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Hi,

Newbie farmer here. Just planted out little farm. About 9 tomatoe
plants spread 2 feet apart, 1 green bean bush variety thanks to our
daughters Kindergarten class, and about 6 cucumbers planted 2 feet
apart. It was a busy morning.
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Fish emulsion now and then every two weeks for about six weeks.
I have some of those tomatoe cages and I need to get those on asap.
Someone suggested using tomatoe cages for the cucumbers as well. I
tried to get my cucumbers to vine last year but they didn't seem to
cooperate. Seemed to want to stay on the ground. Should I just let
them grow as they want or try to get them to vine onto something?
Odd thing about tomato cages, if I use them on some tomatoes or
cucumbers and not others, the ones with, grow faster. My tentative
hypothesis is that the metal cages transfer heat into the soil around
the roots and prompts faster growth.
Thanks in advance for any more tips.

Steve - tired farmer
Good. You just got a cardio work-out that would have cost you good money
at a gym. You got some sunshine that will increase your vitamin D and
increase your absorption of calcium. And, if your kids were with you,
you just set a good example for them as well as having quality time with
your family. What kind of price can you put on that?

Good going Papa.

- Bill

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