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AlittleSalt · August 27, 2016

(I'm writing this while drinking vodka tonight - otherwise the nerve pain is too much to type.) The pain is still there - I just don't feel it as much. Hopefully I don't leave details out as I reply.

JLJ,

I have given a lot of thought and research to trying the beneficial nematodes. There are many benefits to the good nematodes - they actually hunt for grub worms and cutworms as well as RKN. I haven't researched as much as needed to find out if the Elbon Cereal Rye 'ECR" will kill the good nematodes too. I plan on planting 5 pounds of ECR this fall. It works as a trap crop according to several sites - the RKN makes its way into the root and dies. ECR is also thought of as a biofumagant when turned under. https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...bon+Cereal+Rye

Mustard greens are a lot alike https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...migant+mustard just not as winter hardy.

I agree with you and Bill, grafting wouldn't be done if it wasn't needed, so it's time for me to learn. One thing I did not mention is that of the three tomato plants that seem unaffected by RKN - two are Big Beef VFFNTA - It looks like I need to buy some seeds - most likely from http://www.tomatogrowers.com/BIG-BEE...ductinfo/3310/ There are a few others I want to try from there. I cannot afford rootstock, so growing rootstock from seed is going to have to suffice. As I said to my wife, I'll be gardening year-round which is exactly what I need.

As far as using contaminated tools, yeah, I did. I have a favorite rake that I use for everything. I've never gotten a blister from it and it is lightweight - yet durable for years.

I wish I could have replied sooner.

August 27, 2016	#26
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	(I'm writing this while drinking vodka tonight - otherwise the nerve pain is too much to type.) The pain is still there - I just don't feel it as much. Hopefully I don't leave details out as I reply. JLJ, I have given a lot of thought and research to trying the beneficial nematodes. There are many benefits to the good nematodes - they actually hunt for grub worms and cutworms as well as RKN. I haven't researched as much as needed to find out if the Elbon Cereal Rye 'ECR" will kill the good nematodes too. I plan on planting 5 pounds of ECR this fall. It works as a trap crop according to several sites - the RKN makes its way into the root and dies. ECR is also thought of as a biofumagant when turned under. https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...bon+Cereal+Rye Mustard greens are a lot alike https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q...migant+mustard just not as winter hardy. I agree with you and Bill, grafting wouldn't be done if it wasn't needed, so it's time for me to learn. One thing I did not mention is that of the three tomato plants that seem unaffected by RKN - two are Big Beef VFFNTA - It looks like I need to buy some seeds - most likely from http://www.tomatogrowers.com/BIG-BEE...ductinfo/3310/ There are a few others I want to try from there. I cannot afford rootstock, so growing rootstock from seed is going to have to suffice. As I said to my wife, I'll be gardening year-round which is exactly what I need. As far as using contaminated tools, yeah, I did. I have a favorite rake that I use for everything. I've never gotten a blister from it and it is lightweight - yet durable for years. I wish I could have replied sooner.