Got a new well pump today from Harbor Freight. The utility pump was doing okay. I had figured out the pressure balance fairly decently, though it did lack somewhat, it was working for the moment. Then the dog got to it. Long story short, she managed to knock the pump over and it ran dry for some time, until the impeller was trashed. Dog is now much more limited in her movements.
So, got the new one today. Went up on the HP slightly. Not up and running yet. Ran out of certain fittings, so have to pick them up in the morning. One thing I was apprehensive about was noise level. This pump had bad reviews for that on their site. However, I found it to be quite quiet enough. Can only hear it a short distance and may not be able to hear it more than a couple of feet once it's enclosed. Good deal for the price. Hope it puts out enough pressure. Flow rate is up to 900+ gph.
So, I think fifteen mins 3-4 times a day should do the trick for front and back yards. May not need that much. Have to wait and see.
Some things are growing great now!
First corn planting is growing so thick the plants may have to be thinned. Seems a shame, since it just wouldn't grow last year at all. Biggest concern is it shading lower plants too much. Doesn't seem a problem so far. Wait and watch.
Tomato plants are getting larger and some are flowering. That didn't happen until much later last year. So, I'm hoping for tomatoes in the next few weeks.
Lettuce looks wonderful but temps have climbed into the 90's. It will bolt soon.
Several pumpkin plants have gained really good size now and later plantings are sprouting. Melon vines are also getting bigger, though I haven't seen any flowers or fruit just yet.
Planted giant corn and spinach (heat tolerant) yesterday. Planted green beans to climb the corn. Need to try planting more cucumbers. That will be the only thing I build actual trellises for this year, I think.
Found out the well water here is high in Nitrates. That was great news. Seems like other nutrients are becoming more available, so are already present. Just been held back by the Sodium until now. May fertilize more but only in very small and gradual amounts. Too hot to fertilize or do any more pH adjustments for now. Just have to let nature do her job on those things.
So, got the new one today. Went up on the HP slightly. Not up and running yet. Ran out of certain fittings, so have to pick them up in the morning. One thing I was apprehensive about was noise level. This pump had bad reviews for that on their site. However, I found it to be quite quiet enough. Can only hear it a short distance and may not be able to hear it more than a couple of feet once it's enclosed. Good deal for the price. Hope it puts out enough pressure. Flow rate is up to 900+ gph.
So, I think fifteen mins 3-4 times a day should do the trick for front and back yards. May not need that much. Have to wait and see.
Some things are growing great now!
First corn planting is growing so thick the plants may have to be thinned. Seems a shame, since it just wouldn't grow last year at all. Biggest concern is it shading lower plants too much. Doesn't seem a problem so far. Wait and watch.
Tomato plants are getting larger and some are flowering. That didn't happen until much later last year. So, I'm hoping for tomatoes in the next few weeks.
Lettuce looks wonderful but temps have climbed into the 90's. It will bolt soon.
Several pumpkin plants have gained really good size now and later plantings are sprouting. Melon vines are also getting bigger, though I haven't seen any flowers or fruit just yet.
Planted giant corn and spinach (heat tolerant) yesterday. Planted green beans to climb the corn. Need to try planting more cucumbers. That will be the only thing I build actual trellises for this year, I think.
Found out the well water here is high in Nitrates. That was great news. Seems like other nutrients are becoming more available, so are already present. Just been held back by the Sodium until now. May fertilize more but only in very small and gradual amounts. Too hot to fertilize or do any more pH adjustments for now. Just have to let nature do her job on those things.
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