You have to get some clay from somewhere else to make them stick. They’re great… except Florida’s “soil” won’t hold together. What About Other Options?īack in Florida people used to ask me “what about soil blocks for transplants?” I would certainly like to go without using plastic, yet sometimes there really isn’t a better option. And I can’t see consumer demand for biodegradable products making a dent in regulatory or commercial practices anytime soon either.” But like you mentioned there aren’t many other options for nursery work if you want to save your back and pocket. Considering that plastic was only synthesised in 1907, I’m on the go back side of plastic use and planting directly in the ground where possible. I know that worm growth rate is significantly reduced at 28% w/w microplastics and that they distribute microplastics in their casts throughout soils. It’s also entering our soils through ag and municipal compost. Previous studies in Sydney harbour showed >30% of the mullet sampled had microplastics in their guts, and over 90% of seabirds feast on plastic and then defecate it on land. And another that showed of 17 brands of sea salt only one had no microplastic in it. Tad at KIS organics wrote an interesting post about fabric pots last year containing lead and BPA among other things: This week I’ve read two articles, one on the isolated Henderson Island that was found to have 671.6 items per square metre of debris on North Beach, 99.8% of which were plastic. And that there are end-of-life problems like toxic materials such as heavy metals that leach out of the plastic as the products decay over a span of years. I’ve read that the doubling time for plastic is around every 11 years. I’ve just been wondering what the Earth’s carry capacity for plastic might be before ecosystems are irreversibly damaged, and how much is acceptable, because I can’t see it’s use going away, only accelerating. Plastic fertilizer bags, plastic pots, fabric pots, plastic trays, plastic irrigation, plastic totes. “Plastic is so useful in ag, and everyone seems to be using plastic green houses, plastic mulch, and fabric row covers like the DeWitt/Sunbelt. These plastic bag pots last for a few years and cost a few cents.” I just don’t see anything other than plastic for nursery work being feasible at this point. As for pots, discarded metal soup cans with holes punched in them work okay. Plus, the stuff will last a decade or so. Water comes through from the top but not light. I do like the DeWitt/Sunbelt woven nursery fabric for occultation of new beds/no-till. What are your thoughts on plastic use in gardening?” Most gardeners are cheap skates and do similar. “I noticed you used a plastic tarp, bag, and bag pots. You can find more tips for beginners in the Beginner's Guide section.Craig (of Permie Flix) asks about plastic in the garden in the comments of my video on making potting soil: Carry all your tools, clothing, and grenades at all times - items that are equipped weigh nothing.Maintaining 50% of health and energy bars lets you craft items 50% faster.At mine level -4, you will unlock access to fossil fuels - after that, it is worth switching to oil refining and car trips in the desert you will also need weapons.Once you have access to the mine, you can pour fuel into the digger to occasionally pick up valuable resources for sale.Grow plants - if you don't want to work hard, you can plant beets, corn (both suitable for processing sugar and flour in the dryer), and sunflower if you want to put a little more effort, you can make produce food in jars - cabbage, corn, and cucumbers sell well on the market.It is needed not only for plant breeding but also for many recipes. In the early stages of the game, try to collect as much water containers as possible in the lockers.Remember to use the garden behind the house for growing vegetables - they will be provided with water from the rain and the sun instead of lamps.Set traps in the forest - they are cheap, they are a good source of meat, skins and other animal products,.
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