Bootstrap Farmer Radio

Randy Cummings & Nick are on the road this week and we found some time to discuss growing in the heat of the Summer. We lean on Randy’s many visits to southern farms for tips and tricks to keep plants thriving when the sun is beating everything down. Nick also hits the high points of growing a multi variety salad blend.    TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Growing in the Heat 00:41 Crop Selection in Extended Seasons 01:30 Adjusting Price when Cost Increases 02:25 Heat Tolerant Lettuce for Summer Production 02:55 Lettuce Types 04:31 Why You Should Buy Seeds by Count, Not Weight 05:26 Visiting Farms in Summer 06:55 Germinating Seeds & How Indoor Growing is Affected by Summer Temps 09:11 Preparing Starts for Transplanting 10:05 Drip Irrigation 11:18 Protecting the Root Zone 12:37 Sizing Hydroponic Equipment to Reduce Heat Buildup 13:36 Harvesting Early & Plant Spacing for Petite Cuts 14:56 Your Crops Have to Pay Rent 15:27 Salad Mixes 21:44 Wood Mulch  23:54 Calibrating Application Equipment 25:09 Layers of Protecti