Bankfish
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More than welcome buddy. You need another batch, let me know. Anyone else interested locally, get ahold of me. Have 6-8 rows 250' long. Bi-color is next one ready.
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TOO Garden Thread
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Bankfish
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First batch of pickles yesterday. Garlic dill with jalapeno and onion. Now the 4-6weeks of waiting begins.
Pumpkins blooms looking pretty this morning TOO.
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Pumpkins blooms looking pretty this morning TOO.
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Tomatoes are looking good so far.
Big_Holla
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Picked up the kettle for $10. It’s the exact size I was looking for to fit the jar rack I found in our basement fruit cellar.
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So I did some picking in the garden and was surprised how big the cucumbers got. Everything I read I’m thinking they are too big for pickling? They have full formed seeds for the most part. Any recommendations at all?? Was hoping I could still slice them and make dill pickles out of them.
So here comes my next issue. I was looking for a dill pre-mix for pickles. Found this Mrs. Wages one step mix that seemed popular on Amazon so I ordered. As I’m reading the directions it’s for quick refrigerator pickles. Doesn’t say on it if it can be used for actual canning. Anyone ever use something like this?
So here comes my next issue. I was looking for a dill pre-mix for pickles. Found this Mrs. Wages one step mix that seemed popular on Amazon so I ordered. As I’m reading the directions it’s for quick refrigerator pickles. Doesn’t say on it if it can be used for actual canning. Anyone ever use something like this?
Big_Holla
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Oh and I picked some beans. Couple of pea pods in there too, those didn’t do so well.
I personally don’t like cucumbers once they get to that point. All seed and bland or bitter tasting. I’ll usually cut them open and pull the seeds. Just eat the meat covered in salt or with balsamic vinegar and tomatoes.
Big_Holla
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Do you think if I cut the guts out of them they’d be good to make pickles out of? Wish I watched them better. Damnit.
I’ve never made pickles that I liked, so I can’t help you.
Bankfish
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They do look a little large, but you can still use them, just not the best. Not sure about the canning process with packet you have. I've used Mrs wagers before, not that one tho. Try em and let us know. Good luck [emoji106]
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Big_Holla
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Thank you Bankfish!! I was thinking last night if I didn't hear from anyone I'd give a few pints a try and see what they turn into. Can't let them go to waste anyway. Was also thinking maybe they'd be better as a relish. Either way I think I need to get some of the pickle crisp granules. My Amazon order for those was pushed back til next week now.
Bankfish
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You can soak them in ice water overnight for the extra crispness as well. Supposedly. Lol. I tried it on my pickles, will have to let you know when I open one.
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Ears are starting to show on 2nd planting at home, no critters yet and the watermelon vines have about 75% of the garden covered now. Getting close to see if they keep the coons out or not.
3 good watermelons going at home, 1/2dz. more little ones showing. Property plants are getting big and are staggered a few weeks after the ones at home so fingers crossed for a few good ones
The property plot has benefited from the rain the last few days, forgot to snap a few while over there.
This thread is a nice little notebook to reference next year!
3 good watermelons going at home, 1/2dz. more little ones showing. Property plants are getting big and are staggered a few weeks after the ones at home so fingers crossed for a few good ones
The property plot has benefited from the rain the last few days, forgot to snap a few while over there.
This thread is a nice little notebook to reference next year!
Bankfish
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First batch of Italian flat beans, 11 qts. Had 3 break. That's a first in over 4 yrs. Maybe old jars, I don't know. Have another 14-16qts to do tomorrow.
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