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Old 16-05-2006, 10:07 PM posted to rec.gardens.edible
 
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Default Clueless farmer seeks advice

Hi Tenaz,

I could take the rest of the minute off and tell you all I know about
Hopi dry farming methods.

I imagine you already know about the nice people at "native seed
search.org". Only today I placed an order with them for about $240
worth of various seeds. If you haven't heard of 'em find their web
page. They are a non profit conservation society. Their stated
mission is to collect, grow out, and proliferate seed lines that were
of historic and/or cultural significance to native Americans. Whenever
they mentioned "Hopi dry farmed" for a seed listing such as corn I
decided to try it.

Last night I searched on "hopi agriculture" and found some information.
Basically, they use drought resistant seed stocks and have developed
knowledge that enables them to maximize ever molecule of moisture. But
alas, an expert I am not.

Nevertheless, I look forward to learning as I muddle along.

V