Aquaponics Digest - Thu 10/04/01
Message 1: Kang kong
from conrad wilkins
Message 2: RE: Fish food
from "Hurlin' Will"
Message 3: RE: Pacu and Paroon shark
from "Hurlin' Will"
Message 4: Kang kong
from Neon Rosell
Message 5: Re: Kang kong
from "gutierrez-lagatta"
Message 6: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
from "gutierrez-lagatta"
Message 7: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
from "gutierrez-lagatta"
Message 8: RE: Kang kong
from "Hurst, Steve ( China)"
Message 9: Water spinach
from "gutierrez-lagatta"
Message 10: RE: Pacu and Paroon shark-Test Kits
from "Hurst, Steve ( China)"
Message 11: My location and bean question
from "Devon Williams"
Message 12: Re: My location and bean question
from kris book
Message 13: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
from "Brent Bingham"
Message 14: Please help
from "Louis N. Scerbo" <>
Message 15: Re: Please help
from "gerry magnuson"
Message 16: Re: Aquaponics Digest - Wed 10/03/01
from DAVEINBHAM 'at' aol.com
Message 17: Re: Please help
from Mick
Message 18: Re: Where are you located?
from BMac1978
Message 19: Anthrax
from "Gene Batten"
Message 20: Re: Where are you located?
from Wade Yarbrough
Message 21: Question regarding grow beds
from Andrei Calciu
Message 22: Re: Question regarding grow beds
from Mick
Message 23: Re: Where are you located?
from "gerry magnuson"
Message 24: Re: Question regarding grow beds
from "gerry magnuson"
Message 25: Re: Kang kong
from Peggy & Emmett
Message 26: Re: Where are you located?
from "Gene Batten"
Message 27: Re: Kang kong
from "Nilo Lancita"
Message 28: Re: Question regarding grow beds
from Bertmcl
| Message 1
Subject: Kang kong
From: conrad wilkins
Date: Wed, 03 Oct 2001 22:33:49 -0500
here are two good sites for info on kang kong
www.rain.org/greennet/docs/exoticveggies/html/chinesewaterspinach.htm
www.ku.ac.th/Agrinfo/veget/v31.html
Sounds like a perfect plant for s&s system. The second one gives
nutrition info and the first also gives a source for seeds.
Conrad
| Message 2
Subject: RE: Fish food
From: "Hurlin' Will"
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 23:13:56 -0700
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Reinvent the wheel? No, I'm trying to get advice from people who should
have the answers. I'm a newbie, I'm ignorant, not stupid. Ignorance is
curable (stupidity goes to the bone). Cure me! Part with some sage
advice or just some facts. I'm listening.
Will
-----Original Message-----
From: aquaponics-request 'at' townsqr.com
[mailto:aquaponics-request 'at' townsqr.com] On Behalf Of STEVE SPRING
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 6:18 PM
To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
Subject: Re: Fish food
WILL, WILL, WILL,
What in the Hell are you trying to do. Reinvent the wheel?
Forget this crap and spend a little more time just listening on this
list.
All that you have said is just B.S.
Contact me 'at' careplus22. Maybe I can help you from making
some of the same mistakes that I made. I only say this because it helps
Paula's list from being redundant. (Hope this is o.k. Paula.)
By the way, Paula, are you going to be in NC. ?
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: Hurlin' Will
To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 10:08 AM
Subject: Fish food
I'm getting some stripped bass and some crayfish to start up my small
system, but before I get them, what should I have on hand to feed them?
I saw something in Mother Earth News once that was a light bulb, a
vacuum cleaner and a pantyhose contraption. The person that built it
would turn it on at night, and bugs attracted to the light would get
sucked into the pantyhose. In the morning the power was shut off, and
the pile of bugs were dumped into the chicken coop for feed. Would
something like this work for cheap feed for fish?
Is there any worries about feeding crayfish scraps from dinner?
Will
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| Message 3
Subject: RE: Pacu and Paroon shark
From: "Hurlin' Will"
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 23:13:56 -0700
Howdy Steve
Your advice is practical. What more could I ask for? I'll watch the
fish, which arrive Saturday. Stripped bass hybrids.
I don't mind making mistakes once, but it is usually better to have
someone else make them for you. Thanks.
Will
> -----Original Message-----
> From: aquaponics-request 'at' townsqr.com
> [mailto:aquaponics-request 'at' townsqr.com] On Behalf Of STEVE SPRING
> Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 6:09 PM
> To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
> Subject: Re: Pacu and Paroon shark
>
> How do I monitor this and that? I don't!! I have several
> GOD!! I wish I had a jerk like me to correspond with when I
> first started this. I could have avoided so many mistakes.
>
> Steve
>
| Message 4
Subject: Kang kong
From: Neon Rosell
Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2001 23:46:03 -0700 (PDT)
Hello Steve and all,
kang kong is the pilipino name for the well known morning
glory. for more information go to this site
http://www.rain.org/greennet/docs/exoticveggies/html/waterconvolvulus.htm
I think you can buy seeds easyly
I hope this helps.
regards,
Neon
Cainta, Rizal Philippines
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| Message 5
Subject: Re: Kang kong
From: "gutierrez-lagatta"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 04:37:12 -0500
Steve,
Is that $3.00 wholesale or retail?
> Gee Whiz!! Wonder if there is a market for this? Has to be imported
from
> NY
.huh? Sells for $3.00/lb when they can get it. I can grow this
in my
> growbeds and it grows like crazy. Makes you think huh?
Adriana
| Message 6
Subject: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
From: "gutierrez-lagatta"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 04:49:15 -0500
Be sure to check with state regulators. I believe that water spinach
is considered an invasive (illegal) plant in some parts of the country
like Florida and possibly Texas?
> here are two good sites for info on kang kong
Adriana
| Message 7
Subject: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
From: "gutierrez-lagatta"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 05:17:23 -0500
Cehck http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jun98/spin0698.htm for
more information on this invasive plant.
> Be sure to check with state regulators. I believe that water
spinach
> is considered an invasive (illegal) plant in some parts of the
country
> like Florida and possibly Texas?
> > here are two good sites for info on kang kong
| Message 8
Subject: RE: Kang kong
From: "Hurst, Steve ( China)"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:26:34 +0800
Mick,
Thats not exactly true ! Like a lot of Asian cultures they eat a lot
of things, but most important it has to be very fresh.
A lot of the local vegetables are incredibly bland to eat. They generally
eat them with a fermented fish taste called "bagong", to spice them up.
This is definitely an aquired taste. Other vegetables like the
"banana hearts" and Ube take many days to prepare.
Of course there is a world of difference between the rich and poor peoples
diets. In a lot of the poorer areas in the South the staple diet is Casava.
The more money they have, the less vegetables they seem to eat. Lots of Pork
products, fried Fish, and sweet and sour flavours are the dishes of choice.
Now I have some experience with this as I live in the RP, and together with
my
Wife we run a fairly up-market Restaurant. Our Aquaponics products are being
used
to supply that Restaurant.
By the way, all of the local vegetables absolutely thrive in an Aquaponics
setup,
unfortunately they are not very profitable, over here at any rate.
If you are looking for exotic vegetables to produce, to target an ethnic
market
in the US, I personally would look for what the Chinese people like in your
area.
They are much more discerning when it comes to vegetables. Again, the
produce
must be VERY fresh. As I work Rota in China, I am looking for Chinese
produce and
trying to introduce it in the Philipines. So far I have ended up eating it
all
myself !
If anyone is interested in Philippine vegetable produce, let me know and I
will ask
my wife to give me a list. ( bear in mind it will be the "Tagalog" name,
will need
a Websearch to interpret it. )
Steve H
filipinos will eat anything alive or dead, matter of survival
.first ask
from which island in PI does his person come from
.I have seen soup made
with potato leaves, elephant grass
and everything from the pig cept the
squeal
.ever try pinut bit? dog on the run? I have
.you may grow bitter
melon,always in demand
and long beans
.cowboy
| Message 9
Subject: Water spinach
From: "gutierrez-lagatta"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 05:35:10 -0500
Be sure to check with the USDA for permitting requirements as Ipomea
aquatica is classified as a noxious weed.
List 3. FEDERAL NOXIOUS WEED REGULATION. 7 CFR 360
The following plants, seeds, or other parts capable of propagation are
within the definition of a "noxious weed" under the Federal Noxious
Weed Act of 1974 (7 USC 2802(c)). Listed noxious weeds may be moved
into or through the United States only under permit from the USDA
Plant Protection and Quarantine programs, and under conditions that
would not involve a danger of disseminating the weeds.
http://pi.cdfa.ca.gov/weedinfo/FEDLIST5.htm
| Message 10 |
Subject: RE: Pacu and Paroon shark-Test Kits
From: "Hurst, Steve ( China)"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 18:44:05 +0800
Will,
I get my test kits Shipped over from the UK, as I have not
yet located a source in the Philipinnes.
These sites below will show you what they are,
http://www.reefkeeper.co.uk/pages/testkits.htm
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/testkits.htm
however, there should be somebody else on the list who can give you a
supplier
in your area ( anybody ? )
I also use an Oxygen Meter.
I agree with Steve ( Mr Socially Insensitive ), that at first I was
using them all the time, but as time went on, and I got more comfortable
with
the system, I needed them less and less. The Fish and the Water Clarity are
good indicators. I still check them once a week,
but then, I have not been doing this for very long myself either.
I did find them useful for checking the water quality whilst the Filter
Bed was coming on line.
Steve H
SNIP
Your advice is practical. What more could I ask for? I'll watch the
fish, which arrive Saturday. Stripped bass hybrids.
I don't mind making mistakes once, but it is usually better to have
someone else make them for you. Thanks.
Will
| Message 11 |
Subject: My location and bean question
From: "Devon Williams"
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 10:02:56 -0400
Hi all,
To answer the question about location, I am in Loganville, GA (just east of
Atlanta past Stone Mountain) at J.P. McConnell Middle School. I have a
system (consisting of one tank 'at' 125 gallons, and one 4'X8'X12" plant bed)
set up in a room adjacent to my classroom. This room has no access to
sunlight, so I am using a combination of Metal Halide and Wonderlites to
light my system
which brings me to my next question.
I am currently growing a combination of Basil (going gangbusters), two types
of lettuce (Romaine and Black seeded simpson), Cilantro, and I am attempting
a little spinach (although I have heard it is difficult to achieve
germination on this). I also have some plain old Philodendren (sp?) growing
around the edges "just for kicks" (this is also going gangbusters)
So, my question. Given my light restrictions (oh, one more thing
.I am
using a Metal Halide conversion bulb in an HPS ballast, so I can alternate
my light source if needed.), what is the possibility of growing things like
Filet Beans, etc that flower
.I'd like to be able to offer these type of
products to my coworkers as a way to pay for more seeds for my system.
The biggest hurdle is that I cannot change my lack of natural lighting
situation
.the school district frowns upon teachers taking a sledge hammer
to their classroom walls to make windows
I do have a photography background, so lighting isn't foreign to me. I
think I have read once on this list that there is a way to use you camera's
light meter to figure out how many foot candles, etc. I have going
.but I'm
at a loss now.
Thanks!
Devon
P.s., to check out my system, you can go to
http://www.mindspring.com/~mcconnellms/staff/dwilliams/projects.htm
Devon Williams
Beer Belly Brothers Brewing
Watkinsville, GA
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| Message 12 |
Subject: Re: My location and bean question
From: kris book
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:45:28 -0600
Devon,
If you put your gro-lights on a light mover, you can allow the halide
bulb to get very close to your plants without burning the leaves from the
heat of the bulb. This should allow you to grow flowering veggies. The
light mover will also give you equal coverage over your entire grow bed.
And if your grow beds are small, you may be able to add another bed, and
then more fish.
kris
| Message 13 |
Subject: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
From: "Brent Bingham"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 08:45:08 -0700
It is very invasive! If it gets out, everything seems to spread it. Row crop
operations should be very careful. Morning glory costs cotton farmers and
others millions of dollars each year. It grows like a vine climbing to the
top and chocking out everything below. It has nice looking blue flowers and
was collected and spread by early western settlers. It seems to comeback
from the root if broke off. The tap root gets very deep in a short time. I
is not legal in most western states.
Brent
----- Original Message -----
From: "gutierrez-lagatta"
Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2001 3:17 AM
Subject: Re: Kang kong - water spinach
> Cehck http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/jun98/spin0698.htm for
> more information on this invasive plant.
>
> > Be sure to check with state regulators. I believe that water
> spinach
> > is considered an invasive (illegal) plant in some parts of the
> country
> > like Florida and possibly Texas?
> > > here are two good sites for info on kang kong
>
>
>
| Message 14 |
Subject: Please help
From: "Louis N. Scerbo" <>
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:58:10 -0400
I have another "newbie" question.
I will be working with Nile Tilapia. Must I purchase new stock or is it
possible to breed these rascals?
Lou
| Message 15 |
Subject: Re: Please help
From: "gerry magnuson"
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 07:02:43 -1000
breeding may be your major problem with 'nile perch'
.females are rather
amorous at a young age, males as all males
good stock goes a long way.
>From: "Louis N. Scerbo" <>
>Reply-To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
>To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
>Subject: Please help
>Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:58:10 -0400
>
>I have another "newbie" question.
>I will be working with Nile Tilapia. Must I purchase new stock or is it
>possible to breed these rascals?
>
>Lou
>
| Message 16 |
Subject: Re: Aquaponics Digest - Wed 10/03/01
From: DAVEINBHAM 'at' aol.com
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 13:13:14 EDT
In a message dated 10/4/01 12:09:49 AM Central Daylight Time,
aquaponics-digest-request 'at' townsqr.com writes:
<< I almost HAVE to grow something named Kang Kong
. for the grin factor,
if nothin' else.
>>
******************************************************************************
********
Ok, Steve,
What the hell IS Kang Kong ? You are right, it does have a cool sounding
name, but what IS it ?
Where does one obtain seed ? What is the botanical name ?
Regards,
Dave
| Message 17 |
Subject: Re: Please help
From: Mick
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:30:41 -0500
Louis N. Scerbo wrote:
>
> I have another "newbie" question.
> I will be working with Nile Tilapia. Must I purchase new stock or is it
> possible to breed these rascals?
>
> Lou
-----
Folks seem to disagree on this subject. I have three breeding colonies
that produce mossambicus (?) tilapia crossbreeds. It was NOT the most
economical way to go. Each breeding colony cost around a thousand
dollars for the large aquariums, filter, and fish. The colonies are
kept in the house so I can keep an eye on things. They produce more fry
than my growout system can handle with current tank space. The fry are
all males which speeds up the growout process as there is no breeding
activity in the growout tank.
>From what I've read here and other places, this is not the norm for the
crossbreeds. A number of folks have given up working with breeding
colonies and purchase their stock for growout from reputable breeders.
Seems to be more economical.
Before you buy your first fish, make sure it is legal to raise that type
of fish in your state. There are stiff fines if you raise fish which
are considered exotic for your area. Parks and Wildlife and your state
Dept. of Ag. will have all the info you need.
Good luck,
Mick
| Message 18 |
Subject: Re: Where are you located?
From: BMac1978
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 16:11:59 EDT
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I have yet to get my system up and started, but we are shooting for end of
October - November. Would also love to go see someone's system. I am
located in Northern, Lower Michigan near the Huron National Forrest in Mio,
better known as the only place you can see yellow bellied Warblers in the U.S.
warmly,
Dawn MacAuley
Michigan
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I have yet to get my system up and started, but we are shooting for end of October -
November. Would also love to go see someone's system. I am located in Northern,
Lower Michigan near the Huron National Forrest in Mio, better known as the only place you can
see yellow bellied Warblers in the U.S.
warmly,
Dawn MacAuley
Michigan
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| Message 19 |
Subject: Anthrax
From: "Gene Batten"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 16:32:05 -0400
Anthrax is in the news today. In case anyone is interested, here is a
military web site with info about anthrax.
http://www.anthrax.osd.mil/
.Gene
| Message 20 |
Subject: Re: Where are you located?
From: Wade Yarbrough
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 14:49:19 -0700 (PDT)
On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 Curious Gene wrote:
> Would it be appropriate to ask list members to identify their locations?
Gene,
I'm an even closer neighbor. I'm located in Pittsboro, NC which is west of
Raleigh. My wife, Michelle, and I have been working all summer constucting
a greenhouse and installing an Aquaponic system under the guidance of Tom
and Paula. They have been extremely helpful and it would never have
happened without their help. We have two six-bed nodes with tomatoes and
strawberries up and growing. We plan to plant our lettuce this week. We
have Tilapia in both tanks. Looking forward to our first harvest and sale.
We are just starting our Web-site but we at least have a few pictures. Have
a look at http://www.eaglespringsfarm.net
Feel free to stop by on the way to Virginia.
Wade Yarbrough
Eagle Springs Farm
| Message 21 |
Subject: Question regarding grow beds
From: Andrei Calciu
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 17:49:01 -0400
I have noticed on several websites that growbeds are raised to about waist
level.
May I inquire why? If you are growing tomatoes, the plants can reach as
much as 40 feet in height (properly trimmed and leaned they never exceed
hand-picking height, but the vines grow to such huge lengths).
Do you limit the height of the plant for any particular reason? I am aware
of hydroponic operations where tomato plants are used one-shot. You get a
crop then you dump the plant for a new one. However, in such a system as
the aquaponics production cycle, you do not really have to do that and can
keep growing the plant until you run out of space.
So, why the height of the grow beds?
Yes, I understand that some of us may have age or physical difficulties
working with beds placed at ground level. Other reasons?
-_______________
Andrei D. Calciu (VA-4270)
NEC America, Inc.
14040 Park Center Dr.
Herndon, VA 20171-3227
Voice: 703-834-4273
Fax: 703-787-6613
This message and any attachment are confidential. If you are not the
intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and delete the
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| Message 22 |
Subject: Re: Question regarding grow beds
From: Mick
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 17:16:43 -0500
>
> So, why the height of the grow beds?
>
> Yes, I understand that some of us may have age or physical difficulties
> working with beds placed at ground level. Other reasons?
> -____________
Mine are taller than the fish tanks so gravity can return the water and
I need one less pump/electricity user.
Mick
| Message 23 |
Subject: Re: Where are you located?
From: "gerry magnuson"
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:22:57 -1000
congrats! really a class act
.would it ask too much about how much you have
invested so far in your operation at this stage?
.cowboy
>From: Wade Yarbrough
>Reply-To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
>To: aquaponics 'at' townsqr.com
>Subject: Re: Where are you located?
>Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 14:49:19 -0700 (PDT)
>
>
>On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 Curious Gene wrote:
>
> > Would it be appropriate to ask list members to identify their
>locations?
>
>Gene,
>I'm an even closer neighbor. I'm located in Pittsboro, NC which is west of
>Raleigh. My wife, Michelle, and I have been working all summer constucting
>a greenhouse and installing an Aquaponic system under the guidance of Tom
>and Paula. They have been extremely helpful and it would never have
>happened without their help. We have two six-bed nodes with tomatoes and
>strawberries up and growing. We plan to plant our lettuce this week. We
>have Tilapia in both tanks. Looking forward to our first harvest and sale.
>We are just starting our Web-site but we at least have a few pictures.
>Have
>a look at http://www.eaglespringsfarm.net
>
>Feel free to stop by on the way to Virginia.
>
>Wade Yarbrough
>Eagle Springs Farm
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
| Message 24 |
Subject: Re: Question regarding grow beds
From: "gerry magnuson"
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 12:36:55 -1000
no farmer does exactly like his cohort
.what fits your needs is the correct
method
.lettinga plant grow to the ceiling, it may require more energy to
keep it producing as you wish or expect
.if one grows peppers, it is good
to prune as they produce
.a 2% grade on your tablesmay be a good starting
point to return water, nothing wrong with sinking your fish tanks in the
ground
.cowboy
| Message 25 |
Subject: Re: Kang kong
From: Peggy & Emmett
Date: Thu, 04 Oct 2001 18:47:48 -0400
At 10:33 PM 10/3/2001 -0500, you wrote:
>here are two good sites for info on kang kong
>
Here's another:
http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/ipaqpic.html>
| Message 26 |
Subject: Re: Where are you located?
From: "Gene Batten"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 20:48:14 -0400
Wade,
Alright! I thought there might be someone on this list who lives fairly
close to me. I looked at your pictures on your web site. Very nice! Quite a
large greenhouse, and a beautiful setting. Chatham county has some very nice
rolling country side. My wife is originally from the Siler City area and I
just love it over there.
Thanks for the invite to stop by on the way to Virginia. I will be flying my
airplane up to visit Bert sometime next week. I will go up and come back the
same day. It is about 200 miles one way, which is about 1 hr 15 min flying
time. Sure beats driving. New Kent airport is near Bert's home, so he will
pick me up.
I will contact you "off list" to arrange a time to visit and get directions.
You are probably about an hour drive from me depending on which side of
Pittsboro you are on.
I have bookmarked your web site and I will check it occasionally to follow
your progress.
Best Regards, neighbor,
.Gene Batten
>
> On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 Curious Gene wrote:
>
> > Would it be appropriate to ask list members to identify their
locations?
>
> Gene,
> I'm an even closer neighbor. I'm located in Pittsboro, NC which is west
of
> Raleigh. My wife, Michelle, and I have been working all summer
constucting
> a greenhouse and installing an Aquaponic system under the guidance of Tom
> and Paula. They have been extremely helpful and it would never have
> happened without their help. We have two six-bed nodes with tomatoes and
> strawberries up and growing. We plan to plant our lettuce this week. We
> have Tilapia in both tanks. Looking forward to our first harvest and
sale.
> We are just starting our Web-site but we at least have a few pictures.
Have
> a look at http://www.eaglespringsfarm.net
>
> Feel free to stop by on the way to Virginia.
>
> Wade Yarbrough
> Eagle Springs Farm
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| Message 27 |
Subject: Re: Kang kong
From: "Nilo Lancita"
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 23:05:58 -0400
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Subject: Re: Question regarding grow beds
From: Bertmcl
Date: Thu, 4 Oct 2001 23:53:46 EDT
My outdoor grow beds were placed waist high for convience, since I was
basicaly working with cut flowers I thought that would be a good heigth,. was
I wrong the beds were too high or I was too short,I used a ladder to cut most
of the blooms and that was a job. when I move into the GH I plan to have beds
almost on the ground.I would rather bend over to sow the seeds that use a
ladder for harvest.
Bert McLaughlin
New Kent, VA
23 miles east of Richmond & 37 miles west of Williamsburg.
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