Well since the last wheel of cheese back there in early Feb. I have gotten the two devices to regulate the water temp and the latest attempt at a traditional Cheddar went a lot easier1 Not much faster because there are long waiting periods between each phase of the process. But this one came out really well although a little lopsided because I didn't have the press follower centered very well. But it is in the cave and waiting for at least 6 months before eating it!
Been making many more Minibed on plastic frames as I have a lot of ground to get covered with them. I have 46 done and need another36!
Have ordered and received five more of the billboard tarps. These are 11 mil thick and should last a good long time. Up to ten years so I am told. When I get through getting the tarps anchored in the dirt and the frames on them and secured, I'll be ready to go. There will be NO MORE WEEDING for me in any of the gardens! Some small ones may sprout before the actual seeds I planted germinate and take hold.
Inside the High Tunnel all is in readiness and I have planted three MBOP,(mini beds on plastic) already. I put Swiss chard in one, Kale in another, and some mixed lettuce in the last of the three. That particular;ar batch of seed was 6 years old so I don't think it is going too sprout! So in a couple of days I'll be planting some '18 seed of the same type.
Nice to have the root cellar all done and working! Have plenty of potatoes left and none of the white taters have even started to sprout! Usually have had to rub off the eyes a couple of times in past years.
The Pontiac Reds and the Red Norlands, being early taters HAVE started to sprout a couple of times and I don't think they will last till the middle of next month or so. Going to rub them off again tomorrow and see what happens.
Got 22 RIR chickens and one rooster and am getting 23 eggs a day! Either one of them is laying two a day or that rooster has the wrong internal plumbing!!
Well I guess that is it for this time. If anyone has questions or comments would love to hear them! TIFN
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