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Soil ph in Minnesota
When you sample the soil take several cores from the area in question, perhapse 6-12 cores down to the 6-12 inch level and perhapse to the 2 foot level. Mix them all together and take the sample for analysis from that mix. It will give you an average pH for the area. I would also test for...- Omabob
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- Forum: Grape Growing & Vineyard Forum
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Glass carboy has outside residue that won't come off
One possibility might be an automotive lense cleaning kit for headlights. They come with a polishing wheel, polishing coumpound, and about 600 grit sandpaper. the polishing wheel can be used in a drill although an actual buffer would work better. Sounds like the glass is etched.- Omabob
- Post #9
- Forum: Equipment & Sanitation
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Offered a job as a winemaker, but at a price...
About 11 years ago I quit my day job and went back and took care of the farm that I grew up on. I worked until dark most days getting it back in shape and would do it again in a heartbeat. One of the most satisfying experiences of my life. I feel better and am in better shape that I have...- Omabob
- Post #36
- Forum: General Chit-Chat
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how did you start winemaking?
I used to brew beer years ago but quit because life got in the way. When I came down with covid and lost my hearing for several months I happened across some you tube videos about wine making that peaked my interest. I eventually found my way here and started making kits. The information that...- Omabob
- Post #11
- Forum: General Wine Making Forum
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So how much alcohol is REALLY in my wine?
Agree with the above: If the OG contains nonfermentables it makes sense that they would show up in the final SG, therefore, the reduction in SG would be from fermentable sugars and represent approximate alcohol production and account for not all fermentations completing at a SG less than 1.0.- Omabob
- Post #47
- Forum: Yeast, Additives & Wine Making Science
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Long time wine lovers, first time winemakers
Welcome, lots of good people here- Omabob
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- Forum: New Member Introductions
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Racoon breaching electric fence netting
I test the strength of the discharge by taking a short piece of electric fence wire and sticking it in the ground, then with insulated pliers I will bring the wire close to the charged wire at the patch and look for a spark. Should jump about 1/4 inch, then I know that I don't have the charged...- Omabob
- Post #14
- Forum: Grape Growing & Vineyard Forum