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  • #16
    Originally posted by no_akira View Post
    Update for 2020

    Made mk1.2 onion set spacer today, slightly larger spaces between onion

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    Also only 8 holes (was 9 last year)

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    Super glued rubber section with a sprinkle of Bicarb of soda to "instant" set the glue.

    This version can also be rolled up for easy storage

    8 x 6 = 52 onions (5' x 2.5' feet)
    I somehow don't think you will make a fortune if you patent your template, but if it works for you that's all that matters.
    My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
    to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

    Diversify & prosper


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    • #17
      Right scrap that last design snadger (mk1.2)

      I forgot that over christmas I read this farmer guy's onion growing guide https://www.dixondalefarms.com/onionguide

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      He has a channel running centrally along his onion bed into which he sprinkles fertiliser.

      latest design... possibly (mk1.3)
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      The offset is now at the front, also there is 2 layers of planting layouts, big holes = onions, little holes for beetroot
      Last edited by no_akira; 16-03-2020, 09:10 PM.

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      • #18
        Right scrap mk1.2

        After using mk1.2 on my mixed beet long narrow planting bed I identified some shortcomings.

        So mk1.3...

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        + White border spine is where you deep dib for aeration & dropping fertilizer.
        + Central half moon notch, when you lay the mat on the soil you dig a short bit of cane into the forward notch so that when you step on you've marked your position.
        + Super glue is strong enough for this rubber material.
        + There are 2 layers of planting patterns big holes onions, small holes beetroot / chard.
        + Pattern is "spreading" concentric circles
        Last edited by no_akira; 02-04-2020, 10:13 AM.

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        • #19
          I will stick to my yard stick thanks...

          If it makes you happy, then thats what it is about

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          • #20
            Originally posted by no_akira View Post
            Right scrap mk1.2

            After using mk1.2 on my mixed beet long narrow planting bed I identified some shortcomings.

            So mk1.3...

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            + White border spine is where you deep dib for aeration & dropping fertilizer.
            + Central half moon notch, when you lay the mat on the soil you dig a short bit of cane into the forward notch so that when you step on you've marked your position.
            + Super glue is strong enough for this rubber material.
            + There are 2 layers of planting patterns big holes onions, small holes beetroot / chard.
            + Pattern is "spreading" concentric circles
            I am totally lost off!

            I don't normally agree with VC (well not in print anyway) but in this instance while planting onion sets I use the 'bung it in and hope' rule. Its worked for me in the past. I would love to see the final results of your research?

            You show me yours and I'll show you mine.
            My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
            to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)

            Diversify & prosper


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            • #21
              Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
              I'm sure you'll be back to tell us your results.
              Personally, I bung 'em in wherever there's a space and don't overthink it - or even "think" it.

              Snadger, we haven't seen the results of the 2019 version yet so may be best to keep yours under wraps. I'm certainly not showing mine to anybody.

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              • #22
                Again in action,

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                Some of the smaller holes aren't in the right places still but I've had a brain wave. Rather make a whole new mat I'm just gonna punch the holes then glue the little waste punching's back into the old holes.

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