{"id":101,"date":"2024-05-26T18:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-26T18:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/?p=101"},"modified":"2024-05-26T23:32:35","modified_gmt":"2024-05-26T23:32:35","slug":"week-7-reflection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/2024\/05\/26\/week-7-reflection\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 7 Reflection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The research team had two meetings this week. On Monday, we worked on developing a strategic plan to keep us on track for the remainder of the quarter. This was achieved by drafting a calendar for the group moving forward. Although, it&#8217;s important to keep in mind that agricultural work is inherently dependent on the conditions of weather and community availability. On Friday, I collected a <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/pub\/ec-628-guide-collecting-soil-samples-farms-gardens\">composite soil sample <\/a> to drop off for Martha Rosemeyer&#8217;s soil analysis class. This soil analysis will give us some indication for specified conditions in our working field, MU # 7. Since this bed was previously managed for perennials, it is possible that the management unit soil is different than the combined composite soil test for MU #7,8, and 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1490\/2024\/05\/IMG_4723-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1490\/2024\/05\/IMG_4723-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1490\/2024\/05\/IMG_4723-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1490\/2024\/05\/IMG_4723-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1490\/2024\/05\/IMG_4723-1140x855.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/wordpress.evergreen.edu\/laurareusche2024gilovarietytrial\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1490\/2024\/05\/IMG_4723.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Group meeting 05\/15\/2024. Eggplants were moved to the unheated greenhouse to acclimate to the outdoor environment in a process called hardening-off. Plants were inspected to find some, but less, aphids. Also, thrip larva, and leaf hopper damage. Although pest damage was present, it did not appear to be physically detrimental to any plant. It was decided that another Safer Soap application was necessary to prevent pest populations from causing further damage. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>Drafting A Plan <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Week 7:\u00a0<\/strong><ul><li>Removal of Canada thistle and morning glory from the field using hand tools. This is not only necessary to create proper conditions for spading, but also to get an early start on weed management for preparing the field.<\/li><li>Rake out as many wood chips as possible. <\/li><li>Sarah Dyer is developing a soil fertility plan with Beth. The plan is based on the Evergreen Organic Farm&#8217;s soil test of MU\u2019s 7,8, and 9.<\/li><li>Plants move to unheated greenhouse (RBGH) to begin hardening-off process &#8211; Wednesday. Because temperatures are moderate, average low  temperatures were recorded at  \u226545\u00b0F. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/weatherspark.com\/m\/894\/5\/Average-Weather-in-May-in-Olympia-Washington-United-States\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/weatherspark.com\/m\/894\/5\/Average-Weather-in-May-in-Olympia-Washington-United-States<\/a><\/li><li>Scout pest populations and continue Safer Soap applications if aphid or other pest issues persist.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Week 8:<\/strong><ul><li><mark style=\"background-color:#fff\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\">Continuing Field Preparation:<\/mark><ol><li>Spade field with lime\/amendment. Farm manager, Beth is generously spading our working field in MU # 7. Sarah D. is coordinating spading date with Beth. <\/li><li>Measure out beds and paths using measuring tape reels. Mark all beds and paths with bamboo stakes. Reference variety trial design plan by Sarah D. <\/li><li>Square the field using measuring tape reels.<\/li><li>Power harrow beds with amendments<\/li><li>Feather-meal side dressed in each planting bed. <\/li><li>Cut and establish irrigation tape.<\/li><li>Lay out  and secure plastic sheeting.<\/li><li>Measure out blocks and put coded flags in each, according to the trial design by Sarah D.<\/li><li>Measure and create planting holes by cutting through plastic.<\/li><li>Put in stakes for trellising.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Begin Germination Chamber Trial <ol><li>Coordinate petri dishes, filter paper, and key access with Diane, and the Science Support Center (SCC) staff. <\/li><li>Obtain materials and germination chamber access. <\/li><li>Take designated seeds in the heated greenhouse cabinet, and begin the germination process based on the plan. <\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Week 9:<\/strong><ul><li>Collect final set of vigor data for spring quarter.<\/li><li> Randomize each variety and transplant eggplant based on the design plan. <\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chalker-Scott, Linda.&nbsp;<em>Wood Chip Mulch: &#8211; WSU &#8211; Washington State University<\/em>, MasterGardener WSU, 2007, <a href=\"https:\/\/s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2015\/03\/wood-chips.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">s3.wp.wsu.edu\/uploads\/sites\/403\/2015\/03\/wood-chips.pdf.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Horneck, Donald A., et al. \u201cSoil Test Interpretation Guide.\u201d&nbsp;<em>OSU Extension Service<\/em>, Oregon State University Extension Service, 2 Nov. 2023, <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/pub\/ec1478#ph-lr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extension.oregonstate.edu\/catalog\/pub\/ec1478#ph-lr.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"post-excerpt\">The research team had two meetings this week. 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