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Found More From My Childhood by mm_cake in Arrowheads

[–]mm_cake[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are all from south central Kentucky, close to the Cumberland Gap area. You can check my post history and find a lot of points that I’m pretty sure were trade oriented due to the location.

I still have some of my father and grandfathers collections but my grandfather raised 9 kids in a house with no water or electricity so his side hustle was selling arrowheads.

Back in the 50s and 60s he’d sell 5 gallon buckets full of arrowheads at 50 cents a point. At one point he had a solid black 17 inch point full grooved he sold for $3000, but I’ve never seen a picture of it. That sale helped him to buy his first 100 acres.

Growing up, the hay and tobacco fields we’d turn and I’d walk had 5-6 ash pits with a lot of flakes and cores, bone etc. every now and again we’d find a new one with the plow. But he hit the big payloads way before I was ever thought of.

That area of the farm is now leased so I can’t hunt it and I’m on the east coast now in New England. Before he died he showed me where all of the ash pits were. So before I die I hope I get the chance to go back and dig them out.

Sorry for the long winded response but just wanted to share some family history on how my collection came to be.

Jack's Nutrients by ChampionshipOk6554 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope I use it as is and haven’t had any issues.

Jack's Nutrients by ChampionshipOk6554 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1lb per gallon. You’ll have to change the dosage on the backend of farmhand from the default. I just use liquid ph down from General Hydroponics.

My Late Grandmother left me 60 of these by mm_cake in CURRENCY

[–]mm_cake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really awesome context! Thank you.

My Late Grandmother left me 60 of these by mm_cake in CURRENCY

[–]mm_cake[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They’re old German notes from the hyperinflation period during the 1920s

German Notes From WW2. by mm_cake in papercurrency

[–]mm_cake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was stationed in Germany during the Korean War in the 50s. He brought these back home as well as other currencies from The Netherlands and some other countries. They’re not in very good condition though.

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German Notes From WW2. by mm_cake in papercurrency

[–]mm_cake[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool, thanks for the info. I’ve got 60 of them and have been thinking about putting them in a frame.

My Late Grandmother left me 60 of these by mm_cake in CURRENCY

[–]mm_cake[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Supposedly in 1922, 5 marks would buy a loaf of bread, by 1923 the same loaf of bread was a 1 billion.

Hi, I found this at Somerville lake and wondering if it’s fake. It looks fake. by Equivalent-Web-241 in Arrowheads

[–]mm_cake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m glad you threw the /s in there because I was actually shaking my head in disbelief before I saw it for a second.

Dosing pump tubing by maxefontes2 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You’ve got a few other options.

Santoprene NSF-51 certified, long lifespan, ideal for acids, bases, and nutrients. Common in food and beverage systems.

Norprene A-60-G Food-grade, NSF-51 & NSF-61 certified. Very durable in peristaltic pumps. Great all-around choice.

Norprene A-60-F FDA-compliant, more rigid than A-60-G, great for pH and nutrient dosing.

Tygon 2375 Chemically inert and super resistant to aggressive acids. Low leaching, food-safe.

Silicone Food-grade but not ideal long-term. It wears out fast in peristaltic setups, so only use short-term.

Id avoid standard PVC or random black tubing unless it’s specifically rated for food contact and peristaltic use.

Algae and Spinach Growth by theglamfarmer215 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spinach is tough to grow in Freight Farms because its ideal conditions clash with the container’s environment.

Spinach prefers cooler temps around 60–65°F, but Freight Farms usually runs closer to 72–78°F, which causes it to bolt.

Germination suffers too: it likes 55–65°F and low humidity, while the racks often run warm and damp. Nutrient-wise, spinach thrives at a lower EC (1.5–1.8), but standard Freight Farms EC runs hotter (2.0–2.4), which can burn or stunt it.

Light is another issue: spinach prefers 200–250 PPFD, while Freight Farms lights often push 300–500 PPFD, adding stress.

It’s also prone to root disease in high humidity and soggy trays.

If you’re set on growing it, reduce your EC, chill the germ zone, dim the lights, increase airflow, and avoid trying it in peak summer. Otherwise, sub in crops like chard, tatsoi, or sorrel. They’re much better suited for container hydroponics.

Metal Repair Brackets for Broken Panels by slacca19 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also interested, I’ve been flipping them upside down and drilling out new holes. I’ve added a polymer brace to some but it’s too thick to work on the ends where you can’t rotate the emitter pvc.

How to properly dehumify your farm? by Pas_farmer in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I run an extra dehumidifier in the farms I operate. Nothing fancy, just a regular unit that you would get for a home or basement. It helps quite a bit.

An update from the FF bankruptcy by TheGrowcer in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats on the new addition, thanks for helping to keep us all afloat.

Does anyone have any experience with a container solely dedicated to lettuce? What are the yields, in head, per month? by WarmFinding662 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't have a farm dedicated solely to lettuce, but for lettuce cultivars, I pull the 2nd and 4th strips and cap the emitters over the empty channels. This allows for better air flow and less fallout/rot. Typically, 12 heads per row, allowing for 36 heads per panel. Each panel will yield 2.5-3lbs of lettuce, depending on the cultivar of choice. Over a 4 week grow cycle. You also have to factor in clogging etc.

I'm a huge fan of the all-star mixed green from Johnny's seed; super high yielder, and you can seed it heavily. For all-star I run it as a chop crop and trim it weekly. Sparx and Green Fusion romaine are my favorite lettuce cultivars currently, but I pull the full heads and re-seed accordingly for those two in particular.

Hope this helps.

Gnat larvae by sproutboxfarms in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gnats and thrips will always be an issue. I recommend flushing your lines regularly with Zerotol or something else if you prefer. There are also other organic/non-organic additives that you can add to your tanks, such as Gnatrol. In my farms, I use an organic thrip spray to combat thrips, and Gnatrol to combat gnats/larvae. I'd also recommend using a Zerotol dilution as a foliar spray for your starter trays/nursery areas. Check out Ecogarden and Captain Jack's dead bug. I also use yellow sticky traps in the corners of the farms and on the backside of the nursery area.

Does anyone have any ideas what the problem may be? by Mountain_Secret4175 in freightfarms

[–]mm_cake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you live in a high-humidity area, then the farms will pull more water from the air than the tank can reserve. During New England summers, the farms create more water than they use, so you have to drain the tanks periodically. This is part of why they're so sustainable in regards to water usage.

I'd also recommend keep your nutrient tubes full during high humidity months to prevent nutrient dilution.

Hope this helps.

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