tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500279039003715838.post6137641519826389195..comments2019-09-24T20:56:11.016-06:00Comments on Las Frutas de Paraíso: out of the garden, into the frying panLizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10799673645576731294noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500279039003715838.post-85964170887110188462009-06-05T16:01:11.054-06:002009-06-05T16:01:11.054-06:00I'll be happy to help in any way I can, but I&...I'll be happy to help in any way I can, but I'm no chicken expert -- just ask my chickens!La Gringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14603699579838114841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500279039003715838.post-13123606759167295502009-06-05T15:45:42.163-06:002009-06-05T15:45:42.163-06:00Yes, i agree with you on the pollination. i'm ...Yes, i agree with you on the pollination. i'm planting a new corn field, with the squash on the perimeter like Dan had suggested. and i started some ginger root today--muchas gracias for the pointers Gringa! Once we move to the farm (in the next month, crossed fingers), i want to start chickens and will certainly need advice :)Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799673645576731294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1500279039003715838.post-28221066856982810312009-06-04T20:50:51.732-06:002009-06-04T20:50:51.732-06:00That looks so good! A couple of things that might ...That looks so good! A couple of things that might help -- or maybe you already know this. ;-)<br /><br />The corn looks like it didn't get great pollination. I've read that you need at least a 4 plant by 4 plant square to ensure good pollination. Maybe the 3 sisters had them too far apart?<br /><br />The ginger seems to start best if it is basically on top of the moist soil, just barely covered with some loose soil. You might try planting it in a pot or semi-shady area to get it started. Once started it seems pretty indestructible. Mine is in a jardinera where it gets drowned during the rainy season and baked in the hot sun during the dry season. <br /><br />I love your posts. I'm still trying to figure out how to incorporate veggies and chickens, but you inspire me.La Gringahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14603699579838114841noreply@blogger.com