and then...

there are days when a single task/movement is repeated (out of necessity) over and over.
And then, the day is over.

Today it was plugging transplants into the ground of field Y (and lower Solar) by hand.

Lettuce
Swiss Chard
Parsley
Fennel
Leeks
Scallions
Tomatoes



Before any of this could happen we:

1. Moved irrigation from W1, W2 and E to Y.
(Y field is 400' long.
Twice the number of pipes needed.
13 - 30' pieces in all.)





2. Rototilled the beds to be used. (E did so)

3. Marked the beds with the Cub. 1' sq. grid.

4. Watered all flats to be transplanted and loaded them in the van.

5. Punched 128cell flats on punch board for ease of removal.

Then we planted. And planted...

Enjoyable conversation.
Bad impressions.
Made up lyrics.
Meditative spans.
Fugue states.
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Lunch came (and went) quickly.
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We tried using the mechanical transplanter for leeks in the afternoon, but it was just NOT agreeing with us. We were unclogging it every 10 feet.



Hands were/are faster...

So, with scallions done, it was off to lower Solar field to plant the rest of our tomatoes (and run drip tape). Aside from our stock varieties that we planted, E has been experimenting with about 20 different varieties she chose. They, unfortunately, have not been faring well in their flats, but we still planted them. However, to give them a little "boost" we watered them in with fish emulsion.
Now, I like all the "smells" of the farm. Some that others might even find offensive... But, really, the smell of fish emulsion is truly a fist to the chest.
Nothing one can do but put some gloves on, shoulder down and get those tomatoes in the ground as fast as humanly possible. FOR REAL!

Seriously, I hope they outgrow their "fish-less" neighbors. Make it all worthwhile...

The evening was taken with rototilling our Three Sisters field (many cool plans, btw. Will write more soon), shutting up the greenhouse and cleaning my own quarters (amazing how messy/dusty it can get).

Tomorrow we start work @ 5:30 due to the large amount of greens harvesting that needs done for Saturday. Keepin it cool...

Watch out 4:30 am. Here I come!

Dig.