I’m sorry for not posting for so long, quite a bit going on at BeeWench Farm. Between the CSA, my day job, family and caring for the animals I’ve hardly had time to breathe 🙂
But now that winter is here, I have a bit more time to spend on the computer. I’m working on getting my seeds organized and testing the germination. I have seeds from 3-4 years ago that I’m not sure are worth planting. Germination tests are super easy and really necessary so you don’t waste time planting seeds that aren’t going to grow.
Step 1) wet and wring out a paper napkin or towel so its just damp
Step 2) place 10 seeds spaced evenly on one half of the napkin
Step 3) fold the other half over, covering the seed completely
Step 4) put the folded napkin flat into a ziplock bag and seal 3/4 of the way
Step 5) place in a sunny, warm location and wait 3-7 days
Step 6) determine germination rate by how many seeds sprout; 1/10 is a 10% germination, 5/10 is a 50% germination and so on…
Depending on what germinates and the percentage will help me decide what seeds to order and how many I need to plant of what.
I’m also working on thinning my herd of dairy goats. Ive sold 2 of my does already, Poppy from 2011 and Ivy from 2012. The little wether from this spring was butchered yesterday and will be Christmas dinner. And my 2 older does will be finding a new home soon; either in the freezer or with someone else. I’m keeping Honey, my doe from 2011 and Prim, the little brown doeling from this spring. They both have been exposed to a buck and Ill do a preg test on them in 30 days to make sure. I’m so excited for baby goats again!
Im planning what should go in the garden for 2013 CSA and how much. Im hoping to fine a more suitable planting location. Something larger and flatter for easier cultivation. CSA will probably begin around the middle of May and run for 10 weeks and then another that starts in August and runs for 10 weeks. As always, if youd like to sign up for our CSA please visit our CSA sign up page!
I hope all is well with you and yours and I promise to post more often.
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