the soil to provide plants with nutrients, a hydroponic setup gives them. Ebb flow hydroponics soak roots in nutrients via consecutive flooding and draining. Add nutrients to water and add plants to the flood trays. Customizing fertilizer regiments to match crops and available. These are the same lettuce plants after 6 days in the hydroponic system. Lesson 1 introduction to hydroponics lesson aim discuss the nature and scope of hydroponics systems.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Hydroponics the beginner rsquo s guide to building an efficient hydroponic system for your garden. Complete hydroponic kit using flood and drain method comes with everything you need to set up your new growing station light system and nutrients sold separately. Complete hydroponic kits hydroponics gardening simplified. Pdf ebbandflow shallow aggregate beds for greenhouse. They areflexible in scale and design, and can house netted pots of any size. The ebb and flow hydroponics method is an easy way of growing vegetables, flowers and herbs without the use of soil.
What you need to build a flood and drain ebb and flow system. The goal is to flood the plants for a specific period of time, drain, and then reflood them before the grow media dries out. A look back has seen us cover hydroponics systems that are either simple or advanced. For ordering information, please follow the link below to see my page on face book. In the recent two decades, there is a stirred interest of growers into hydroponics when it is applied to largescale greenhouse farms around the world to provide foods for millions of. Big boy is one of the most wellrecognized names in ebb and flow hydroponics because it provides exceptional versatility, and most importantly, it produces tremendous plant growth. View printable pdf how to increase a plants growth rate with a ebb and flow hydroponics system. The white pots filled with the haydite are much larger. Ebb and flow hydroponics is a method of growing plants hydroponically that is known for its reliability, simplicity of operation and low cost of investment.
What is ebb and flow hydroponics and how does it work. Ebb and flow is one of the most reliable and easy to build hydroponic systems. The pump only needs to run long enough to reach the top of the overflow fitting. How to set up an ebb and flow flood and drain hydroponics growing system part 1 of 6 duration. How to grow hydroponic plants at home popular mechanics.
As with other types of gardening, there are no hardandfast rules. Oct 03, 2017 how to make a diy ebb and flow hydroponic system 5 steps by alex trpkovich, october 3, 2017 last updated. Sep 30, 2016 this is a fully automated ebb and flow hydroponics system. Water floods the bedding tray and stale air is pushed out and plant roots are equally fed and bathed. Besides how easy they are to build, you can use almost any materials you have lying around to build them, so you dont need.
There are currently many excellent brands offering organic nutrients. The pots sit in a plastic tray which in turn sits above a reservoir of nutrient solution. With the grow flows easytoprogram controller unit, you can pretty much set it and forget it. Ebb flow hydroponics system ebb and flow hydroponics, also known as flood and drain or sometimes just as a flood table, is one of the most popular hydroponic systems in use. The ebb and flow hydroponic system also called flood and drain is the classic hydroponic setup. Introduction to hydroponics hydroponics is the process used to grow plants without soil and literally means working water. The amount of solution that goes into the tray is controlled by the overflow fitting. Viagrow ebb and flow hydroponics system delivers the perfect amount of water, nutrients and oxygen to your plants. There are hundreds of variations on these basic types of systems, but all hydroponic methods are a variation or combination. Mar 25, 2014 ebb and flow systems were one of the first hydroponic systems used by hobbyists and commercial growers. Ebb and flow systems can seem daunting to beginners, but they are perfect for the hobbyist with a bit of experience who is looking to upgrade their system. Simple, reliable and prolific, they provide periodic flooding of the plant roots with nutrient solution, followed by draining back into a reservoir for reuse.
Consisting of a nutrient reservoir placed below a growing tray with a pump activated by a timer to flood the grow table for a short period of time several times per day, which when draining back to the reservoir pulls oxygen through the root systems of. You don t have to dig around in dirt look for weeds or wonder if your plants are getting enough nutrients from the soil. Water floods the bedding tray and stale air is pushed. Big boy, the industrys most popular ebb and flow hydroponic system, is available exclusively at htg supply. It is easy to understand and home systems can be constructed with minimal technical knowledge. Nutrient solutions for hydroponic systems 11 accumulation in substrates, the controlled leaching with water of good quality is an alternative ansorena, 2004. Thanks to its clever design, it allows you to grow plants in a largely automated way.
Also known as flood and drain hydroponics, ebb and flow hydroponics is a system in which a tray or other container full of marijuana plants is flooded several times per day with nutrientrich solution. Dec 27, 2016 ebb and flow, or flood and drain, hydroponic systems are popular with home growers for many reasons. Notice the haydite pots in the white pots in the front row and the hydroton pot in the middle of them. Recipe for hydroponic lettuce nutrient stock solutions. Subirrigation hydroponic systems, also known as flood and drain or ebb and flow, is one of the most popular hydroponic growing techniques.
Ebb and flow is a lowcost, highefficiency hydroponic system. Ebb and flow hydroponics systemv4x4comp the home depot. Ebb and flow hydroponic system free plans hydroponics. Pdf shallow aggregate ebbandflow system for greenhouse. Commercial growers have used ebb and flow systems in large scale aquaponic applications because the medium used to support the plants can double as a biofilter for the nitrates found in fish waste. Lesson 1 introduction to hydroponics lesson aim introduction. Aeroponics is an exciting improvement on hydroponics. If you havent heard or seen ebb and flow hydroponics in action so far, dont be alarmed. These systems are very easy to understand, build and maintain. View printable pdf what is ebb and flow hydroponics and how does it work.1341 643 326 1312 245 188 1220 305 879 1229 140 581 715 1485 382 530 665 1383 1167 934 1200 470 1490 53 380 555 1002 851 1183 613 1498 1411 417 557 378 864 388 340 415


Town and community grants
Please note that the availability of programs under the Watering WA initiative has recently changed and this website is currently being updated. For further information regarding Watering WA please contact the Rural Water Planning section on 1800 780 300 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.org
Watering WA Towns
Watering WA Towns will provide grants of up to $2 million for community water supply improvements in dryland agricultural areas receiving less than 600 mm average annual rainfall.
The program will focus on community benefits and be open to local governments, community groups and businesses.
Watering WA Towns are open for applications.
Community Water Supply Program
The Community Water Supply Program supports regional communities to prepare for periods of low rainfall in the dryland agricultural zone receiving less than 600 mm annual average rainfall. The program aims to encourage the planning and establishment of reliable non-potable water supplies to meet emergency farmland water needs and reduce scheme water use. This highly successful program has assisted broad-acre farming communities and towns to establish or improve non-potable water supplies for 20 years.
Historically the Community Water Supply Program provided grants of up to $100 000 for community non-potable water supply improvements. The program will re-open for applications under Watering WA Towns in late 2016 with a broader eligibility criteria.
Applications for funding
To register your interest and receive notification when the program is open for application please call 1800 780 300 or email email@example.com.


A brief history of The Hemp Store
Jonathan and Lisa grew a crop of Industrial Hemp on the family farm in Suffolk back in the 1990’s.
It opened our eyes as to the fantastic potential of the hemp plant – surely one of nature’s great gifts. We watched as the tiny seed germinated within days, and then, just 100 days later, was a beautiful tall plant (over 2 meters) swaying in the Fenland winds – all on very poor and thin Breckland soil that struggled to support the more usual East Anglian crops of barley, wheat, potatoes and sugar beet without large inputs of fertilisers, pesticides and irrigating water – expensive on the pocket and of course expensive to the environment.
We also discovered the huge variety of uses for the hemp plant – fabric to make clothes and bags, seeds to make nutritious oil, well being food, bath, body and soaps to nourish and moisturise the skin, paper, bio fuel, building material and on and on!
Unbeknown to us at the time this crop would to shape the next phase of their lives.
The journey began when we left the farm in 1999 and set up The Hemp Store. We started on Cambridge Market (where will still trade on Sundays) with a determination to not only offer products made from eco friendly sources but that were also quality products – well made, sustainable, fairly traded and sourced and different. Today our mission remains the same.
Over the last 20 years we have met an array of wonderful characters – many who became firm friends – Udaya and Rosie Thapa from Nepal, Vidhi and Aichin Brorson from Denmark – the founders of Hemp Valley, John and Rachel of Thought Clothing, Gavin and Ash at THTC, and Amit and his family makers of the wonderful hemp Sativa Bags.
More recently it has worked the other way around.
We have been friends with Tom for over 15 years. Tom is the finest of professional soap-makers.
With our passion for all things hemp and Tom’s brilliant and innovative skills in formulating and making all manner of soaps, balms and creams, the seeds were sown for our own locally made hemp bath, body and soaps range.
In 2018 we achieved official organic recognition for all the organic ingredients used in our range by the Organic Food Federation (non-food). This means that our customers can be assured that all our organic ingredients are fully certified (not a requirement for cosmetic manufacturers (yet) but something we thought was important). We also achieved registration with The Vegan Society following their own thorough audit of all our ingredients – this means that vegans can buy with full confidence knowing that all our products that carry The Vegan Society logo are 100% vegan friendly.
We remain a small family business still following our initial vision to offer sustainable, eco friendly and quality goods to be savoured and enjoyed by all those with a passion and a care for our planet.
We supply our own range of hemp products to independent retail outlets (eco shops, zero waste stores, local stores, environmental web shops etc.).
If you are interested in stocking our super hemp stuff then please email us with your details, location etc. and we can forward you our current trade price list.


Holista is recognized as India’s leading manufacturers and exporters of quality food. We manufacture a wide range of premium coconut kernel products - virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut milk powder, coconut cream and desiccated coconut and RBD coconut oil. This, and our food ingredients and preparatory products are marketed under the brand names Arogya and Coco Magic.
The rich Indian tradition emphasizes the importance of coconut in all its rituals. It is because the yields of the tree - the fruit with its refreshing water, its tasty kernel and oil – all carry a lot of health benefits. The tree is looked upon as that which returns the care bestowed on it, through its sweet coconut water and the varied uses of its products. India records a whopping 3000+ years of coconut cultivation!
Our raw material procurement is inland, as India enjoys the 3rd position in coconut production. India, with its cultivation of coconut trees, is definitely a better choice for the coconut market. Playing on home ground thus puts us in an advantageous position, in relation to procurement and transport of raw materials and cost of production.
Time is of utmost importance in the natural food products business. Since we ship our products from the Tuticorin Port to the western countries, the voyage period is less and the goods reach the destination within the stipulated time. The distance the goods travel is directly proportionate to the ocean freight charges. This enables us to maintain an almost stable cost of production
Buying from India gives you a concession in Import Duty as Indian goods fall into the GSP (Generalized System of Preferences) which is an added advantage for who importers of our products. We value your trust hence we are committed to quality and on-time delivery.


Lemon Tree 20L (Cape Rough Skin)
The Cape Rough Skinned Lemon is the oldest variety of lemon in South Africa. It was named for its bumpy, uneven thick skinned yellow fruit, and is sweeter than other lemon varieties. The fruit is oval, and 7 to 12cm in length. The tree has an upright habit with a roundish crown, growing to an average 3 to 6m in height, and has sharp thorns on the branches. It has dense foliage, and the leaves are oval shaped, and a dark, slightly glossy green.
The tree have thorny branches, produces fruit all year round and needs water at least every 3 weeks from August to March. Acid Compost may be added to lemons to make them a bit sweeter.


Theme: Public Education
Location(s): Burnaby/New Westminster
Secondary: Your outdoor classroom will be our school garden. Create and develop lessons, deliver workshops to students, grades 8-12. Work with teachers in a cross curricular manner. Teach about sustainability, composting, dietary minerals, plant identification, garden maintenance, cooking, First Nations land principle, native plants, pollinators, invasive species.
Elementary and Middle School: Work with teachers to co-ordinate, schedule and connect with our elementary feeder schools. Create engaging garden workshops for grade 8 students and also classes from elementary schools who would walk to our garden as a fieldtrip to learn about urban gardening, food security, seed diversity, planting, composting, soil science, maintenance, nature walks and other workshops.
This cross-curricular garden involves teachers from several disciplines. Our goals are to teach students about food security, local food, gardening, soil science, ecology, and sustainability. If there is a Tech Ed teacher, who would like to build boxes or a pergola, even better! We realize that there is a shortage of outdoor learning space.
Many students do not have hands on exposure to gardening in our urban setting. We would also introduce students to agricultural sciences and careers opportunities in "sustainability/green careers".
Below are gardens where we have worked with other teacher candidates in the past in the inception years of other programs and gardens:
https://cfe.educ.ubc.ca/richmond-secondary-school/ (Richmond Secondary)
https://growingwithmcmath.wordpress.com/ (R.A. McMath)
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Travel to Burnaby, should be limited costs.


Home base of the N.V. Verenige Cultuur Maatschappijen (N.V. VCM).
The name "Rust en Werk" is the name of a plantation and also the name of the village that lies on the right bank of the Commewijne river. She is best known for her annual UL Fitre (Bodo) event and the beautiful landscape.
The VCM plantations that now consist of Plantation “Rust and Werk” together with the neighboring plantations “Lust tot Rust” and “Einde Rust”, were established around 1750 by Governor Wigbold Crommelin, who at the time was the Governor General in the colony of Suriname. sugar cane grown with a few other crops. The largest sugar factory in South America was at “Rust en Werk”. Over the centuries from the time of Crommelin the plantation was sold and handed over to various owners and in 1947 a change came with the establishment of the NV United Culture Society NV and expansion of business with more plantations than just “Rust and Werk” . N.V. VCM was purchased in 1979 by the current owner mr. Armand van Alen and has since been a thriving cattle farm. The company was expanded in recent years and now covers 11 surrounding plantations with a 12th plantation “Nut en Schadelijk”, better known as Herendijk, which is further upstream. Since 1987, a fish and shrimp company called Comfish has been established on the Einde Rust plantation.
VCM Plantages involves more than just crops and livestock; there is a rich history hidden here with many still-present remains. Visitors to the plantation are invited to take a walk through history and to imagine the plantations and their residents.
Compare the past with the present and experience the unique entourage. View our flora and fauna in this 5000 HA area and simply enjoy life in the beautiful green landscape.
The VCM plantations have so much to offer, from learning about the strategies in our method of animal husbandry and agriculture to experiencing nature. Come and experience a rich cultural experience that has been developed here on the VCM plantations over time.