How long before the outside coating disolves? Or do I need to cut or remove before planting?
1255912
The plastic mesh doesn't dissolve. You can leave it on since the roots will grow through it. I take it off myself before I transplant into larger pots for 'gowing on'.
1255913
Most them dissolve after tansplanting, however I did have a tomato plant that still had the outside netting still atahed when I removed he plant this fall. I start a lot of my vegetables in my greenhouse so when I trans plant to my garden I ut the netting off especially the root veggies like beets, carrots, turnips etc. When I transplant, I always give them 2 doses of vitamin B12 the first and second day after transplanting to avoid plant shock to the new enviroment. Hope this helps. As a general rule of thumb, when in doubt, cut the netting off.
1255914
I'm sorry but I have yet to plant my seedlings. I've read about people cutting the coating off before planting and others just planting as is. I'm just going to plant as is, without cutting off the coating.
368891
All of the wood should be treated. Then let it sit 24-48 hours and you're in business!! Love this stuff...
1039721
I would suggest leaving it natural. You don't want any chemicals from the stain leaching into your vegetables...The natural cedar will resist rot without stain.
750072
I'm in Western Massachusetts over in the Berkshires (zone 5b). I have two Hardy Chicago growing in containers that are in their second season. One is in a 15 gallon plastic pot, and the other is in a 14 inch plastic pot. I kept them in a cold part of my basement last winter (lots of folks use garages and sheds so long as they don't get much below freezing) and watered them every few weeks when they got dry. That's probably the most common method in the north. They were about 3 ft tall by the end of last summer, and I brought them in as soon as they lost their leaves in early November. They've leafed out great now and are growing again. I've heard of people growing them outside in our climate, and will probably try that with a cutting from one of mine. There are many ways to handle the winter. Some folks get large bags of mulch to set around the tree and cover with plastic buckets over the mulched tree. Some wrap the tree with insulation and mulch well at the base. Some will bend the tree over and cover it with mulches or even bury the bent tree under soil for the winter. Logee's Greenhouse from Connecticut has a video of how to wrap a fig tree on Youtube, if that helps. There is the chance of losing an in-ground tree to the cold, but so long as the roots survive these fig trees can grow back from them. Also, people often take cuttings once the trees go dormant. They can be kept in the vegetable crisper over the winter and rooted in the spring if something goes terribly wrong with the outdoor tree. So there are lots of ways to do it depending on what kind of tree you want (container or in-ground tree) and how much (or how little) effort you want to put into the project. You can get tons of info on figs4fun forum and on youtube.
170946
I leave mine out year around but I also stained and polyurethaned them and they are under a covered porch. I also live in Texas so it is fairly mild weather. Hope this helps.
1350638
This is perfect for clean up and preservation. I've been cutting it 1:1 with turpentine and applying with a paintbrush. Field strip the stock, coat liberally with the raw linseed mixture and hang for an hour or two. Wipe off excess with an old Tshirt. The first coat will have lifted the bulk of any buildup. If your stock hasn't seen linseed in awhile, you'll require several coats. The raw linseed doesn't dry overnight. First coats will absorb like a sponge. Final coat may take a week or two. You'll love the results. Good luck.
654083
itll take a weekend.... after the countertop has been prepped and most of that time will be waiting for the basecoat/ clearcoat to cure. itll be soft for a week but gently useable. its very messy sprinkling the granite looking flakes but covering the floor and a little vaccuuming will take care of it how fast it gets hard depends on temp and humidity. in a hurry? crank the heat for a few days
2152483
Put it pn 2 hours before wrap area in plastic wrap. Then the area is good for 2 to 3 hours dependibg on how hard the artist whipes the area
2144362
No, you better wait. It will never set up when it's cold outdoors. Like the others say, I'd wait til it's close to 50 degrees outdoors overnight. Unless it's a huge patch (several cubic inches) it's going to need to be 50° for at least 24 hours so don't pick a day when the high is going to be 50° and the low is going to be 30°. If it's too cold for paint to cure, it's too cold for WoodEpox and LiquidWood to cure. It's a chemical reaction so it won't wait and then cure a couple months from now when it finally warms up either.
1858216
Wait 6 weeks from the date you put down the starter fertilizer. Then apply. Be careful not to get it on concrete. It leaves a rust stain.
520586
I placed both of mine in large pots on a covered and screened patio about 2 1/2 feet apart with more hours of shade than direct sunlight, one has died (both were treated exactly the same) but the other is doing well.
124316
I would wait to apply on newly planted outside tomatoes until they are established...at least a week or two. For prevention, once every 14 days I believe it says on the bottle, and for treatment once every 7 days.
2026654
Sorry, I didn't see the first part of your question. I think I'd wait till after the cold weather, that should be long enough for the poison to dissipate.
571175
I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently. I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside... » Read More I've had mine for about 4 mos and it is a great plant, however needs a lot of attention. Recommend that you don't put it outside right away as it will die in extreme climate changes. I would put it where it's mildly warm and move it back and forth from outside to inside for a good month and then have it outside for longer periods of time until you know it can handle the heat and humidity. Mine didn't like the hot outdoors so had to bring it inside for longer periods of time. It is too late in the season to have it outside so I will wait until Spring/Summer to try to have it planted outside permanently. « Show Less
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Clean it well and then store with a slight film of oil to prevent the rust. Should be just fine, this is common. bone appetit
1861106
Not to sure. Depending on your settings (temp & light, moisture), it can anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. Your best bet is to ask a nursery owner.Robert
1227366
Potted mine too in about 3ft dia pot and it was outside over last summer and took well. I live on coast in VA. But then we had a bad rain storm and I didn't get it drained well enough and think root rot set in. It's been in house all winter and I mist it regularly but not sure it's surviving. If it's still seems viable when whether warms I think I should dig up and put rocks in bottom for drainage (there were holes in pot but I'd set it in a pan in house just after bad rain and didn't realize pan was full as I kept watering....stupid!) anyway, my thumb is green with 'easy' house plants and this poor guy (we named him Larry) has kept me in turmoil. I read it's fine to pot but not sure where I went wrong exactly. Hope this helps and I'd love any advice from anyone else!