"We get 4 type of plants that come 60 plants to a bunches. We have build a 4'X8' table dived into 4 parts and fill it with grown soil. When the onions come in we place the bunches on the soil and push them down for good contact. the onions…"
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Need some advice from growers/sellers that had new geraniums from Oglevee?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandy Burrell Jan 4.
Can my customers eat rhubard after it has been hit with frost?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Becky Litterer Apr 12, 2012.
Need some help with a customer and not getting any blossoms so no peppers on their plants.
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Sep 4, 2011.
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Dan Wickware replied to Becky Litterer's discussion What to do with onion plants? in the group Retailers
Sandy Burrell replied to Becky Litterer's discussion Need some advice from growers/sellers that had new geraniums from Oglevee?"I grew elegance burgundy last year (regal geranium) and just loved it. It sold out before spring really even got here. I ordered more this year through ball. It was real easy for me to grow and liked cool temps in the early greenhouse. Not picky…"
Eric Rohloff replied to Becky Litterer's discussion Need some advice from growers/sellers that had new geraniums from Oglevee?"Your supplier should be able to give you all the cultural info you need. Otherwise this should help.
http://www.oglevee.com/Homepages/Geraniums_Home.html
Geraniums types all have the same basic needs. What you need to know is what their vigor is so…"
Becky Litterer posted a discussionNeed some advice from growers/sellers that had new geraniums from Oglevee?
WOW, there is alot new ones from Oglevee. HOw about Maestro series, Patriot series and what do you think of the interspecific crosses? Of course, everything you read from the company is good. SO need some help from you. Let me know. BeckySee More
Becky Litterer replied to Becky Litterer's discussion Can my customers eat rhubard after it has been hit with frost?"THANKs for the information. I do a radio show, and a newsletter so this will be read in that.
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"From the Rhubarb Compendium...
Frost Damage Rhubarb hit by a frost or freeze can still be eaten provided the stalks are still firm and upright. Leaf injury may be noticeable with some brown or black discoloration on the edges. If the stems appear…"
Becky Litterer replied to Michael Pawelek's discussion Showing Off For The Last Time For Spring 2012"WOW looks great. Our plants are smaller but this is IOWA and we had 20 degrees last night.
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Becky Litterer posted a discussionCan my customers eat rhubard after it has been hit with frost?
Heard from one of my customers that they heard that you shouldn't eat the stalks from rhubard that has been hit with frost. Any truth to this? Why do you know? So what they do is pull those stalks, throw away and wait for the new stalks to come up? Thanks, and now more seasonable weather instead of 80 degrees in March. It makes gardeners all anxious to plant that is for sure. Thanks Becky LittererSee More
Becky Litterer replied to Jared Bookhardt's discussion STOP --- Cutting Prices, Rise up to the Occasion! in the group Growers"AMEN to this. I agree....what marketing class did they attend? Lowering prices with a shortage. They should learn from the gas company....hope they read this but that will be the problem they will not. Becky Litterer,…"
Steve replied to Becky Litterer's discussion What to do with onion plants? in the group Retailers"Hi becky,
I raise my own own onion plants and I sow them in 200 cell plug trays. They hold just fine until selling season. I then just punch out however many bunches the consumer wants and wrap them in some wet newspaper and slip them in a…"
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What to do with onion plants?
When I get in onion plants, not sets how do I keep them for selling? I have just kept them before in a basket or box, and sometimes they dry out or they go rotten. How do you display them to keep them till they sell? Thanks, BeckySee More
Becky Litterer posted a status"Question? I am in northern Iowa,and looking for a nursery stock wholesaler. Any ideas of who you would suggest?"
Steve replied to Becky Litterer's discussion Need some help with a customer and not getting any blossoms so no peppers on their plants."The application of to much nitrogen will have an effect on flowering though it should not completely impede flowering and fruit set. High heat will cause the plants to flower but no fruit set will occur. "
Mark Soxman replied to Becky Litterer's discussion Need some help with a customer and not getting any blossoms so no peppers on their plants."Becky,
I have also had some customers complain about the same thing. I also thought it was to much nitrogen and not enough of Phosphorus. One customer in particular used "Chicken Doo Doo" and that miracle grow garden soil and…"
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Any of you get a phone call from the USDA about a survey?
We got a call late last night from USDA during a survey about what we grow. No problems with that, but when they asked how many we sold of mums, hosta and another perennials. I said I didn't know. Then she said that will be a no response to the survey. What do you think about this? Any concerns if they are asking too much?
Posted on March 3, 2010 at 10:52am — 4 Comments
Question for greenhouse owners?
We are changing our heating to the greenhouse with hotwater using an outdoor wood furnace. So with that we are changing my growing area. We want to use poly to make a curtain but with the hoops we have the brackets will not let the poly hang down. So how do we do it? I know all of you have done this, but just can't figure it out. Pictures would be good but any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Becky from Becky's Greenhouse Iowa
Posted on October 21, 2009 at 6:32pm — 13 Comments
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- At 7:20pm on September 4, 2009,
Arlena Schott said… - Hello Becky
Yes I love canning as well. we did Pickled Jalapenos ,corn and I am working on Apple Butter.
Radio shows sound exciting as well. I would love it if we could work together,
Fall Blessings Arlena
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