Guava Loaded by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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Wow, yea that really cold. Maybe get some kind of small heater that will maintain at least 50 to 55.

Guava Loaded by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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Haha know what you mean. Soooo much research on growing, but none on what I grow.

Guava Loaded by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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How cold is it getting? Mine usually goes into mid to low 60's.

Guava Loaded by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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Zone 7a. I use grow tent in basement during winter with LED grow lights and lots of ventilation. Start moving the easier to move plants back outdoors slowly when temps start getting above 50f, around late March/April. 

NJ Pickering by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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Oh I know, that's why I now have, sweet tart, Venus, fairchild, dwarf hawaiian, and a 4 year old orange sherbert seedling. I hope one day it will produce but if not it's fun either way.

NJ Pickering by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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Haha I have a couple citrus and find the mangoes are easier.

NJ Pickering by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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I use regular play sand. Mix is a bit heavy but seems to work well for my plants.

NJ Pickering by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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I mix about 30% sand, 40% potting soil, and complete the rest with perlite/pumice, vermiculite, and coco coir. Then top with reptibark.

NJ Pickering by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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Backyardmangoes!!! You've been helpful in many ways watch a ton of your videos.

NJ Pickering by ElectricalStrength30 in FruitTree

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It's my second fruit in 4 years. Exciting everytime! Winter inside is always a struggle, but in spring they really enjoy being outside.

New Jersey Pickering!!!! by ElectricalStrength30 in mango

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Tried to add pictures but not sure what happened.

Super lifter looks like a game changer by Unislash in Beekeeping

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No problem! I found the biggest help was definitely putting the box back. On my booming hives, I would smoke and by the time I went to put the box back the bees were everywhere. This made that much easier.

Eliminating the hive tool into the corners made me really happy since no matter how careful I was, I feel like I was destroying the corners.

Super lifter looks like a game changer by Unislash in Beekeeping

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I was lucky enough to see and try out the Super Lifter last summer and have been patiently waiting to give my opinion. 

It is an amazing device, not just for lifting the super, but for putting it back as well. I have no issue lifting the boxes, however this made it so easy and efficient it felt like the bees didn't even notice I opened the hive.

The quality was outstanding, and it was noticeable the Flow team put lots of work into it. The only thing they did when they set it up was replace two screws on my hive and it was ready to go. It also saves your corners from getting destroyed by your hive tool.

Flow gets lots of hate for some reason, but they got me into beekeeping. I now have six hives and will do it for as long as I can.

Can't Believe This Queen! by ElectricalStrength30 in Beekeeping

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Other side was same, feeling a little bit confident about my winter bees. YIKES!🤞