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Greenhouse Management at Midori Farm

May 2, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Join us at Midori Farm on Tuesday, May 2nd from 2pm – 4pm for our next Dirt Talk Farm Walk.  Farmer Hanako will be opening up their farm and sharing their expertise with us on managing seed starting for rotations and greenhouse management.
Topics to be covered at the walk include:

  • seeding techniques, including vacuum seeder demonstration
  • germination techniques (heat tables, germination chamber)
  • overview of seeding & potting mediums (soil and containers)
  • potting techniques
  • greenhouse sanitation and health
  • nursery disease management
  • basic pest management
  • nursery watering management
  • succession seeding for success
  • seeding schedules for our climate
  • general greenhouse/nursery organization, record-keeping and management
  • Farmer Q&A

Dirt Talk Farm Walks provide farmer-to-farmer education to promote the exchange of ideas and innovations related to sustainable and organic farming in our region. This farm walk is open to all beginning and current farmers, not to the general public.

Audience: Farmers only

Details

Date:
May 2, 2023
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Organizer

Kellie Henwood
Phone:
(360) 379-5610 ext. 201