Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 12, 2014 · Pork Cuts 101: A Diagram. In general, the primal pork cuts from the top of the pig (like the loin) are leaner and more tender than those from the bottom. But cooking the tougher cuts (like the shoulder and the hocks) low and slow can make them tender and juicy. And it’s important to note that the cuts available at the grocery will change ...
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Your Own Wine Grapes
WEBJul 18, 2021 · Remove any broken or damaged roots, and soak the vines in water before planting. Dig a hole a few inches deeper than the longest roots, then plant the vines with the roots pointed down and evenly spread out. Space them at least eight feet apart. Do not use any fertilizer at this time.
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How to Build a Farm Pond - Modern Farmer
WEBJul 24, 2015 · Collect soil samples from several holes in the vicinity of the pond site. Make sure to dig beneath the dark black topsoil and collect your samples from the subsoil. Mix a handful of soil from each hole in a quart-size Mason jar. Fill the jar with water to within 2 inches of the top and shake vigorously for about 60 seconds.
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation - Modern Farmer
WEBMar 27, 2022 · Crop rotation, a practice widely utilized by farmers, is exactly how it sounds. It involves rotating the planting location of your fruits and vegetables across a sequence of growing seasons. How it works requires an explanation: Plants add just as many nutrients to the soil as they take from it.
How to Get Rid of Spotted Lanternflies - Modern Farmer
WEBOct 23, 2021 · Squash Them, Smash Them, Stomp Them. The most effective way to kill a spotted lanternfly is to squish them. They’re good at hopping, but they aren’t very good at flying, so a quick stomp or swift swat should do the trick. Whether you see one on a picnic table at a park, on a lamp post in a parking lot, on your farm or in your own backyard ...
5 Differences Between Hens and Roosters - Modern Farmer
WEBMay 30, 2021 · Roosters have more stamina and strength than female chickens. Hens tend to be more timid, while roosters are always more assertive. Roosters tend to be bossy, even when they’re young. As they get older, you’ll notice that roosters begin to challenge each other, raising their hackle feathers. Plus, they crow the morning cock-a-doodle-do!
How to Graft a Tree Using the ‘Whip and Tongue’ Method
WEBApr 30, 2022 · 9. Make the tongue cut on the scion the same way you did with the rootstock. Start about one third of the distance from the tip to the end of the cut and wiggle the knife down the wood until the cut is about half an inch to an inch deep. 10. Flex the scion piece so that the gap between the tongues opens up.
DIY Potting Soil Recipes for Mixing Potting Soil at Home - Modern …
WEBAug 16, 2018 · There is no science to it, just keep mixing until you have a uniform finished product. Store your potting soil inside plastic bins, bags, or under a tarp. Basic Mix. This mix works for the vast majority of outdoor potted plants, including most annuals and perennials. 1 part peat moss. 1 part compost. 1 part perlite.
How to Grow and Harvest Grains in Your Backyard
WEBAug 31, 2015 · Spread a tarp or sheet over the floor, and beat the stalks with a wooden dowel to release the grain from the seedheads. (This is called threshing.) Collect the grain in a large bowl or bucket. Set up a fan at a medium speed (strong enough to blow away the chaff, but not so strong to blow away the grain.