MikeJ
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A Fertile Cocoon
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Need translation of farm terms - 2005/10/28 11:12
I read the article linked from the home page titled "No-Till Proves Best in Long-Term Study". I'm a gardener, not a farmer, so I don't know what the techniqqes are that are described in the article. In particular I want to know if the information there can be applied to a home vegetable garden.
Here are some of the terms used in the article that I don't know the meaning:
moldboard plowing
12-inch chisel plow system
6-inch bedding and rebedding system
"Ripping the soil to 16 inches..."
"Also, soil compacted from wheel traffic had substantially higher worm activity, which served as a large benefit to the no-till system."
Again, I don't necessarily want to learn all about farming although I do have a general interest and like to learn new things. What I am mainly looking for is information that I can use in my own garden.
I also want a chance to use some emoticons!!!!!
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