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« on: October 28, 2009, 09:49:43 PM » |
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In case my profile doesn't post, I'm in SW Houston, Texas.
In my first ever EB, I intend to plant cabbage, Early Jersey Wakefield. I have six plants. Can I get by with three across the top and three across the bottom, with the fertilizer strip across the middle? The tag says, Head size: 2-4 lb, plant every 24".
Thanks for any help I can get.
And, by the way, does my location profile show up in the message? I don't think it's working. Thanks.
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2009, 12:33:05 AM » |
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I'm near SW Houston. I've grown Copenhagen Market here and it grew well. Copenhagen Market is slightly smaller, but I had plenty of room in the EB.
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weedbreeder
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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2009, 12:20:16 PM » |
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Thanks for the help. I intend to bore everyone with a week-by-week photo account of my first EB endeavor. Stay tuned.
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the*blonded*one
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« Reply #3 on: October 30, 2009, 12:30:31 PM » |
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Cannot wait to see!  Up here in NE Pennsylvania, we will all be jealous! |
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GinLizzy
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2009, 12:31:35 AM » |
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I, too, am a newbie, and just obtained six cauliflower plants. Am hoping they work as well as the cabbage. Was planning 3x3 as described by weedbreeder. Anyone have other ideas or suggestions?
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weedbreeder
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 07:23:35 PM » |
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Good luck! I'm betting that home-grown cabbage will be out of this world. To me, corned beef and cabbage is one of the great comfort foods (after bangers and mash). I may even get my wife to like cole slaw.
Jim
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GinLizzy
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 07:39:55 PM » |
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I'm drooling, love bangers and mash, especially with some fried onions!
Hopefully, while you are enjoying your corned beef and cabbage I will be trying the healthy "mash" with a bountiful crop of cauliflower.
Good luck.
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« Reply #7 on: November 09, 2009, 02:31:59 PM » |
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Never tried it with fried onions but sounds great! I'm trying it next time. Of course bangers and mash have a "side" usually not spoken but aways there in the pubs of England: Heinz Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce. I find mine in the "Oriental" section of my local Randall's, which is a Safeway. I'm not sure, but I think eating bangers and mash without Heinz beans will get you points on your driver license in the UK.  Or should. |
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2009, 03:16:53 PM » |
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Hi,
I grew Early Jersey Wakefield in EB with 6 plants just as you describe. They did quite well and were delish!!
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kathy
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« Reply #9 on: November 12, 2009, 04:07:22 PM » |
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6 is great on the cabbage, we actually used to suggest 8, but cut that back a few years ago. I call an Earthbox of cabbage....cole slaw in a box.
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weedbreeder
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« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2009, 12:10:00 PM » |
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Here's a picture of my "North Forty." L-R: Crocus sativus (for saffron), Super Sweet Sugar Snap peas (week 4), cabbage (week 6), and bay. It's snowing at the moment, but only 40F. I think the peas and cabbage will survive a short dip to 30F that's been predicted for the Houston area.
There are two more EBs under the Christmas tree and I plan to order two more before December is out. These things are addictive!
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« Reply #11 on: December 04, 2009, 12:15:50 PM » |
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« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2009, 12:57:28 PM » |
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That's funny! I should give credit to acanfield http://forum.earthbox.com/index.php?topic=3627.30 for the design of the trellis. We stand on the shoulders of others (translation: we steal others' ideas). The netting I already had. Our snow is sticking! So, into the garage go the peas and cabbage. Jim |
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« Reply #13 on: December 04, 2009, 04:12:50 PM » |
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I have saying that if anyone "steals" an idea from me, then it has been stolen twice
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“Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so." Douglas Adams
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