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2008-11-15 optimizing garden soil: Dick, it sounds like all you need is sulfur to reduce the ph level to near 7.0, but I would not get too caught up in all of the various nutrient levels. Although a neutral soil of 7.0 is ideal, the results...
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2008-09-16 Gourds; Planting Time: Susan, sorry about that. You sow the seeds directly into the garden one week after your last expected frost date next spring. I know you live in California, so this may not even be an issue. If your area...
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2008-09-15 Growing roots in water: You can transplant them into a pot now. Be sure to use a fertile potting soil in a 12" pot with a drainage hole. You also need to keep the seedling in a humid environment. You can mist the plants several...
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2008-09-14 planting gourds: Gourd seeds should be planted one inch deep and 2 feet apart. This is true for all members of the squash family. Another option is to grow them vertically on a trellis or pole. This saves space, allowing...
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2008-04-19 Coal in soil: Lynne, unless you plan on renovating that section by digging out the old soil and replacing it with organic materials, I would not plant in that area. Besides toxicity of coal, a subject in which I...
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