Aotearoa Daily Kōrero 27/8/2023
Aotearoa Daily Kōrero 27/8/2023
Welcome to today’s daily kōrero!
Anyone can make the thread, first in first served. If you are here on a day and there’s no daily thread, feel free to create it!
Anyway, it’s just a chance to talk about your day, what you have planned, what you have done, etc.
So, how’s it going?
In the last couple of days I've planted some Butternut Pumpkin, Zucchini and Yams, into pots to get a start for when it warms up.
Potato seeds (yes seeds, not seed potatoes) I planted a little while ago have sprouted. First time I've planted potato seeds. I'm interested in how they grow and what the results are like. I collected the seeds last year.
The Grey Oyster mushrooms I bought last weekend have come on strong, and I've ordered some Shiitake mushrooms to try as well. Testing which ones the boss likes the best before inoculating some logs.
Amazing! I never really thought about seeds from potatoes. Typically when you use a non-seed to grow fruit or vegetables, it's because you need a clone of a good plant to ensure a good crop. Have you grown potatoes from seed before? Do they typically vary much from plant to plant?
First time planting potato seeds. It's supposed to be a bit hit and miss on what you get, but it leads to you to creating your own potato i.e. not a clone like when you plant seed potatoes.
I'm trying to get to a point where I don't have to buy in much each year. Produce my own everything including seeds. Just something to have a go at, no doubt some things won't go to plan. But that's the fun.
Which part of the country are you? I've got some acorn squash seeds I'm wanting to try this year, but feel it's still too early to start them.
So far I've started fennel, tomatoes, korean peppers, nasturtiums, calendula and manuka. Still waiting on my lettuce and cayenne seeds to germinate. Also planning on doing some okra, basil and pigeon peas once we get further into spring.
Which mushroom kit did you get? I've been wanting to try one of the bucket kits from Sporeshift, but no extra money for experiments at the moment.
Which part of the country are you?
About as far South and West as you can get. Have a good sized hot house, so can get things started early. The weather says 0C or maybe -1C tonight but day temps get above 18 behind glass/polycarbonate.
Which mushroom kit did you get?
Shiitake Mushroom Grow Kit - Splash & Grow Block
I'll likely buy 1000 dowels when we decide which we prefer.
Many locals shut shop in the garden here over winter, but I manage some reasonable growth with the right plants.
What's your favourite supermarket apple this time of year? I always go for Mariri Red.
We’re partial to Rose. Ambrosia’s are nice too
Boat repair continues, a few small leaks filled with silicone, and the new paint has been sanded and blended to match the rest of the hull. She's almost ready to be handed back to the owner.
@Ilovethebomb is this work or hobby? I've often looked at project boats and wondered if it's worth the effort.
A bit of both, it's a cash job for another paddler. I've done similar repairs on my own boats as well though.
A few people I paddle with have built their own boats from scratch though, which is something I'd like to do one day.
Anyone got a good decaf coffee recommendation? I've never managed to find one that tastes good black.
Can’t tell you about their decaf, but we find the Hummingbird coffees very nice. It’s tough suggesting food and drinks as everyone will have their own taste preferences, but for us the Hummingbird coffees are not bitter and burnt like some, just smooth and delicious, but that’s just us!!