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  • Help! This is our second crop that is failing to thrive! We have raised beds with 50% compost and 50% arizona dirt/sand. Our seedlings take off for about two weeks then they stop growing and die. We put some pumpkin test seeds in the worst sandiest dirt in a corner of our yard and it's growing like crazy. Do we need more sand in our raised bed and what should be the ratio to compost?
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Ericka replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion First Time Gardeners in Soil Builders
"Ken Singh Farms is located on the NE corner of the 101 and Thomas. The Farm is ONLY open to the public on Saturdays, 8 AM - 2PM currently but times may change with the seasons slightly. He has great locally made compost that he monitors for quality.…"
Oct 16, 2010
Stacy W. replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion First Time Gardeners in Soil Builders
"Does anyone know if Mr. Singh also sells topsoil? Or does he sell compost only? Haven't been to his farm yet, but looks like a trip is in my near future. We are installing two raised garden beds and I'm looking for a quality topsoil to add to my…"
Oct 3, 2010
John Crockett replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Solving our waste problems, and re-vitalizing our soil are huge challenges, globally and regionally, and since all animal health depends on soil health, these are urgent problems to solve. That requires our collectively taking massive action, which,…"
Apr 27, 2010
John Crockett replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Have you ever had a good crop from this mix, or is this the first crop? IF it is the first crop, my first guess would the the "compost".

Few people understand oxygen in compost. There is a sacred MYTH in the composting industry that windrows of…"
Apr 26, 2010
Laureen Grenus replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Thank you sound reasonable. I will try it out."
Jan 26, 2010
Laureen Grenus replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Is there a local college that will test soil for pH etc at no cost before I start to plant ?"
Jan 25, 2010
Christopher Bates replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Erika,

I followed your link and learned soemthing about the two main processes for decaffeination. Very helpful information. I can appreciate your dilemma. It's funny how often questions lead, not to answers, but to more questions, which must play…"
Oct 17, 2009
Ericka replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"The main way they extract caffeine is by using solvents like methylene chloride, ethyl acetate, and highly pressurized carbon dioxide. I found this site that has a breakdown of the process and a few others that use less harmful procedures. Just best…"
Oct 16, 2009
Christopher Bates replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Erika,

I think it's great that you're giving such good advice to Sedaj. Why do you say no decaf coffee grounds int he compost? That's all I drink, and use in my compost.

Chris"
Oct 15, 2009
Ericka replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Without photos it is hard to tell exactly what is going on with the sun, but I would think that the area you have the bed might get a lot of sun in the summer, getting full on sun when it sets and is the hottest, with your block wall a heat island -…"
Oct 9, 2009
Sedaj Tesch replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"The raised bed is on the east side of the yard on this side of a brick wall. We planted the seeds the first of Aug. We began composting this summer and we love it! It reminds me of working with my grandparents when little :) I will go out and get…"
Oct 9, 2009
Ericka replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"East side of your house or yard?
I am thinking if it is the side of the house, then too much shade. Esp. for squash who love heat and sun-to a degree of course!

We are out of pumpkin/squash/zuccini growing time. Please download the planting…"
Oct 9, 2009
Sedaj Tesch replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Thank you so much for your response. We are growing pumpkins, squash, and zuccini. The raised bed is on the east side. We water daily until the seedlings are about 4 inches tall and then every other day. Some of them look like they can't take the…"
Oct 9, 2009
Ericka replied to Sedaj Tesch's discussion My Crop is Failing to Thrive! in Soil Builders
"Need some more info to offer ideas on this:
what are you trying to grow?
How often do you water?
where is it located in the yard in relation to the sun?
do they wilt, dry up, disappear?

raised beds take a lot more input here in AZ. But…"
Oct 9, 2009
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Help! This is our second crop that is failing to thrive! We have raised beds with 50% compost and 50% arizona dirt/sand. Our seedlings take off for about two weeks then they stop growing and die. We put some pumpkin test seeds in the worst sandiest…
Oct 8, 2009
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"Help! This is our second crop that is failing to thrive! We have raised beds with 50% compost and 50% arizona dirt/sand. Our seedlings take off for about two weeks then they stop growing and die. We put some pumpkin test seeds in the worst sandiest…"
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