The soil’s ability to store certain essential elements for plant growth is measured by its TOTAL CATIONIC EXCHANGE CAPACITY. Elements that are positively charged when in their ionic form are called cations. Here are the cationic elements of interest for plant growth: Calcium (Ca++) Magnesium (Mg+) Potassium (K+) Sodium (Na+) Copper (Cu++) Iron (Fe+++) Manganese […]
Essential Elements There are 13 essential elements for plant growth: 6 are considered Major Elements: Nitrogen (N) Phosphorous (P) Sulfur (S) Potassium (K) Calcium (Ca) Magnesium (Mg) 7 are considered Micronutrients: Iron (Fe) Manganese (Mn) Copper (Cu) Zinc (Zn) Molybdenum (Mo) Boron (B) Chlorine (Cl) These elements are primarily taken up through the roots Root […]
Details Open-Pollinated Type: determinate Shape: roma Color: red Maturity: 80 days Size: small, 1 x 2 inch Yield: “prolific” Taste: ? Disease Resistance or Environmental Tolerance: ? Notes: Sources: Territorial Seed Co: In the Tuscany region of Italy, racks of this fragrant tomato fill backyards to be dried and used in winter sauces and cooking. This prolific […]
is not one of the essential elements required by plants alkaline soils (pH > 7) with high sodium levels are often deficient in calcium 1 meq = 460 lbs sodium should be at 1-2% of CEC; the lower end if your water supply has >5 ppm, or if you’re in arid or semi-arid climateIG too much […]
I am coming to the end of my first week with my baby chicks. It has been a rough start, but now it’s more fun. I think we picked the worst possible time of year to have our chicks delivered. Because we had planned on taking a trip to Lake Tahoe for Presidents’ Day weekend, […]
Our second week with chicks. All 5 of our chicks are doing great. We had to move them to a new brooder, since the plastic tote was not much of a hurdle for our big Araucana, “Fatty Mama”. She is ready to fly. Awhile back, in our pre-chick days, I had suggested the guest bathroom […]
We all seem to have settled into a bit of a routine, by now. The chicks all seem comfortable in their brooder (yes, that’s the shower in our guest bathroom) and we are all happily cohabitating in the house. The routine begins with one of us coming in to say good morning and refresh […]
Brooding Chicks – Week 4 Wow, they are growing so quickly! It’s amazing how different they are looking, with their feathers coming in. Here’s a look at the two Fayoumis, before & after they feathered out. Here they are, 3 weeks old: and here they are, 4 weeks old: The chicks can all make […]
Details Open-Pollinated: ? Type: Indeterminate Shape: Slightly flattened fruit, with slightly rough skin Color: golden-yellow Maturity: 80 days Size: large fruit: 6″ diameter Yield: ? Taste: rich, full flavor that is very uncharacteristic of yellow varieties “one of the best-tasting yellow tomatoes we have ever trialed” Disease Resistance or Environmental Tolerance: ? Notes: golden-yellow version of the Brandywine The Amana […]
Although The Plant Lady is not in the business of making soaps & lotions anymore, some products can still be produced on a by-request-basis. Although minimum quantities are required, the quantities are very reasonable. These products also make great favors and gifts. Product Line Salt Scrub Foaming Soap Glycerin-Loofah Soap Silk Lotion Zinc Treatment Lotion […]