Re: is hort--now garlic

Thanks for the info and the care, Rich. We'll do our best to stay safe.

But one/two more questions--how long for the soda an alcohol soaks? An hour? overnight? Thanks, again.


On Oct 19, 2005, at 8:12 PM, Rich Apking wrote:

Hi Jim,

The baking soda water is to loosen the clove covers, and the alcohol will
help protect the garlic and the garden soil from pathogens. At least that's
the theory; I've done that for the past 3 years and my garlic has been quite
nice. Nice enough to take a blue ribbon at the fair! speaking aof fair,
fare well in the upcoming storm Jim, do everything to stay safe. I'd still
like to hear from you next week.

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From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On
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Rich, please explain the purposes and techniques of the baking soda
soak and alcohol dip.

On Oct 19, 2005, at 7:42 PM, Rich Apking wrote:

Hi Ceres,

Sure do, but they don't seem to be as bad as last year, hopoe I didn't
jinx
that.  Planted my garlic today, went through the whole ritual, soaked
the
cloves in baking soda water, and then in an alcohol dip prior to
planting,
even fertilized the planting bed.  I'm just so proud,LOL.  Talk to you
later, Rich


-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2005 9:29 AM
To: gardenchat@hort.net
Subject: Re: [CHAT] is hort down?


In a message dated 10/18/05 10:35:53 PM, red4@omni-tech.net writes:



some of the bugs are dead
from the frost last week
Rich, do you have the Asian lady beetles that move in after the beans
have
been harvested? Ugh, they are terrible. They bite, smell & leave a
stain
if
smashed. I understand, after talking with a grape grower/wine maker
they
are
a real problem for them. If I is collected with the grapes they have
a chg
of wine taste. The grower said both he & his son, who are in business
together, ate a beetle to know what they taste like. He said they
taste
just like
they smell :-( Yuch
Ceres

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Island Jim
Southwest Florida
27.0 N, 82.4 W
Hardiness Zone 10
Heat Zone 10
Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
Maximum 100 F [38 C]

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