A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Wine Grapes
网页2021年7月18日 · Remove any broken or damaged roots, and soak the vines in water before planting. Dig a hole a few inches deeper than the longest roots, then plant the vines with the roots pointed down and evenly spread out. Space them at least eight feet apart. Do not use any fertilizer at this time.
How Does Aeroponics Work? - Modern Farmer
网页2018年7月26日 · By Lilkin / shutterstock.com. Aeroponic systems nourish plants with nothing more than nutrient-laden mist. The concept builds off that of hydroponic systems, in which the roots are held in a soilless growing medium, such as coco coir, over which nutrient-laden water is periodically pumped. Aeroponics simply dispenses with the growing medium ...
Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram - Modern Farmer
网页2014年3月12日 · Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram. In general, the primal pork cuts from the top of the pig (like the loin) are leaner and more tender than those from the bottom. But cooking the tougher cuts (like the shoulder and the hocks) low and slow can make them tender and juicy. And it’s important to note that the cuts available at the grocery will change ...
The Modern Farmer Glossary of Farm Jargon
网页2018年9月4日 · Market Garden: a small-scale commercial farm, usually no more than an acre or two, where a large variety of crops are grown; the crops are typically sold directly to consumers, restaurants, and retailers, rather than through wholesale distributors. Monoculture: a large planting of a single crop, often on the scale of …
The True Story Behind “Mary Had a Little Lamb” - Modern Farmer
网页2017年12月19日 · by Andrew Amelinckx December 19, 2017. The nursery rhyme, which was was first published in 1830, is based on an actual incident involving Mary Elizabeth Sawyer, a woman born in 1806 on a farm in Sterling, Mass. In 1815, Mary, then nine, was helping her father with farm chores when they discovered a sickly newborn lamb in the sheep pen that had ...
How to Build a Farm Pond - Modern Farmer
网页2015年7月24日 · Collect soil samples from several holes in the vicinity of the pond site. Make sure to dig beneath the dark black topsoil and collect your samples from the subsoil. Mix a handful of soil from each hole in a quart-size Mason jar. Fill the jar with water to within 2 inches of the top and shake vigorously for about 60 seconds.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard
网页2015年8月31日 · Spread a tarp or sheet over the floor, and beat the stalks with a wooden dowel to release the grain from the seedheads. (This is called threshing.) Collect the grain in a large bowl or bucket. Set up a fan at a medium speed (strong enough to blow away the chaff, but not so strong to blow away the grain.
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation - Modern Farmer
网页2022年3月27日 · Crop rotation, a practice widely utilized by farmers, is exactly how it sounds. It involves rotating the planting location of your fruits and vegetables across a sequence of growing seasons. How it works requires an explanation: Plants add just as many nutrients to the soil as they take from it.
Backyard Biogas 101: We Answer 9 Important Questions
网页2018年6月27日 · Yes, in theory. Biogas digesters are most common in tropical countries because the microbes that do the magic require warm weather to proliferate – 70- to 80-degree temperatures are needed day and night for optimal performance. In colder climates, they are often placed in a greenhouse or underground for insulation.
7 Smokable Plants You Can Grow That Aren’t Marijuana
网页2018年7月18日 · Mint (Mentha spp.) By Eag1eEyes / shutterstock.com. Herbal Properties: Mints are used primarily to impart flavor to smoking blends. There are many varieties worth experimenting with, including spearmint (Mentha spicata) (pictured above), peppermint (Mentha piperita), and chocolate mint (Mentha x piperita ‘Chocolate’).