"Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

All off topic conversation held here. Have fun and play nice. =)

Moderators: Bookworm, starkruzr, MrFireDragon, PrettyPrincess, Wapsi

User avatar
AnotherFairportfan
Posts: 6402
Joined: Thu May 01, 2014 2:53 pm

"Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by AnotherFairportfan »

Image

Image

Image
Proof Positive the world is not flat: If it were, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.
User avatar
AnotherFairportfan
Posts: 6402
Joined: Thu May 01, 2014 2:53 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by AnotherFairportfan »

Photo from yesterday:
mine.jpg
mine.jpg (239.52 KiB) Viewed 9213 times
We wanted a touch of water at the moment, but two thunderstorms came through since...
Proof Positive the world is not flat: If it were, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.
User avatar
Dave
Posts: 7584
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:58 pm
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Dave »

So... how long until the screaming begins? :twisted:
User avatar
AnotherFairportfan
Posts: 6402
Joined: Thu May 01, 2014 2:53 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by AnotherFairportfan »

heh heh heh
Proof Positive the world is not flat: If it were, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.
User avatar
Catawampus
Posts: 2145
Joined: Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:47 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Catawampus »

Those are some of the most unusual bananas that I've ever seen.
User avatar
GlytchMeister
Posts: 3733
Joined: Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:52 pm
Location: Central Illinois
Contact:

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by GlytchMeister »

Catawampus wrote:Those are some of the most unusual bananas that I've ever seen.
The implication that you've seen weirder is kinda frightening.
He's mister GlytchMeister, he's mister code
He's mister exploiter, he's mister ones and zeros
They call me GlytchMeister, whatever I touch
Starts to glitch in my clutch!
I'm too much!
User avatar
Catawampus
Posts: 2145
Joined: Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:47 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Catawampus »

GlytchMeister wrote:
Catawampus wrote:Those are some of the most unusual bananas that I've ever seen.
The implication that you've seen weirder is kinda frightening.
The dark secrets of the world of agricultural biochemistry are not for the timid, the weak-stomached, or the lightly armed.
User avatar
GlytchMeister
Posts: 3733
Joined: Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:52 pm
Location: Central Illinois
Contact:

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by GlytchMeister »

Catawampus wrote:
GlytchMeister wrote:
Catawampus wrote:Those are some of the most unusual bananas that I've ever seen.
The implication that you've seen weirder is kinda frightening.
The dark secrets of the world of agricultural biochemistry are not for the timid, the weak-stomached, or the lightly armed.
...He says to the mad engineer. :P
He's mister GlytchMeister, he's mister code
He's mister exploiter, he's mister ones and zeros
They call me GlytchMeister, whatever I touch
Starts to glitch in my clutch!
I'm too much!
User avatar
lake_wrangler
Posts: 4300
Joined: Sun Aug 05, 2012 8:16 am
Location: Laval, Québec, Canada

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by lake_wrangler »

AnotherFairportfan wrote:heh heh heh
Are you channelling Dr. Narbon (Sr.) ? :o
*Shudders* :shock:

:lol:
User avatar
AnotherFairportfan
Posts: 6402
Joined: Thu May 01, 2014 2:53 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by AnotherFairportfan »

Unfortunately, insects had been at them, and the larvae had left the insides rotting.

Lots more forming since i transplanted it to a pot where its roots actually have room; tomorrow i'm hitting a nursery for advice on pesticides.
Proof Positive the world is not flat: If it were, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.
User avatar
Dave
Posts: 7584
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:58 pm
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Dave »

AnotherFairportfan wrote:Lots more forming since i transplanted it to a pot where its roots actually have room; tomorrow i'm hitting a nursery for advice on pesticides.
If you can, stick to biologicals... less residues to worry about. When I was gardening actively I had good results with rotenone powder and pyrethrum dust, and with diatomaceous earth dusting. Neem is a bit tough on nightshades (it can kill or burn tomatoes) and nicotine spray is just too toxic for my liking.

Also, for future reference (it's probably too late for this year)... companion planting with coriander and dill can help a lot. The flowers of these plants attract adult lacewings, and they feed and then lay eggs on nearby plants... and lacewing larvae are fierce and effective predators on aphids and many other pest insects. Just plant a few coriander seeds every few weeks, let them come up and flower and go to seed... this cut my aphids problems almost to nothing.
User avatar
Catawampus
Posts: 2145
Joined: Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:47 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Catawampus »

Dave wrote:
AnotherFairportfan wrote:Lots more forming since i transplanted it to a pot where its roots actually have room; tomorrow i'm hitting a nursery for advice on pesticides.
If you can, stick to biologicals... less residues to worry about. When I was gardening actively I had good results with rotenone powder and pyrethrum dust, and with diatomaceous earth dusting. Neem is a bit tough on nightshades (it can kill or burn tomatoes) and nicotine spray is just too toxic for my liking.
Pyrethrum has the advantage of being a repellent as well as killing pests, but has to be re-applied constantly as it breaks down in sunlight. Also, it's murder on bees and smaller mammals such as your feline friends. The USDA's started to get a bit stricter on its use.

Diatomacious earth doesn't keep away the pests, but it will gradually kill 'em off. And if you get into trouble, you can always use it to make dynamite.
Warrl
Posts: 1723
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:44 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Warrl »

Catawampus wrote:And if you get into trouble, you can always use it to make dynamite.
Ah, the Wapsi forum... there's a reason I come here...
User avatar
Dave
Posts: 7584
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:58 pm
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Dave »

Warrl wrote:
Catawampus wrote:And if you get into trouble, you can always use it to make dynamite.
Ah, the Wapsi forum... there's a reason I come here...
Yup. Where else can you interact people who dream of benefiting humanity and earning the Nobel prize, by eventually developing the world's first safe and economical synthesis for tetranitrogummibear?
User avatar
GlytchMeister
Posts: 3733
Joined: Wed Oct 16, 2013 2:52 pm
Location: Central Illinois
Contact:

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by GlytchMeister »

Dave wrote:
Warrl wrote:
Catawampus wrote:And if you get into trouble, you can always use it to make dynamite.
Ah, the Wapsi forum... there's a reason I come here...
Yup. Where else can you interact people who dream of benefiting humanity and earning the Nobel prize, by eventually developing the world's first safe and economical synthesis for tetranitrogummibear?
Or Nitrogen Fullerenes and Island of Stability nuclei. :twisted:
He's mister GlytchMeister, he's mister code
He's mister exploiter, he's mister ones and zeros
They call me GlytchMeister, whatever I touch
Starts to glitch in my clutch!
I'm too much!
Warrl
Posts: 1723
Joined: Sat Jul 20, 2013 10:44 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Warrl »

Dave wrote:
Warrl wrote:
Catawampus wrote:And if you get into trouble, you can always use it to make dynamite.
Ah, the Wapsi forum... there's a reason I come here...
Yup. Where else can you interact people who dream of benefiting humanity and earning the Nobel prize, by eventually developing the world's first safe and economical synthesis for tetranitrogummibear?
I just learned something interesting from the Crosstime Cafe forum...
Sleepy John wrote: Scott should know that there is a museum dedicated to BOOM!

The Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower has the glorious URL of
http://www.explosion.org.uk/

And, Kathy? They book weddings...
(Kathy is the author-artist of Carry On and substitute-artist - when her husband is overworked - of 21st Century Fox. I recommend both.)
User avatar
Catawampus
Posts: 2145
Joined: Fri Jul 12, 2013 10:47 pm

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Catawampus »

Warrl wrote:Ah, the Wapsi forum... there's a reason I come here...
Because sanity is insipid?
User avatar
Just Old Al
Posts: 1684
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 4:43 am
Location: Wilderness of Massachusetts
Contact:

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Just Old Al »

Catawampus wrote:
Warrl wrote:Ah, the Wapsi forum... there's a reason I come here...
Because sanity is insipid?
and overrated.
"The Empire was founded on cups of tea, mate, and if you think I am going to war without one you are sadly mistaken."
User avatar
DinkyInky
Posts: 2382
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 9:38 am
Location: Where there's more than Corn.
Contact:

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by DinkyInky »

*drools*

Please say those are spicy.

Marigolds repel many furry and insectoid pests.

Watering the ground with Dawn dishsoap and tobacco keeps a few others away. Spraying the plant with soapy water at night helps too...just don't do what I did and forget to rinse them off before eating...soapy hot peppers are icky.
Yanno how some people have Angels/Devils for a conscience? I have a Dark Elf ShadowKnight and a Half Elf Ranger for mine. The really bad part is when they agree on something.

Aphyon chu kissa whol l'jaed.
--Safyr Drathmir
User avatar
Dave
Posts: 7584
Joined: Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:58 pm
Location: Mountain View, CA, USA

Re: "Not long t'harvest, Hiram." "Ayuh."

Post by Dave »

DinkyInky wrote:Watering the ground with Dawn dishsoap and tobacco keeps a few others away.
I'd be very cautious about doing that. A lot of tobacco carries TMV (tobacco mosaic virus), and this virus also attacks other nightshade plants including tomatoes and peppers.
Post Reply