[Farmall] O/T...."what can I grow"?

Robert Johnson johnson_rob at bigpond.com
Tue Nov 13 07:31:57 PST 2007


I think I'd be starting with something of a plan.
I don't like using the word , because I think "common sense" covers the 
subject just as well , but I'd be looking at "permaculture" , to give me a 
plan , to make the property productive.
And yes , learn what you have to work with , or what the ground needs , and 
start the process of evolution , evolving it piece by piece in to your 
permaculture patch.
But as a general principle I'd be looking to aerate in some way , and 
compost as much as possible.
It will give you plenty of tractor time , when you have that time to give.
Regards Rob J.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Hall" <jthall at worldnet.att.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Farmall] O/T...."what can I grow"?


> Never had much dealings with those tillers but I do know if you hang any 
> big
> rocks or stumps, you will seriously lighten your wallet! We fixed an 
> almost
> new one that a fellow bent the main shaft that the tines mount on. The IH
> dealer dad worked for sold Howard roto-vators. They did a wonderful job 
> but
> took some serious HP and were slow. Not practical for fields but they sold
> them to prep plantbeds.
>
> If you can't find a tiller for the right price look into a chisel plow or 
> a
> sub soiler. Both can find out what your tractor is made of, but be careful
> as these can be dangerous in "tight" ground.
>
> Unless your ground is like cement, a decent harrow will probably suit your
> needs just fine.
> It may require more trips over the field but then again you were looking 
> for
> tractor time, right?
>
> John
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Moran" <jrmoraninc at yahoo.com>
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> Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 8:09 AM
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] O/T...."what can I grow"?
>
>
>> JH-
>> As stated, I ain't no farmer (wish I was).  However, in addition to a
>> bunch of tractors, I (somehow or another) have a tandem disc of
>> indeterminate age.  It is rusty, but appears to be all there.  Maybe I
>> could lubricate and otherwise free up the discs and that could assist in
>> busting up the ground.  What do you think?  What I was going to do was to
>> buy a 540 PTO (substantial, within reason) tiller and gradually bust
>> things up lowering off of the 3 point by degree.
>> JM
>>
>>
>
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