Ducks Ragtag 2019 gardening

[thistlebloom]

@baymule , that was the smokinest smokin' deal ever. Our neighbor has a Kubota, don't know the model but it's pretty big. He does a ton of stuff for us with it and I have to force money on him most of the time.
It's the next best thing to having our own. Well, I take that back, it's better than having our own since he's a skilled operator and does all the maintenance and upkeep. He is using it every day. When we don't hear Vic's tractor we check on him to make sure he's ok.

 

[ducks4you]

I did burn up the wiring harness, that was caused by a bare wire that somebody monkeyed with, I was mowing and the wire touched the frame and shorted out.

THIS possible fire hazard is worth the extra money to buy new. You never know WHAT somebody has monkeyed with. I have had service done by and rented equipment From the business that is selling Mahindra's and I have confidence in them. I will be storing this in my barn's garage. I CanNOT replace my wooden barn with same from insurance.
I have not ruled out a Kabota, just have looked at them yet. Heard great things about them.
Our only monthly payment is ~$350.00/month mortgage. All trucks and car were paid for years ago.
I figure buying outright is a great investment and will save me loads of time.
I am happy to hear more about your experiences. PLEASE keep sharing!!

 

[bobm]

There is an annual farm expo near Tulare, Cal. ( about 40 miles from my ranch, so we visited just about every year) that lasts a week. There are international equipment producers of every thing that you could think of. International farm groups and their scientists come by the buss load to view just about everything. There are every tractor manufacturer from around the globe represented. About 10 years ago, the Japanese introduced a low cost, basic old school design Coyote tractor. I have seen it and got on it at the show, but I have'nt seen it work in the field. I have never seen or ever heard of the Mahinhdras trackters. Please give us the scoop ! I used to borrow a 35 hp. Kubota from my wife's work for a week at a time every year to mow my pastures with a brush hog as well as some excavation work , grading, etc. as needed. Works GREAT ... best tractor that I have driven. but be aware when it gets very hot summer heat (over 100* ++) and the tractor radiator starts to be covered with debris , the tractor tends to overheat. ( I would like to see a bigger radiator.) Then you have to stop the engine, clean out any and all debris, wait about an hour to cool down the engine. Start her up and work away.

 

[seedcorn]

clean out any and all debris

This is going to be true with any tractor. Wonder if he has ever changed his thermostat?

 

[bobm]

clean out any and all debris

This is going to be true with any tractor. Wonder if he has ever changed his thermostat?

The company that my wife worked for had many employees as well as a full time mechanic on staff , so yes the thermostat has been changed.

 

[ducks4you]

2 frosts this week. I brought in my peppers a few days ago.

We have enough sweet peppers for stuffed peppers and some for salad and the rest will be dehydrated. They never DID turn orange, red or chocolate. BAD year for gardening!!
Got enough jalepanoes to give away some, dehydrate the rest.

Misplaced my camera, so I can only give you a glimpse of my south pasture burdock cleanup, but I am almost done. I am using my cheapo lopper to cut them.

Cleared this other area and more to the east

I KNOW some of you are thinking just mow them down, but when they get to this stage all you are doing is reseeding. After my Salsa party I plan to poison every 2019 1st year burdock plant I see. I will get a 2nd chance next Spring, then I think I will be in control. My north pasture and behind the barn had similar "Seas of Burdock" and I pretty much eradicated them from those areas. Feeling pretty good about it. Finally figured out how to dress for minimum allergic reaction, fitting short sleeved t shirt, oversized t shirt, long sleeved cotton shirt, ALL leather (not sueded) gloves. Also, my large wheelbarrow works better than the tow wagon bc I can turn it upside down and push down on the burn pile with it. My friend felled a 2.5-3ft diameter volunteer tree in the south pasture about a year ago. ALL of the wood is great for fires now, but was caught up in the burdock. I ran out of time this summer to clear it all, which was with my reciprocating saw PLUS it was wicked hot.

 

[thistlebloom]

Good work Ducks!

 

[seedcorn]

Did u get a tractor yet?

 

[ninnymary]

I was way behind on reading. Boy did you get me tired! You have done so much work. I love the ways things look like after a cleanup. Hoping fall and winter will give you a break.

Mary

 

[Rhodie Ranch]

Kubota offers zero percent interest financing. We bought a BX something in 2011 and loved it for our 7.5 acre place in Northern CA.