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Zenbaas · December 19, 2015

Gerardo if you could I would love to see a literal "big picture" of your entire setup.....? You seem to be growing tons of varieties

Gerardo · December 19, 2015

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Originally Posted by Zenbaas

Gerardo if you could I would love to see a literal "big picture" of your entire setup.....? You seem to be growing tons of varieties

There's a family party at my garden today (boy turns 4 on the 21st), so I'll be moving things around and using the occasion to cull more than 50% of my plants in preparation for my winter grow-out.

In a few days, when all is settled, I'll snap a pic from above. It's just a backyard with a fair amount of plants on cinder blocks, everything in containers.

Deborah · December 19, 2015

Happy Birthday !

Zenbaas · December 19, 2015

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Originally Posted by Gerardo

There's a family party at my garden today (boy turns 4 on the 21st), so I'll be moving things around and using the occasion to cull more than 50% of my plants in preparation for my winter grow-out.

In a few days, when all is settled, I'll snap a pic from above. It's just a backyard with a fair amount of plants on cinder blocks, everything in containers.

Would still love to see...!

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Happy Birthday !

Happy Birthday to the little man...!

**coronabarb** · December 20, 2015

Gerardo, I lived in Corona for 30 yrs. Not quite as good a tomato growing area in regards to frost as S.D. but I did start my seeds in an east facing window in Feb. Windowsill easily hit 90+ degrees. Then, I loaded the plants into trays and dutifully took them out to the front lawn and back in every day. It was all so easy! Now, I am in Oregon where it is cold and dark during the winter and early spring. Can't put plants in the garden until May and need to figure out a seed starting setup. I've been depending on the generosity of friends for tomato/pepper plants. So, yes I miss having tomatoes on the vine this time of year. ;-)

Gerardo · December 20, 2015

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Happy Birthday !

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Originally Posted by Zenbaas

Happy Birthday to the little man...!

Thanks, he had a great time. Good sat.

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Originally Posted by coronabarb

Gerardo, I lived in Corona for 30 yrs. Not quite as good a tomato growing area in regards to frost as S.D. but I did start my seeds in an east facing window in Feb. Windowsill easily hit 90+ degrees. Then, I loaded the plants into trays and dutifully took them out to the front lawn and back in every day. It was all so easy! Now, I am in Oregon where it is cold and dark during the winter and early spring. Can't put plants in the garden until May and need to figure out a seed starting setup. I've been depending on the generosity of friends for tomato/pepper plants. So, yes I miss having tomatoes on the vine this time of year. ;-)

Cold and dark yes, and with wonderful aromas and scents of winter. I'll keep them on the vine for you here.

It's been a little crazy lately, a bit cold and hot at the same time. Harsh desert weather in the not-so-inland setting. Everyday I take my plants in the early AM, and bring them in a few hours after the sun goes down. Fun winter coming.

Deborah · December 20, 2015

Yep, that's what I'm doing, rolling 'em out in the morning and back inside when the sun goes down.

Gerardo · December 20, 2015

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Originally Posted by Deborah

Yep, that's what I'm doing, rolling 'em out in the morning and back inside when the sun goes down.

For the seedlings its ok, but for the larger plants they stay outside and so far so good.

Deborah · December 20, 2015

I don't have any seedlings. But I'm strong!

Gerardo · December 20, 2015

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I don't have any seedlings. But I'm strong!

Yeah!

Gerardo · December 21, 2015

The spouse of one of my many cousins sampled tomatoes and has contributed to the cause with these 30 gal containers. They will either be A and B tanks OR individual mixing tanks for growth-stage specific fertigation along a line of hybrid PVC-RGGS, haven't decided yet.

I also have a 50 gal. barrel ready to serve as the main reservoir. I have my eye on a 275 gal tote. Coming into fruition in measured steps...to be continued. (Cyclops chance!!!)

dos tanques de 30 galones.tv.jpg

Cole_Robbie · December 21, 2015

If you're going to store any mixed solutions in them for any length of time, I would paint them black to block light and then probably paint them white on top of that so they didn't get too hot in the sun. Rubberized undercoating for cars in spray cans is an excellent choice as a light-blocking black paint. It's harder to scratch off.

Worth1 · December 21, 2015

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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

If you're going to store any mixed solutions in them for any length of time, I would paint them black to block light and then probably paint them white on top of that so they didn't get too hot in the sun. Rubberized undercoating for cars in spray cans is an excellent choice as a light-blocking black paint. It's harder to scratch off.

You could also put them in a wooden box fence like thing.

Worth

Gerardo · December 21, 2015

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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie

If you're going to store any mixed solutions in them for any length of time, I would paint them black to block light and then probably paint them white on top of that so they didn't get too hot in the sun. Rubberized undercoating for cars in spray cans is an excellent choice as a light-blocking black paint. It's harder to scratch off.

Have a fair amount of black primer, so I can just turn on the compressor and go crazy w multiple coats over a span of a few days. And the white is pretty easy to score. Thanks for the great tip.

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You could also put them in a wooden box fence like thing.

Worth

I plan on using wood to make stands and that way get some pressure in my lines.

I was thinking of something similar to this:

A box would be easier but I want it to look half decent.

What do you think Worth? More or less 275 lbs.

Worth1 · December 21, 2015

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Originally Posted by Gerardo

Have a fair amount of black primer, so I can just turn on the compressor and go crazy w multiple coats over a span of a few days. And the white is pretty easy to score. Thanks for the great tip.

I plan on using wood to make stands and that way get some pressure in my lines.

I was thinking of something similar to this:

A box would be easier but I want it to look half decent.

What do you think Worth? More or less 275 lbs.

Well you will get 4.3 PSI for every 10 feet of elevation.
With that stand being maybe 3 or 4 feet off the ground you wont have much pressure.
But if you do it right you will still get water out.
As for the stand it would work with weight going straight down but it might want to twist.
Cross braces or wires will fix that very easy.
Think of an old steam train water stop.

You dont want the legs to be the same size as the tank and still be straight.
They need to be at an angle or be at a larger radius.
275 pounds falling on your little boy would be a disaster.

Worth

December 19, 2015	#108
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Happy Birthday ! __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

December 20, 2015	#110
coronabarb Tomatoville® Recipe Keeper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon - zone 7 Posts: 2,821	Gerardo, I lived in Corona for 30 yrs. Not quite as good a tomato growing area in regards to frost as S.D. but I did start my seeds in an east facing window in Feb. Windowsill easily hit 90+ degrees. Then, I loaded the plants into trays and dutifully took them out to the front lawn and back in every day. It was all so easy! Now, I am in Oregon where it is cold and dark during the winter and early spring. Can't put plants in the garden until May and need to figure out a seed starting setup. I've been depending on the generosity of friends for tomato/pepper plants. So, yes I miss having tomatoes on the vine this time of year. ;-) __________________ Corona~Barb Now an Oregon gal

December 20, 2015	#112
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	Yep, that's what I'm doing, rolling 'em out in the morning and back inside when the sun goes down. __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

December 20, 2015	#114
Deborah Riding The Crazy Train Again Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Marcos, California Posts: 2,562	I don't have any seedlings. But I'm strong! __________________ "The righteous one cares for the needs of his animal". Proverbs 12:10

December 21, 2015	#116
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,598	fertigation! The spouse of one of my many cousins sampled tomatoes and has contributed to the cause with these 30 gal containers. They will either be A and B tanks OR individual mixing tanks for growth-stage specific fertigation along a line of hybrid PVC-RGGS, haven't decided yet. I also have a 50 gal. barrel ready to serve as the main reservoir. I have my eye on a 275 gal tote. Coming into fruition in measured steps...to be continued. (Cyclops chance!!!) dos tanques de 30 galones.tv.jpg Last edited by Gerardo; December 21, 2015 at 03:41 PM.

December 19, 2015	#106
Zenbaas Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: South Africa Posts: 343	Gerardo if you could I would love to see a literal "big picture" of your entire setup.....? You seem to be growing tons of varieties

December 21, 2015	#117
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	If you're going to store any mixed solutions in them for any length of time, I would paint them black to block light and then probably paint them white on top of that so they didn't get too hot in the sun. Rubberized undercoating for cars in spray cans is an excellent choice as a light-blocking black paint. It's harder to scratch off.