[Arid_gardener] Re: red wrigglers

Tue Nov 21 13:02:13 MST 2006

Thought it might be helpful for everyone to know that we have a worm farm right here in Tucson.  They can be shipped or picked up on site.  check out the website: http://www.acmewormfarm.com/
Michelle Kuhns
gardening in Tucson

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   1. RE: Arid_gardener Digest, Vol 34, Issue 16 (Christine M. Bahto)
   2. Re: Question from Home-Hort WWW page (Chris Trask)
   3. Question from Home-Hort WWW page (daa at azdeq.gov)
   4. (no subject) (suz at vilardi.com)

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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:11:41 -0700
From: "Christine M. Bahto" <Chrissb at cox.net>
Subject: [Arid_gardener] RE: Arid_gardener Digest, Vol 34, Issue 16
To: <arid_gardener at cals.arizona.edu>
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ORIGINAL QUESTION:
Date: Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:32:48 -0700
From: "Paul Jones" <PPruitt at rraz.net>
Subject: [Arid_gardener] saguaro

Can a saguaro cactus be re-rooted. We have a good size one as you come into
our neighborhood about 8 or 9 feet tall  that someone hit and knocked down
it did break off. I know most cacti do better if you let them sit for a few
days before planting are saguaro the same.
                               Thanks   Pat

ANSWER:
Pat,

It's possible, but not probable. Saguaro cuttings will usually rot before
they root, or root and then rot!

You would want to root the growing tip, since saguaros can weigh between 80
to 100 pounds per sq. foot, you have to cut off only what can realistically
be carted off. This cut leaves an enormous wound that would be suseptable to
bacterial infection (which is why it will most likely rot before growing
roots), it also leaves it open for insects to enter (another way for
bacteria to get in). It would have to sit unplanted for a good 2-3 weeks in
order for the wound to heal. It would also need to be oriented in the same
south/west direction that it faced when standing, not doing this will lead
to sunburn which is another way for bacteria to enter. For the same reason,
you would also need to cover it with shade cloth until it puts on roots, as
unrooted cacti are very suseptable to sunburn. As for watering, it is
dormant during the winter and needs to stay dry, watering should only be
started in the spring when it comes out of dormancy and goes into it growing
cycle.

You should be commended for wanting to save the saguaro, but are you
prepared for the amount of "babying" you will need to do in order for it to
root, only to have it possibly rot in the end?

Let me know if you have anymore question,
Christine Bahto
Master Gardener, Maricopa County, U of A Cooperative Extension

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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:56:20 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
From: Chris Trask <christrask at earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: qstewart at gmail.com, arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu 
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	<29287606.1164034580702.JavaMail.root at elwamui-rubis.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

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You can buy them online from:

     http://www.topline-worms.com/ 

These people have more types of worms than I thought would be of interest.

-----Original Message-----
>From: qstewart at gmail.com 
>Sent: Nov 17, 2006 2:36 PM
>To: arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu 
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
>
>
>85281
>qstewart at gmail.com 
>
>where can I obtain "Red Wigglers" for worm composting?
>Thanks,
>
>Quincy
>
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Chris Trask
Outings Leader, Sierra Club (1981-1991)
Palo Verde Group Outings Chair, Sierra Club (1985-1988)
Grand Canyon Chapter Outings Chair, Sierra Club (1988-1991)
Member, Arizona Native Plant Society
Member, Arizona Governor's Advisory Council on Invasive Species
Member, Central Arizona Weed Management Area

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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:15:31 -0700 (MST)
From: daa at azdeq.gov 
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Message-ID: <200611201915.kAKJFV4a012300 at Ag.arizona.edu>

85007
daa at azdeq.gov 

What causes black beauty eggplant fruit to be colored with pink/purple stripes on white background?  They are usually dark purple/black.  Do they have a soil pH problem or micronutrient problem? Other? Thanks!

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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:27:52 -0700
From: suz at vilardi.com 
Subject: [Arid_gardener] (no subject)
To: 'arid_gardener at CALS.arizona.edu'
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Regarding Quincy's question about locating Red Wrigglers, he might want 
to call Greg Peterson at the Urban Farm - 602.248.9256 and see if he 
can recommend anyone.  If not, ask Greg if he can spare a few from his 
three bathtubs full of them (in coffee grounds).  I know that modest 
tax-deductible donations to the Farm are always appreciated.  Regards, 
Suzanne

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