A slide deck recap of Johnny's Cover-Cropping for Field & Garden Webinar. Topics: • Determining cover-cropping goals • Crop species selection & resources • Cover crop establishment & management • Cover crop termination
A convenient, downloadable and printable 4-pp brochure version of our article on the Top 10 Uses & Benefits of Cover Crops & Farm Seed. Includes information on appropriate cover crop choices for a year-round seasonal phase approach to incorporating cover crops into your sustainable agriculture and land use management program, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.
A downloadable, printable (PDF) version of our Direct-Seeding Guidelines for direct-seeding crops into the garden or field: covers benefits, materials needed, bed prep basics, recommendations for sowing to thinning, and how to address common post-germination issues the grower may encounter.
The standard Glaser Wheel Hoe combines a blade with a wheeled frame to support the blade, and enables you to cover significantly more ground than with traditional hoes. With the Double Wheel Conversion Kit and the addition of 2 Off-set Hoes, the wheel hoe can straddle a row and weed on either side of the crop. This cuts cultivation time in half for many row crops. A list of all materials included with these instructions.
This Tech Sheet covers key points of short-term storage of seed garlic before planting, site selection, soil fertility, planting specifics, topping stiffneck garlic, harvesting, curing, and long-term storage of your crop. Follow these recommendations from our Research & Trialing team for best results.
With the introduction of high-yielding, disease-resistant cucumber varieties, greenhouse production is an increasingly important source of this crop. Full-size slicing, pickling, snack, and long European types are all being successfully grown under protected cover. While these structures offer an improved environment for growth, certain cultural practices must be maintained best results and yields.This Technical Production Guide provides detailed information on cultural best practices to ensure successful production of premium greenhouse cucumbers.
Quick Hoops Cable Purlins Installation Instructions. This design allows trellising vine crops to the frame of any style of Quick Hoops high tunnel without creating pockets for water and snow to form like traditional purlins. The cable is suspended securely away from the plastic, allowing water and snow to easily run off. The following procedure is more easily accomplished when the tunnel is not covered but may be done after with a little more difficulty. Materials Needed: #9 wire #10 x inch hex-head self-drilling tech screws 1 hook and eye turnbuckle (2) -20x1-inch carriage bolt and nut 1 brace band...
This instruction manual for the One-Row Pinpoint Seeder includes details on assembly and use, as well as a list of materials included with shipment: Seeder body; Two drive wheels; Two seed shafts; Oiled ashwood handle; and Self-tapping #4 x 1/2-inch round-head woodscrew. Additional materials needed for assembly include: #1 Phillips screwdriver; Round-jaw pliers; and 10mm wrench. Topics covered in this manual: Assembly Instructions; Instructions for Operating the Seeder, including Bed Preparation, Choosing a Hole Size & Crop Recommendations; Seeding; Adjustments, including Seeding Rate, Seeding Depth & Seeder Angle. Should the need arise, we also provide a List of Replacement Parts.
A listing of vegetable, fruit, flower, herb, and farm seed for sale in bulk quantities — always non-GMO and 100% guaranteed — in a range of seed types, including certified-organic, conventional, raw, pelleted, and treated, from Johnny's Selected Seeds.