"Stuntz" stuntz @excite.com wrote:
Just wandering what you all use to make the rows in your garden.

My garden beds are 4' X 8'. I use 8' long 1X2 furr strips (actually 3/4 X 1
1/2) with shallow saw cuts at 2" and 3" along the length to space seeds at
multiples of 2" or 3" depending on the plant or seed, then plant on both
sides for the furr strip to make a double row. . There are usually four
double rows spaced 1' apart. As an example, I can get 72 onions or garlic
bulbs spaced at 5" (by interpolating) in one 4X8 bed. After planting, I
replace the furr strip with an 8' long drip tape for each double row spaced
4' apart on a 1/2 inch drip tape header. The drip system is transportable
between all of the 4X8 beds. Most of the tapes have been in use for about 8
years - some have had to be replaced when damaged by tools. Olin

Lady Chatterly wrote:
In article .com
simy1 wrote:

I have to make rows only about 10% of the time. But when needed and
with bare soil (most of my soil is covered with last year's leaves),
I
just scratch a row with an old tent stake. I don't even need to
backfill it because I have made it an habit to mix my seeds with
playsand.

Why are you thinking that you do not even need to backfill it because
you have made it an habit to mix your seeds with playsand?

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I make rows for tatsoi, arugula, carrots and lettuce. Those seeds are
small enough that being under a 1/8 of an inch of sand is enough. Keep
in mind that I mix one teaspoon of seeds to 1/2 gallon of sand.

"simy1" wrote in message
ups.com...
:
: Lady Chatterly wrote:
: In article .com
: simy1 wrote:
:
: I have to make rows only about 10% of the time. But when needed and
: with bare soil (most of my soil is covered with last year's leaves),
: I
: just scratch a row with an old tent stake. I don't even need to
: backfill it because I have made it an habit to mix my seeds with
: playsand.
:
: Why are you thinking that you do not even need to backfill it because
: you have made it an habit to mix your seeds with playsand?
:
: --
:
: I make rows for tatsoi, arugula, carrots and lettuce. Those seeds are
: small enough that being under a 1/8 of an inch of sand is enough. Keep
: in mind that I mix one teaspoon of seeds to 1/2 gallon of sand.
:

Whatfor is it in your mind that Lady Chatterly is an human?

David

Cocker shells and pretty maids of course!

Ok Guy's, Gals the reason I asked this question is that I am tired of using
a hoe to make my rows. My vegetable garden is usually 50 ft by 50 ft. or
somewhere close.
A pretty good size "I think". I have a small garden tractor with a rear
hydraulic tiller attachment.
I usually amend my garden with compost & peat before spring then till and
make my rows by hand. I am not getting any younger so thought I would
purchase a hipper or furrower for my small tractor, a Catagory "0" 3-point
hitch.
No one that I can find makes any attachment for the Lawn and Garden Variety
tractors that will make rows.

I ended up building a furrower attachment this weekend that will attach to
the back of my rear attached tiller.
I was just woudering if anyone had any better Ideas.

I have really enjoyed reading this thread and you all seem to be very
dedicated. Thanks for your replys and ideas.

The weather is beautiful in South Texas and I will have my Onions, Carrots,
Celery and a few others in the ground tomorrow.
Thanks
Gregg

"Stuntz" stuntz @excite.com wrote in message
m...
Ok Guy's, Gals the reason I asked this question is that I am tired of using
a hoe to make my rows. My vegetable garden is usually 50 ft by 50 ft. or
somewhere close.
A pretty good size "I think". I have a small garden tractor with a rear
hydraulic tiller attachment.
I usually amend my garden with compost & peat before spring then till and
make my rows by hand. I am not getting any younger so thought I would
purchase a hipper or furrower for my small tractor, a Catagory "0" 3-point
hitch.
No one that I can find makes any attachment for the Lawn and Garden Variety
tractors that will make rows.

I ended up building a furrower attachment this weekend that will attach to
the back of my rear attached tiller.
I was just woudering if anyone had any better Ideas.

I have really enjoyed reading this thread and you all seem to be very
dedicated. Thanks for your replys and ideas.

The weather is beautiful in South Texas and I will have my Onions, Carrots,
Celery and a few others in the ground tomorrow.
Thanks
Gregg

Well, now that I understand your question now, I use a rake first to get
everything all smooth and purdy, then a hoe for the trench. I fill in by
hand. Kills my back.

"Stuntz" stuntz @excite.com wrote in message
m...
A pretty good size "I think". I have a small garden tractor with a rear
hydraulic tiller attachment.

I have a small real tractor with a 4 foot tiller on it. It has wheels at
the edge of the tilling area. I use their tracks as the paths for my beds.
I use a GardenW seeder to plant seeds.

I ended up building a furrower attachment this weekend that will attach to
the back of my rear attached tiller.

I was thnking about doing something similar to attach to my tiller.

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John!

"Ken Anderson" wrote in message
...
"Penelope Periwinkle" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 11:21:25 -0500, "Ken Anderson"
wrote:

"Stuntz" stuntz @excite.com wrote:
Just wandering what you all use to make the rows in your garden.

Two broom handles, string, and a tape measure. I've actually used a
square
to
keep the garden, well, square. And I use the tape to actually put the
seeds
in the ground at the proper spacing. Please don't laugh at me. ; )

How's about if we snicker quietly behind your back?

My "rows" have more in common with a snake than a square! Trying to
put everything in straight lines would waste space in some places and
crowd plants in others. And then there are the basil plants that pop
up between rows, I don't have the heart to pull them all up. Not to
mention those late or extra vegetable plants I always end up with,
I can sorta squeeze them in those odd corners and wiggles.


Penelope

I find it torture to thin, also. About the tape measure, I use graph
paper to
lay out the garden, so I've gotta use the tape to get everything just
right.
Here's a freebie for making the paper:
http://www.graphtablet.com/


Ken,
I take it you are a Capricorn or at least an Earth sign?

Badger

"McCready" wrote in message
.uk...

"Ken Anderson" wrote in message
...
"Penelope Periwinkle" wrote in message
...
On Thu, 13 Jan 2005 11:21:25 -0500, "Ken Anderson"
wrote:

"Stuntz" stuntz @excite.com wrote:
Just wandering what you all use to make the rows in your garden.

Two broom handles, string, and a tape measure. I've actually used a
square
to
keep the garden, well, square. And I use the tape to actually put the
seeds
in the ground at the proper spacing. Please don't laugh at me. ; )

How's about if we snicker quietly behind your back?

My "rows" have more in common with a snake than a square! Trying to
put everything in straight lines would waste space in some places and
crowd plants in others. And then there are the basil plants that pop
up between rows, I don't have the heart to pull them all up. Not to
mention those late or extra vegetable plants I always end up with,
I can sorta squeeze them in those odd corners and wiggles.


Penelope

I find it torture to thin, also. About the tape measure, I use graph
paper to
lay out the garden, so I've gotta use the tape to get everything just
right.
Here's a freebie for making the paper:
http://www.graphtablet.com/


Ken,
I take it you are a Capricorn or at least an Earth sign?

Badger


I am a March 30th Aries. I'm afraid to ask what that might mean.
Ken

"Ken Anderson" wrote in message
...
I am a March 30th Aries. I'm afraid to ask what that might mean.
Ken

It may mean that you should plant grains and leafy annuals on March 30. Or
that you should not. Depends on which gardening almanac one reads.

Olin