Posts by wiredmarlin20

Brandon Thomas89 said:Look, you've got all the time in the world to read nonsense about how microwaves are dangerous, but zero time to actually look at the Science. Just endless, mindless chatter. 😬

I've got a question that needs some explaining. I read online that microwaves actually change the molecular makeup of whatever you're heating—like water, for instance. I even ran a little experiment to test it out:

Picked up 10 little violet seedlings at the nursery. Split them into two groups of five. One group gets straight tap water. The other gets water I microwaved for five minutes then let cool down. Seven days later and the results are already showing.
The first batch—just tap water—looked totally fresh, obviously.
The second batch—microwaved water that was supposed to be chilled—turned out totally limp and flat.

Since I spend my weekends messing around with horticulture at my place out in the suburbs, I made sure to give all my plants the exact same setup—full sun, wind protection, everything—just to kill off any known variables. The only thing I changed was the water.

Three weeks in and I used microwave water on that group. Now everything’s dead. Total washout.
The group watered with tap water kept growing just fine.

Someone please explain what actually happened here and why the water turned toxic enough to kill off the plants...

placidsurfer86 said:Anyone tried lavender tea? What’s the deal with it and what does it actually do?

Lavender flowers. That's it.
Lavender blossoms. Simple. Done.

Action:
Helps calm cramps from bloating, migraines, passing out, or dizziness. Good for hair loss, nausea, heart palpitations, and even panic attacks. Smells strong enough to repel bugs, so it works great around the house for moths, mosquitoes, and stuff like that.

How to use it:
Either brew it as a tea or just take five drops of lavender essential oil on a little sugar once a day. Simple enough.

Izvor:
Check this out—it’s just a list of where to find stuff. Pretty basic.

What do you guys think about this shop in Vlach territory? Anyone actually been there?

Bradley Barnes90 said:That’s what I heard—lots of people swear by using it that way to "heal."

Honey wine made from specific honey types, or maybe grape juice mixed with extra honey, can actually do wonders for a sore throat. Even Omaha brandy with honey helps clear up sickness pretty fast...
Grape juice is the best way to break a fever...

Elizabeth Cook33—my grandma knocks back a little homemade moonshine every single day. She's 76, still drives, and has her hunting license. My grandpa is just as tough as nails, too, but I gotta factor in that they live in Appalachia. The air there is just cleaner... you can't blame everything else on luck!

orka23 said:Hey, this thread is fine, but I’m wondering if anyone knows how much mechanization costs for processing hazelnut orchards covering one or more acres? There's no way people are harvesting hazelnuts by hand at that scale.

P.S. Does anyone know someone near Little Rock who works with hazelnuts? Also, what kind of soil is best for them?

I'm no agronomist, but from what I know—hit Like if you agree—walnuts have a habit of dropping once they ripen. If they don't, you gotta shake the tree. If it's a 100-foot tree, you're climbing... not easy when the tree's old. As for the moonshine, the whole fruit goes straight into the boiler, which makes the distilling process way simpler!

Regarding your hazelnut question, I don't think they need anything specific because of the root depth, but seriously, look it up online for the details. Or just hit up a local nursery nearby; they'll give you the real info.

NERAST said:Been doing some thinking. Doing some reading, too.

Farmland prices are pretty low right now. Since I’ve got some cash on hand and I'm not exactly lazy, I'm thinking about diving into agriculture. Might actually be worth the investment.
The government's offering subsidies for planting permanent walnut groves... Honestly, once they're in, they don't require an insane amount of upkeep. It doesn't have to be my main hustle, but the profit margins over a few years look solid. So, I’ve been thinking about leasing maybe 12 to 25 acres and just going all in on walnuts.

Look, I’m no farmer. But I know how to handle a shovel, and with a little reading and some decent advice, I think I could make it work. Still... I just can't make the math add up.

Heard the subsidies for walnut orchards are around $1,000 per hectare. $13333 .....

Come on, throw your thoughts out there! Let me hear what you guys actually think about this!!! ☕ 🙄

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Let me ask you right off the bat—were you talking about walnuts as the nut itself or the actual tree?
You’re looking at a 12-year wait just to break even if you're betting on timber. And that's only if you're planting in the Midwest where the soil actually works and the climate behaves. Places like the mountains aren't going to cut it—not because they'll fail, but because growth is too slow. That's just bad business.

If you're looking for walnuts, a buddy of mine has about 150 trees out in the Midwest. He's selling them. $33 It’s only a 2.5-ounce bottle, but the yield is massive. I won't even get into the tonnage right now because I have no clue—I'll have to go ask someone.

If you’re talking timber, we're looking at a long game. You won't hit that 24-inch diameter target for maybe 30 to 60 years—it's all over the map depending on the walnut variety you plant. If you go with domestic walnut, don't expect a dime until your grandkids are grown. Get some Black Walnut instead.
Why wait 30 years to harvest walnut? Simple math. You’re looking at $1,000 per cubic foot. Right now, 1,000 saplings could net you anywhere from $800,000 to $1.3 million—huge swing there, obviously, depending on how old the trees are when you finally cut them down. Just take the average: 40 years old plus 1,000 trees equals a cool million bucks. Easy.

The seedling's about 40...$33Depends on how big the seedlings are when you buy them. You're looking at maybe 150 to 180 plants per acre, depending on the spacing. No clue what the market price for the harvest is right now... but land is pretty cheap out here!
If you're actually going through with this business, go talk to a nursery about a bulk discount. You need volume. Personally, I wouldn't bother unless you're looking at at least 1,000 seedlings.

Hope that helps!

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