tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post3533442737812406232..comments2024-03-27T22:01:59.919-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Spring Planting & Growing: Early EditionLeighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61356051675447747862022-04-17T06:18:35.274-04:002022-04-17T06:18:35.274-04:00Wyomingheart, I'm holding off on planting anyt...Wyomingheart, I'm holding off on planting anything more! <br /><br />Dan said the same thing about wind the other day. That this seems to be the windiest spring he can remember. <br /><br />RT, it's because the temperatures have been so beautiful! All 70s so far this month, with only one day in the 50s (because of rain) and one day hitting 80. It's too glorious to stay inside (unless it's pouring!)Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-75867454327959738772022-04-15T22:43:26.997-04:002022-04-15T22:43:26.997-04:00Wow, you have been busy! Lots to see.Wow, you have been busy! Lots to see.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-52840252557699151322022-04-13T14:30:07.099-04:002022-04-13T14:30:07.099-04:00Great shots of your plants so far! We have the su...Great shots of your plants so far! We have the sugar snap peas in the ground, but that is it. We are still getting some rogue temps here due to the wind chill. This honestly has been the windiest 6 weeks we have seen on the ridge. We actually had to tie the porch swing down to keep it from flying into the house! Great to keep those planting dreams going! Have a perfect week!wyominghearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866831359786301254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57304214679573123252022-04-11T20:00:43.644-04:002022-04-11T20:00:43.644-04:00Kat, it's definitely not rust. I wondered abou...Kat, it's definitely not rust. I wondered about frostbite, but I've grown winter wheat for the past ten years and never had problems with frost or freezing. In my research, a number of nutrient deficiencies were mentioned (as I listed in my post), but I'm thinking maybe too much water is the problem. We've had a lot of rain the past two months. Since the side dressing of compost, some of it seems to be recovering. So I'm hopeful for at least a seed crop. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73395639779045739392022-04-11T14:00:55.808-04:002022-04-11T14:00:55.808-04:00If the wheat isn't blotchy (rust) then I'd...If the wheat isn't blotchy (rust) then I'd sure think it was frost damage. The pattern doesn't hold closely to what I usually see for nutrient deficiency in wheat crops. Then again, things are a lot different where I live so take that with a grain of salt.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207121540248325766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-38410052878164595882022-04-10T15:03:37.063-04:002022-04-10T15:03:37.063-04:00Nancy, good for you for at least starting some see...Nancy, good for you for at least starting some seeds inside! I learned my lesson about April planting outside last year. But I know we're all anxious for planting season to begin.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-57463828069111997812022-04-10T11:41:13.388-04:002022-04-10T11:41:13.388-04:00So green and pretty! It was 75 degrees here three ...So green and pretty! It was 75 degrees here three days ago and woke up to a half an inch of snow and still coming down this morning. Little bit too early for April here in our area for planting. But we will starts some seeds soon insideNancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-80919163759893007152022-04-10T06:15:16.654-04:002022-04-10T06:15:16.654-04:00Nina, amazingly, we had sleet yesterday! That'...Nina, amazingly, we had sleet yesterday! That's happy news about your blueberry bushes. Garlic and indigo too. So indigo must be a hardy plant(?) I've never grown it before, but you've got me intrigued.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-24936837079416416612022-04-09T16:39:28.307-04:002022-04-09T16:39:28.307-04:00I've purchased my seeds, which is a start. ...I've purchased my seeds, which is a start. However since I'm moving my garden, even if I could plant peas and lettuce right now, I have to wait. We're still getting some snow and below freezing so I'm not too worried yet. I do have some garlic planted and some indigo plants started, so that's something. I'm looking forward to getting to play in the dirt again. I think most of my blueberry bushes made it through the weird winter, so that makes me very happy.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049476969325691637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-89743813967376295882022-04-09T08:06:41.712-04:002022-04-09T08:06:41.712-04:00Ed, it's been years since I had a soil analysi...Ed, it's been years since I had a soil analysis done. Probably wouldn't hurt. I also have a company that gives a detailed analysis of micro-nutrients and find that helpful. The compost seems to be helping, though.<br /><br />Daisy, we're down in the 30s here too, with a light frost on the garden. After last year's late April frost, I'm not going to rush things too much!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-81330316520531803292022-04-09T07:33:52.352-04:002022-04-09T07:33:52.352-04:00You've got a lot growing already! Way ahead o...You've got a lot growing already! Way ahead of me, for sure.<br /><br />We are in the 30's this morning and will be tomorrow. Hopefully, it's our last blast of winter. Our last frost date is April 15th, and it looks like Ole Man Winter is enjoying it until the end!<br /><br />Sending sunshine your way!daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19714513164323526052022-04-09T06:22:48.501-04:002022-04-09T06:22:48.501-04:00Snow and sleet yesterday and steady cold rain for ...Snow and sleet yesterday and steady cold rain for two weeks has kept us out of the garden thus far. I’m beginning to suspect a repeat of last year.<br /><br />For the wheat, I would recommend getting a soil test done through your nearest state extension office. We have frequently done those so we know exactly what deficiencies are occurring and can remedy them before problems arise.<br />Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214319366049620074noreply@blogger.com