"Todd" > wrote in message
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> On 02/09/2013 05:23 PM, Todd wrote:
>> The local farm suggests that I use this compost with worm casings
>> and bat poop and other stuff. I used a little of it on my tomatoes
>> to get them gong last year. And it worked, but I only had two
>> weeks before the freeze came and killed everything. My few
>> tomatoes before hand were tasteless like store bought tomatoes
>> but after they were amazing. But only got two weeks worth -- rats.
>> Felt like crying. (Only felt like it, didn't actually do it.
>> wouldn't want anyone to mistake me for being "sensitive".)
>>
>> Do you like this compose idea?
>
> Hi Julie,
>
> I suppose I should declare my soil conditions to you.
> My soil started out as decomposed sand stone (like decomposed
> granite, only uglier). I spoke with the guy that did my grading on
> my property and I am 20 feet or more down from the original
> surface. There was no top soil on the surface. If you hit
> my dirt when it is really dry with a shovel, it throws sparks.
> I have been adding compost for about five years now to my garden.
> But only seriously for one year. Last year for the first time
> I have earth worms.
>
> Last year I had squash bugs and white mold on my
> zucchini.
>
> Also, with your experience at farming and knowing
> I am a low carb guy (15 or less per meal), what diabetic
> friendly produce would you suggest I try growing? (My
> garden resides in Northern Nevada, if that helps. Has
> a short growing season. Don't plant till June 1st.)
>
> I would appreciate any suggestion you have.
>
> Many thanks,
> -T

Sorry, but to me, all produce is diabetic friendly except perhaps some
fruits in excess amounts. I have never tried to grow anything in your
climate so I can't help you there. We're zone 7 here.