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   radiojes @SproutCubed here’s a ?: I have healthy looking beets and radishes, beautiful greens, but only about half are bulbing up - what’s going on? 14 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed
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   radiojes @SproutCubed Also they’re well spaced and in full sun- which is the only diagnosis I’m finding on the internets. 14 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed
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   SproutCubed @radiojes That sounds like too much nitrogen. Do you use any liquid or pellet fertilizers? If so try one with a smaller first number. 14 May 2009 from Twitterrific in reply to radiojes
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   radiojes @SproutCubed Yes prob a high nitrogen content - I mixed in poo from my chix in late winter. Guess there are some intense pockets. 14 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed

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   amylyn209 @SproutCubed i planted my tomato plant directly in the ground, and it seems to still be too dry 11 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed
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   SproutCubed @amylyn209 I always reccomend a raised bed or a big container for vegetables. Can you take a picture? 12 May 2009 from twitterrific in reply to amylyn209

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   SproutCubed @MoonPlanter I’m a skeptic. Can you summarize why biodynamics work in a single tweet? 12 May 2009 from twitterrific
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   MoonPlanter @SproutCubed Gravity and it’s effect on water and plants is the key to biodynamics. 12 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed

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   carmelontwitty @SproutCubed do u know if marigold would stop rabbits from entering my veggie garden? 11 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed
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   SproutCubed @carmelontwitty Missed your question, sorry! I’ve seen rabbits eat Marigolds, so don’t bother. Physical barriers or cayenne pepper & water. 13 May 2009 from web in reply to carmelontwitty

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   Dicoyta @SproutCubed how much of whatever to grow for a family of 4? and how often to replant? i get confused and do too much or not enough. 17 May 2009 from Seesmic Desktop in reply to SproutCubed
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   SproutCubed @Dicoyta always grow too much, the look up your local food bank to donate to. Times are tough out there and some people need some extra help 17 May 2009 from Twitterrific in reply to Dicoyta

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   FatClimate @SproutCubed What ate my sugar pumpkin start? A Robin? A racoon? What am I up against? It was the only thing touched. 17 May 2009 from web in reply to SproutCubed
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   SproutCubed @FatClimate that is a mystery! Buy another from a nursery, put some cayanne pepper and water in a spray bottle and spray every few days. 17 May 2009 from Twitterrific
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   David_J_Rutt @SproutCubed What is the pepper for? 17 May 2009 from twhirl in reply to SproutCubed
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   SproutCubed @David_J_Rutt Cayanne does not bother the plant, but it bothers any rodent looking for a snack. 17 May 2009 from Twitterrific in reply to David_J_Rutt

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