Organic Yarn

Expert on yarn types for crochet (alpaca, shetland, merino)... I need your advice? I am JUST begining to teach myself how to crochet. Online I found a woman who makes 100% natural yarn from her Shetlands, Alpacas, and Merino's. I was wondering what would be THE softest yarn. I am making organic baby clothing... and I have to make sure it's super soft to the baby's skin. The one I'm looking at is: a blend of 20% tussah silk, 60% merino, and 20% mohair. She said she also has baby alpacas and shetlands. Please tell me what to "look for" ... because it's hard for me to know what these yarns will be like to the touch without actually feeling them in person. I'm wanting something organic, soft... and NOT scratchy! I'm hoping the mohair in the blend mentioned isn't "scratchy." I grew up never wanting to wear sweaters because some had such static & scratchiness! Any help/advice would be much appreciated! Thank you! You have asked a good but very hard to answer question. It is difficult to know if a specific yarn will be hard or soft to the touch because so much depends upon the tightness of the twist. Since you want to make baby things you also nee to know the wash-ability of the yarn. I am currently working with a yarn that is a blend of alpaca, bamboo, and wool and it is VERY soft. Perhaps she could send you a sample of each yarn, a piece of only 6" is enough for you to get a good feel. Usually a wool content of 25% or less will not make a yarn scratchy.

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Growing Juicy Organic Tomatoes

Growing juicy organic tomatoes is not hard to do. The hardest part about it is going to be keeping the insects from destroying that tasty fruit when it comes time for the plants to bear.

Home grown tomatoes are the absolute best. There's no doubt in my mind about it. The only thing that makes them better is when they are grown organically without the use of pesticides. The first thing you want to do when growing organic tomatoes is to find a good seed. The local nursery or garden center will have some valuable information to give regarding the variety of tomatoes that grows best in your area. Don?be afraid to ask them questions. They are happy to help you!

Now, you'll want to plant the seed perhaps an inch deep in loose compost. You can do this anywhere from 5 to 7 weeks before the last frost hits your area. You want to make sure that the soil stays damp while you are awaiting germination. You will notice that seeds germinate around the 10 day mark ( possibly day or 2 earlier or later ). After the seeds have germinated and grown 2 more leaves other than the germination leaves, you can transplant the seedlings to a different container by themselves. Plant band or cup can make a good container.

The location you choose outside for the plants should be carefully considered. Organic tomatoes prefer aerated soil that contains a lot of rock minerals. The soil needs to drain well and should also contain a lot of compost. Fallen leaves are a good suggestion to use as compost.

After about 7 weeks, your plants will be ready to transplant into your outdoor bed. You want to make sure that you include a handful of compost to each plant when you transplant it, and do so with great care to minimize the shock. You should place the plants about 18-24 inches apart and plant them deep. The role of stake is to support the plant as it grows by tying it around. This keeps them off the ground. Use a soft yarn to tie them off.

Feed the plants once about every three weeks when waiting on them to start bearing. Once the fruit sets, you'll want to feed the plants about once a week or so. Water them on a daily basis, but not too much. Too much is just as bad as not enough. Keep the soil moist and you'll be fine!

About the Author

Pawel Kalkus has been growing tomatoes for 15 years now and is an author of a "7 Best Tomato Growing Tips" ebook. To get your free copy visit =>
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