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Sorry, I tend to talk a bit too fast, especially in these older vids, but they are just cheap clothes pins. 😉

Hmm, this is an interesting scenario. Normally I would say you're probably dealing with root stock if it's coming from branching that's on the ground and I still think that's probably what you're seeing. Do you know whether or not this tree is grafted? If so, you'll want to remove any branching below the graft as that is root stock and not the variety you were trying to purchase/grow. It would also stunt the growth of the known variety as the root stock will try to take over. How did the plums taste?

True statement.

We use bricks under the cups to allow younger/smaller chickens to access the water along with the larger birds. As for algae, we have not had that happen inside the barrel as it's always covered. If you do get algae, you can use a very small amount of bleach in the water to keep that from happening. We do get some algae in the cups, but it's easy to just wipe those clean.

That is odd that it has never flowered at all. Our apricots are very inconsistent with flowering, but they do eventually flower. If it were me, I would probably work towards removing it. Depending on the size you may need to do that over a few seasons.

@@EdgeofNowhereFarmthank you, keep up with the good work!!

The very outside layer would not be edible, like any other onion variety. Much like shallots, you would want to use them either whole or nearly so. If you're chopping a lot of onion for a dish, this would not be ideal.

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm ok. Thanks

Agreed!!

They are wonderful little murderers, that's for sure!!

It only takes 1 to push through to the Fall!

We tend to give a few of them names based on what they look like or how they act, but much like you we are VERY appreciative of what the provide to us and our customers. They only have 1 bad day on this farm.

Those 2 are constantly battling it out. Rosie is the dominant one, but Violet still pushes back!

It's all relative. When it hits 20 degrees and you're not accustomed to it it's cold. When we are 95 degrees it's a comfortable day for us.

We have kicked around the thought of a donkey. They are not off the table at this point!

Wow, Slovakia, how cool!! I imagine the view from your home is a little different from ours! Yes, we try to get all of our work done these days before 9am. Usually that means we're up no later than about 4am (usually we're up earlier than that) and outside about 30 minutes before sunrise. These days that gives us about 4 hours of outside work and then we head inside. This time of year we're harvesting, so there's plenty to do once we're inside!

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm wow, that's sounds tough, you have to go to sleep very early, haven't you? :). Yes here is a bit greener when I looking outside the window 😁, but cold winters and late spring frosts damage regularly flowers on fruit trees and bushes. From your videos are spreading a lot of positive energy, harmony, peace and love, thanks a lot for that. Wish you all the best 🙏❤️✊👋

@@michaldurana4227 yes, it's early to bed for us!

We've kicked that around a few times and it still comes up in discussions. We're working towards having a designated area on the "back 40" for larger livestock, so maybe....😉

Just curious, does it bunch like this one does or form a single bulb?

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm it bunches like crazy, one can turn into ten with no problem. The bulbs get about the size of a nickel, might get bigger if I bothered to fertilize.

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm it bunches a lot

Oh my, this is making my mouth water. Need to get a pot of beans going today also!

Ok, now I'm hungry! I have not heard of a Nodding Onion, so I'll take a look at that one.

Generally speaking you shouldn't need to do anything to a pruning cut made during the dormant season. However, if you're getting rain around pruning time you may want to use a sealant on the cut of the larger branches. It wouldn't hurt to use it either way if you're concerned.

There are several breeders in and around both Phoenix and Tucson that raise both of those breeds outside with livestock. We want to be successful with them, so we're trying to find a good mentor that can help train them up before they arrive so they are used to livestock.

We're hoping to have them started for everyone by Fall, just in time for planting!

I would say the cats are the hardest workers, but those cat naps seem to happen most of the day!

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm I like cats, but on my property they are, at times, my nemeses. I feed a flock of doves in the area who regularly visit, and those pesky felines are always preying on them. Mother Nature can be a b <word>, too, I suppose.

I was hoping these would do well for you guys in Cali. I would like to try the walking onions at some point. A novelty if nothing else! I think the only thing stopping us from just re-planting these onions is the punishing dry heat we have for the next few months, but it may be worth giving it a shot. It's not like we don't have a few extra!

Wow, great notes here and history on this wonderful crop! We're hopeful for this monsoon season. We did get a few drops overnight last night which is really early, so fingers crossed!

The cats have really been a great addition to the farm. We just need to find the right dogs to go along with them, so they're able to hunt 24/7!

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm I'm located north of view in the desert environs of Las Vegas. I'm very much impressed with the cattle dogs I've interacted with. Don't know if that's a breed you have considered, but they are hard-working and highly intelligent and loyal to their owner(s) & family.

@@TheBuriedLedeR we're not set on a specific breed yet, but it will be more than one. We need a large guardian for livestock and also a smaller dog for additional rodent elimination. We do really like heelers as well, but we don't need a herder, so it would need to fit somewhere.

​@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you for replying. I, for one, would be interested in learning more about your dog 'situation' after breed(s) have been decided upon and seeing how well they have integrated into the 'operations' on your farm. I enjoy your vids. Thanks for sharing!

We've grown bulb onions in the past with very limited success, but it may be time to try them again with the soil we have now. The biggest advantage to these is they multiply, so you always have enough to eat and plant!

Glad you enjoyed this one!!

Glad you saw those Jujube Abid!!

The onions have a nice, strong onion flavor. They are easiest to use either whole or cut into larger chunks, much like you would shallots. The greens are just like any other green onion when they're younger. Those cats really are amazing to watch. They are ALWAYS on the hunt!

I believe it's steel conduit for supporting netting/shade!

Great question and it looks like Robb answered for you, but it is EMT conduit. We have it there to hold the bird netting up and away from the crops. It can also hold shade cloth, but we have not attempted crops that require it over the summer. At least not yet. 😉

I'll do my best on these. Onions will not last very long if they're not cured prior to storage (ours last all Summer this way). Curing will vary based on humidity, onion size, etc. For us it's usually about 3 weeks or so. After curing we store them in the house over the Summer before planting what's left. We don't do anything further to preserve them. The green tops you can just snip off during the Winter season, but they're best used in the later Winer, very early Spring when growth is stronger. Later in the Spring you can harvest the onions and use the greens and bulbs. These came out of 4 beds that are about 4' x 20', but they were only planted in a single line along the middle of those beds. I (Duane) have not had issues with the cats which are usually my biggest allergy. However, both the dogs and cats will remain outside at all times and the dogs in particular are specifically for guarding the livestock. We'll spend some time with them, but not a lot as they need to understand they are here for the protection of the farm and animals on the farm.

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Hey Duane, can you have Lori answer the cooking/preserving questions as those were not addressed? Are the I'itoi onions used as a shallot or green onion? Do you not eat them yourselves? Sounds like you keep them around for the next planting - for future sales only!

@@EdgeofNowhereFarmgreat response! I’ve tried two or three times to grow them here in Tennessee without success but I grew them in SoCal

@@robb4866You’re being very rude and pushy. I think Duane answered most of your questions in detail .

@@Latebloomershow It might be too wet in TN for them. A better option would be the Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion) which is native to your area. It's edible from top to bottom and has a very strong onion flavor. It looks about the size of the I'itoi in the video, too. They aren't as large as the store-bought onions, but they are tasty and really help boost the local ecosystem.

He is all about the hunt!

They are on it!!

@@EdgeofNowhereFarmThis convinced me I need to adopt a feline to help with pests that eat my fruits

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I would say it's similar to a few others. Our Ant Admire, is VERY consistent year to year.

Part of it could be those late frosts this year, but that wasn't the cause on our Big Red, so not too sure.

I'll link to a video we did on that for you here that explains it in detail; ua-cam.com/video/WVh_IqHbXs0/v-deo.html

Those are DeWalt pruning shears. I'll link to them on Amazon for you here; amzn.to/4erWrND It doesn't look like the DeWalt version is available right now, but you should be able to find them at Home Depot, etc.

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm Thank you!

It depends on several things, but generally speaking citrus does not like to have wet soil. Now, we water our in ground citrus 2x/week at the peak of summer. Winter it's not watered at all or VERY infrequently. Spring and Fall it's usually once/week. Potted trees will need more attention and may need water daily depending on soil, sunlight, pot material, etc.

Like most foods I think we all have different opinions. The big difference with the Meiwa and Fukushu is the amount of flesh/skin vs seeds. The Meiwa being much smaller has a much larger percentage of seeds which are bitter, so the Fukushu seems sweeter...IMO of course! Either is very good though.

True statement, but not all farmers take care of their animals unfortunately.

Glad you enjoyed this one and found it useful.

It's typically a few weeks for us here in the desert. Dry, hot weather speeds things up a bit. It may take longer if you're in a cooler climate as both temp and moisture effect that drying time. If you're unsure, leave them out for a few months to dry completely. It shouldn't effect your germination rate with young seeds like that.

Glad you found this one useful!

One great part about kumquats, they require much less water than most citrus with their smaller size.

I live in WI, it has rained everday for last month almost, but last year a drout that really hirt my garden! At least you get perdictable weather, I just bought seeds, thought I was getting plant because same price as I paid for my blood orange, so pretty disapointed, I have grow tent but haven't hade much luck germinateing citrus ftom found seeds from organic store fruits.

@@user-dm6nu8io5m gotcha. Yes, we do have predictable weather that's for sure!. The challenge with seeds is you won't know what kind of citrus you'll wind up with. Citrus trees do not reproduce true to type from seed. That's why you'll always find citrus trees on grafted root stocks. Fingers crossed for you that you can get one to make it up there!

Glad you're enjoying these. Vlogs are our favorite thing to produce, because we get to share updates on everything!

Quantity of fruit definitely varies from one season to the next, so that is part of what we were up against.

That is very true. We would need to cover them and add heat to get through our 20 degree Winters.

Really good points here!

@@EdgeofNowhereFarm thank you, and feel free to ask if anything comes to mind, spreading truths seems to save us all from hardships ("takes a village" at any age, I think).

The goats don't like the citrus leaves, otherwise that would be the right way to go! Citrus in general is not well tolerated by any of our animals, so we figure we can feed our hardest workers on the farm instead. All of those lovely microbes and fungi in our soil.