Rooting for function: community‐level fine‐root traits relate to many ecosystem functions
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Advice From Other Growers on Coming Back From a Natural Disaster
The damage from a severe storm, tornado, or hurricane can come quickly and without warning. The recovery process, however, can take months if not years to complete.
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How the University of Minnesota Is Leading Cold-Hardy Plant Development
The University of Minnesota’s cold-hardy breeding program delivers azaleas, chrysanthemums, and more varieties to northern climates.
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“Real sustainability starts when farming becomes easy, low-cost, and enjoyable”
At the Kagawaken Nogyo Shikenjyo Research Institute in Japan, Dr. Sanjaya Khanal is focusing on developing practical and sustainable methods for greenhouse tomato production. His work centers on improving the cultivation of mini tomato varieties while addressing key industry challenges such as labor…
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Record yields and reduced waste recorded by an organic hydroponic grower
An Australian hydroponic grower recently achieved a record-breaking cucumber harvest of 4.5 kilograms per square meter in a single week, highlighting the potential of precision horticulture within organic systems. At the same time, the grower has reported an 89% reduction in waste for its tomato…
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KUBO celebrates 80th anniversary with sustainable gift from employees
Last weekend, KUBO Group celebrated its 80th anniversary together with employees and their partners at Kasteel de Ruwenberg in Sint-Michielsgestel. The anniversary weekend was all about connection, fun and looking back on eight decades of innovation. The party evening, with various performances and the…
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Ricardo Sánchez Martín | Functional generalism in plant-hummingbird interactions: causes and consequences from a plant perspective
In this week’s blog post, we’re learning all about the causes and consequences of functional generalism! Author Ricardo Sánchez Martín explains the fascinating fit between hummingbirds and the plants they pollinate: “Functional generalism in plant-hummingbird interactions: causes and consequences from a plant perspective”. 1. About the Paper Scientists have long been fascinated by the apparent tight fit between hummingbirds and the flowers they pollinate: long-billed …
Drones can be used to monitor invasive weeds in hard to access habitats
Drones, equipped with automated detection systems, can efficiently survey difficult habitats, enabling targeted management of noxious weeds.
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Advice on Tree Planting Strategy
Hey Permies,
So as much as I would love to wait for cover crop to rebuild all of my semi-dead & top soil eroded 99% clay soil on a plot I just purchased, I have a dozen trees I need to get into the ground this winter so they don’t become root bound in their pots… any larger transplanted pot and it would be a nightmare for me to try to plant out as I am a tiny human :-). So unfortunately time (and often gravity) are not on my side. Also, I am zone 10a so winter is our season to plant trees so we catch the spring rain and establish before the summer heat.
The question I have for you is how should I got about this in the least destructive and cheapest way. What I am thinking is the following:
- Mark out 6ft ring for each of the trees that need immediate planting.
- Broadcast some gypsum.
- Auger about 1ft just to break up the clay and backfill.
- Plant tree 1/2 way in hole for stability and then mound with custom mix. (The soil guy I buy from makes a nice loamy-compost mix).
- Cover rest of 6ft area with the custom mix.
- Mulch 3″.
- Connect drip lines to perimeter.
I was also thinking to making make that JADAM inoculant too.
Does this sound like a decent plan given the situation?
Thanks so much in advance for taking the time to read.
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