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The soil is tilled and ready for planting. |
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After some research and a visit to a planted high tunnel, we determined that we would plant the tomatoes two feet apart in three foot rows. |
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Peppers are planted 18" apart in three foot rows. |
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144 tomatoes and 147 peppers are planted. Each row is a different variety. |
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White mulch is laid between each row. This should reduce the soil temperature as much as 5 degrees. |
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As the tomatoes grow, cages are placed around the determinate ones ...... |
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....while the indeterminate tomotes are staked using the "weave" method. |
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We also planted 2 - 30' rows of Okra. |
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In addition to the tunnel, we have additional tomatoes, peppers, melons, carrots, beans, cabage, etc. and 2 acres of sweet corn. |
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