BudmanTX
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we will she's waiting for me to retire honestly......she's already getting her DSSI, so she's waiting for me....we've already started looking at things....such as finances and other odds and ends......so
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Paul Drake
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Morning
BudmanTX
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yep that's on of our main spot.....Brownsville just a little east, Space X launch pad just south, and Matamoros is across the border
Paul Drake
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I’m going to sign up to fight the russkies. Go Ukraine
BudmanTX
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i'm rooting for them too......put a lot into the thread down there in poli
BudmanTX
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so to change the subject.......how's wino doing btw...haven't asked in a while
manfredo
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Wait til you get old!! My thermostat is set at 75f and I'm cold most of the time.
The outdoor temps are dropping super quickly...Our little thaw is over!
Just got done cleaning my gas fireplace and blower...Nice and quiet again. Now I need to order more propane. I already went through two 500 gallon tankful's this season. I need to move too!!!
Next up...Blumat shopping!!
Laughing Grass
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Hey I'm cold all the time too... and hungry!
DarkWeb
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My wood furnace keeps the house at 75°+ no matter how cold it gets. But it's only on when needed......-20°'s I like to be warmed to the bone......mid 60°'s 70's is nice. Anything more I'm a grumpy person. It literally makes me unhappy. A lot of people during this time of year get what's called SAD https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/seasonal-affective-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20364651#:~:text=Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is,and making you feel moody.
My wife always called me a vampire because I seak shade and the house is dark and cold lol I'm kinda the opposite of that disorder
DarkWeb
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I just got my propane filled. Usually if you call it'll be next week. But they where here today.......in the mud lol I had to fix 8" deep ruts after that. Shop's got heat again!
Laughing Grass
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I didn't realize your pots were that big. You'll need more than just the normal carrots.
https://www.sustainablevillage.com/blumat-10-gallon-pot-kit-deluxe
manfredo
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Yeah that looks too complicated to get zeroed in with that many drippers and carrots, and I run anywhere from 8 to 24 plantsI didn't realize your pots were that big. You'll need more than just the normal carrots.
https://www.sustainablevillage.com/blumat-10-gallon-pot-kit-deluxe
lokie
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You "zero" on 1 plant at a time by twisting a valve on the carrot.
Less than 1 min per plant.
You are missing out if you don't try.
It is not as complicated as it may appear.
Laughing Grass
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It's less complicated than it looks. The four distribution drippers run off the small carrot, you only have two to calibrate per pot.
manfredo
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It might be worth it.. I am cutting back on growing anyways so I'll probably only run 8 or so from now on. Thy have these cheaper kits for fabric bags so I could probably get set up for around $300...About what I'd pay someone to come water a few times
Blumat 5 Gallon Pot Kit - Deluxe
DetailsThis kit provides an easy, fast, and water-saving way to water a 5 gallon fabric pot. No timers, batteries, or electricity required! This system utilizes a Blumat carrot (sensor) to automatically water and monitor the moisture levels in your garden soil. On top of this, there are 5...
lokie
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That would do nicely.It might be worth it.. I am cutting back on growing anyways so I'll probably only run 8 or so from now on. Thy have these cheaper kits for fabric bags so I could probably get set up for around $300...About what I'd pay someone to come water a few times
Blumat 5 Gallon Pot Kit - Deluxe
DetailsThis kit provides an easy, fast, and water-saving way to water a 5 gallon fabric pot. No timers, batteries, or electricity required! This system utilizes a Blumat carrot (sensor) to automatically water and monitor the moisture levels in your garden soil. On top of this, there are 5...www.sustainablevillage.com
I use a 7 gal fabric pot and one 5" carrot.
My customers do not complain.
Laughing Grass
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If you're just running 8 you could get the medium kit and eight of the 9" carrots for less than $200It might be worth it.. I am cutting back on growing anyways so I'll probably only run 8 or so from now on. Thy have these cheaper kits for fabric bags so I could probably get set up for around $300...About what I'd pay someone to come water a few times
Blumat 5 Gallon Pot Kit - Deluxe
DetailsThis kit provides an easy, fast, and water-saving way to water a 5 gallon fabric pot. No timers, batteries, or electricity required! This system utilizes a Blumat carrot (sensor) to automatically water and monitor the moisture levels in your garden soil. On top of this, there are 5...
Tropf Blumat 9" Maxi - Case of 50
These longer carrots help monitor moisture deeper in the ground. Ideal for larger plants.
Blumat 12 Sensor Drip Irrigation Kit - Gravity
DetailsOur medium kits are designed to water areas up to 3.5 square meters, or 12 potted plants. Blumat systems can adjust to any plant type or desired moisture level. This specific kit comes with 5" carrots, which are better for smaller potted plants (10 gallons at most). If you have large...
manfredo
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Good to know...I keep bouncing back and forth between 8 and 10 gallon bags. I do seem to get bigger yields with the 10's though.That would do nicely.
I use a 7 gal fabric pot and one 5" carrot.
My customers do not complain.
I just watched a couple videos from SustainableVillage and it doesn't look too difficult,
Do you guys use a moisture meter or are you just winging it?
Laughing Grass
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I don't use a moisture meter. I'm the opposite, pots have been getting smaller, I can just lift it and see how heavy it feels.