CORVALLIS, Ore. - If you have a good strong trellis, are a bit of a gambler and have a love of kiwifruit, there's no reason not to grow your own crop. As.
Put melon patch in full sun in the warmest spot in your garden. Choose light, well-drained soil. Avoid using plots where you’ve planted muskmelons, watermelons, pumpkins, squash and cucumbers in the last three years. Before planting, prepare the soil by digging in some compost and all-purpose fertilizer. When the vines start growing, side dress with a 5-10-15 or 10-15-20 fertilizer (the number on the label shows the percentages of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium). Plant three seeds per hole directly into the ground when soil reaches at least 65 degrees (you can buy an inexpensive soil thermometer at garden centers), usually at the end of May or beginning of June. Plant seeds ½ to 1 inch deep with rows 6 feet apart. Plant seed 24-36 inches apart. Thin to one plant per mound after plants have sprouted. As an alternative, buy starts from a nursery.
Find your mower match By Kym Pokorny, oregonlive.com
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3 Photos If you re concerned about carbon emissions, reel mowers are the way to go. (The Oregonian) Photo Gallery
CORVALLIS – Considering the 80 million home lawns in the country, there are a lot of people buying lawn mowers.
How you choose between rotary, reel and electric models has to do with your situation and preferences, said Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University Extension turfgrass specialist. All three have their pros and cons.
Rotary and electric mowers, which have one blade, cut like weed wackers with the blade spinning in a circle. Reel (push) mowers, on the other hand, are designed with two blades that slide across each other and cut like scissors. Both do a good job, Kowalewski said.
Before buying a lawn mower, consider these pros and cons
Posted May 10, 2021
If you’re concerned about carbon emissions, reel mowers are the way to go.The Oregonian/OregonLive.com Staff
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CORVALLIS – Considering the 80 million home lawns in the country, there are a lot of people buying lawn mowers.
How you choose between rotary, reel and electric models has to do with your situation and preferences, said Alec Kowalewski, Oregon State University Extension turfgrass specialist. All three have their pros and cons.
Rotary and electric mowers, which have one blade, cut like weed wackers with the blade spinning in a circle. Reel (push) mowers, on the other hand, are designed with two blades that slide across each other and cut like scissors. Both do a good job, Kowalewski said.