Your address will show here +12 34 56 78
Appropriate Technology, Sustainable Living

A Low Impact Fridge at Sunseed

By on

September 5, 2014

- Category : Appropriate Technology, Sustainable Living

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

DSCF1858Sunseed has a low impact fridge! This summer two French interns, Benjamin and Sylvain, joined us in the AT department. Their project was to design and experiment with a low impact fridge for Sunseed. The fridge design that they worked with was called “refrigerateur gigogne” and it aims to conserve food longer and fresher without using electricity. Felix Trombe was the first to experiment with this model in 1962 in France. He demonstrated that it is possible to produce a cold space for food and drink that is simple and electricity free. DSCF1859As it doesn´t use electricity, this fridge is perfectly suitable for an off grid area such as Sunseed. Only a few examples of constructions are available on the Internet and they do not include the storage of food, only the cooling process. Therefore the building of this fridge at Sunseed is very experimental. DSCF1844The temperature is cold enough to keep the food fresh inside the fridge and it is important that the temperature doesn´t rise during the day. Therefore, the way of using the fridge is essentialy this: – Put the fridge outside during the night in a place without trees, buildings or anything that can shade or reflect the heat radiation from the fridge. -Early in the morning (preferably before the rising of the sun)put the lid on the top and move it into a fresh place to keep the cold produced during the night. DSCF1850DSCF1851Well done to Benjamin and Sylvain with their internship, and the maintenance team of Diego and Mirko. DSCF1860
0
Communication and Education, Courses and Events

Sunseed at Etnosur

By on

September 4, 2014

- Category : Communication and Education, Courses and Events

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

DSCF1558EtnoSur en Alcalá la Real, Jaén By Andreia EtnoSur is a cultural festival which is place for a variety of artistic expressions, like dance, theatre, performances and cinema, in the joyful atmosphere of ethnic music. This festival has also an ecological and educational component, so the activities developed on it are appropriate for a diversity of ages and styles. For the same reason its important and interesting for Sunseed to be there again this year, for us to share our experience of living sustainably, and invite people to visit us and experience a more Eco Side of life. DSCF1600 DSCF1632Sunseed’s stand was so charming and with plenty of creativity : interactive games that we made recycling materials, like La Rueda de la Sostenibilidad- to learn for example about seeds, composting and trade economics. DSCF1553DSCF1582DSCF1575For the first time we had these lovely handmade models, of the most important elements of Sunseed and living sustainably: the compost toilet, the solar oven, the solar parabolic, the solar panel and the mini huerto. DSCF1562DSCF1593DSCF1565 DSCF1568It was a challenge to stay in the stand representing and presenting Sunseed to Spanish people, considering that none of us are fluent, that means that EtnoSur was a great opportunity to improve the language for us as volunteers. To enjoy the festival as much as possible we shared the responsibility of the stand together as a team. DSCF1625DSCF1631Being at EtnoSur was a nourishing and successful experience because the public was curious and interested about this respectful kind of life we are promoting, and all the team had a really good time! DSCF1627DSCF1628

DSCF1558EtnoSur en Alcalá la Real, Jaén

Realizado por Andreia
Etnosur es un festival cultural que es el lugar para una variedad de expresiones artísticas, como la danza, el teatro, performances y el cine, en la atmósfera alegre de la música étnica.

Este festival tiene también un componente ecológico y educativo, por lo que las actividades que se desarrollan en él son apropiadas para una diversidad de edades y estilos. Por la misma razón es importante e interesante para Sunseed estar allí de nuevo este año, para que podamos compartir nuestra experiencia de vida sostenible, e invitar la gente a que nos visite y experimente un más Eco Side de la vida.

DSCF1600DSCF1632El stand de Sunseed era tan encantador y con un montón de creatividad: juegos interactivos que fabricamos reciclando materiales, como La Rueda de la Sostenibilidad-para aprender, por ejemplo, sobre las semillas, el compostaje y la economía comercial.

DSCF1553DSCF1582DSCF1575Por primera vez hemos tenido estos modelos artesanales encantadores, de los elementos más importantes de Sunseed y vivir de manera sostenible: el baño seco, horno solar, la parabólica solar, el panel solar y el mini huerto.

DSCF1562DSCF1593DSCF1565DSCF1568Fue un desafío permanecer en el stand, representando y presentando Sunseed al pueblo español, teniendo en cuenta que ninguno de nosotros es fluido, lo que significa que Etnosur, para nosotros como voluntarios, fue una gran oportunidad para mejorar el idioma .

Para disfrutar de la fiesta tanto como sea posible, compartimos la responsabilidad del stand juntos como un equipo.

DSCF1625DSCF1631Estar en Etnosur fue una experiencia nutritiva y exitosa porque el público era curioso e interesado sobre esta manera respetuosa de vivir que estamos promoviendo, y todo el equipo ha desfrutado un monton.

DSCF1627DSCF1628

0
Sustainable Living

The New Free Shop at Sunseed

By on

September 2, 2014

- Category : Sustainable Living

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

DSCF2121There is a new Free Shop at Sunseed. The Free Shop is a long standing Sunseed institution. Every week for many years our free shop has been a place to leave behind unwanted stuff for the next Sunseed generation or a place to pick up a new Sunseed style outfit. No money, no fuss, just sharing. Many clothes conversations at Sunseed start with the question “Is that from the Free Shop?” or the statement “That used to my T-Shirt, I left it in the Free Shop”. The Free Shop is a practical place at Sunseed to share and old clothes, shoes and bits and bobs. But there is also an important philosophy behind it about values of sharing, recycling and unnecessary consumption. The world would be a better place if there were a lot more Free Shops. DSCF2129For a long time, the Free Shop could be found in a dark room in Gayes House. Clothes piled up in boxes and bags surrounded by almond and olive barrels and jars of marmalade. The goods we had were not able to shine! Vitalie, our previous Sustainable Living Coordinator, started the Free Shop project by moving all the stuff we had collected to the upstairs area in Geoff´s House. Her team sorted things out, displayed things much better, made signs and our AT Coordinator Emil showed us how to make cana clothes racks. DSCF2133Joanne one of our long term EVS volunteers then continued the project by adding some eye-catching finishing touches to make the Free Shop look like a real charity shop. A mirror has been added, recycled info signs, a wall display of hats, shoes, bric a brac and a final creative revamp took place DSCF2126DSCF2144If you come to Sunseed, be sure to drop into the Free Shop to grab yourself a new outfit! A big thank you to all those involved in making Sunseed´s Free Shop a fun, accessible and important shared space for all those in Los Molinos. DSCF2135DSCF2132DSCF2141DSCF2121Hay una nueva Tienda Libre (gratis) en Sunseed. La Tienda Libre es parte integral de la comunidad. Desde hace muchos años la tienda ha sido un sitio para dejar cosas que no se necesitan, dándoles paso para la nueva generación de Sunseed. Gratis, sin problemas, simplemente compartir. Muchas conversaciones de ropa aquí empiezan con: Es eso de la Tienda Libre? o… Esa camiseta era mía, la dejé en la Tienda Libre. En definitiva, la Tienda Libre es un sitio práctico en Sunseed donde compartir ropa vieja, zapatos, y otras tantas cosas. Detrás de su existencia reside la filosofía del compartir, reciclar y no malgastar. Desde luego creemos que el mundo sería un lugar mejor si hubiese más tiendas libres. DSCF2129 La Tienda Libre estuvo escondida por mucho tiempo en Gayes House. La ropa estaba amontonada en cajas y bolsas, rodeada de barreños de almendras y aceitunas y botes de mermelada. Las maravillas que tenemos no tenían espacio para brillar! Vitalie, nuestra anterior coordinadora en Vida Sostenible, empezó el proyecto de llevar todas las cosas a Geoff’s House. Su equipo lo ordenó todo, lo dispuso para que se viera claramente, hicieron carteles informativos y además, Emil, coordinador de Tecnologías Apropiadas, nos enseñó como hacer percheros con caña. DSCF2133Joanne one of our long term EVS volunteers then continued the project by adding some eye-catching finishing touches to make the Free Shop look like a real charity shop. A mirror has been added, recycled info signs, a wall display of hats, shoes, bric a brac and a final creative revamp took place Joanne, una de nuestras voluntarias EVS, continuó con el proyecto añadiendo los detalles finales: un espejo, letreros reciclados, un espacio para los gorros, zapatos… DSCF2126DSCF2144 Si vienes a Sunseed, asegúrate de pasar por la Tienda Libre para hacerte con ropa nueva! Muchas gracias a todos aquellos que participaron en hacer de nuestra tienda un lugar divertido, organizado y de gran importancia aquí en Los Molinos. DSCF2135DSCF2132DSCF2141
0
Communication and Education

The Sunseed Library´s New Look

By on

September 2, 2014

- Category : Communication and Education

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

DSCF2038 The Sunseed Library is reborn! The Sunseed Library has recently been given a great make over by one of our summer interns, Chloe. Chloe came to spend two months in the Communication and Education department and one of her main internship projects was to give our library a well needed clean up. The goal was to make the library more accessible, but also a more beautiful and comfortable learning space in the project. DSCF2047Creativity, education and recycling were the main themes behind Chloes ideas for the library. The space has now become a place to display interesting and colourful books that were tucked away at the back of shelves. Some of the most eye-catching books are out for people to browse and hopefully learn from. Topics include mushrooms, seeds, deserts, transition towns and solar energy. We also found some old books that were a real step back in time, for example, “The Young Gardener” first published in 1943. DSCF2045Chloe also used recycled paper and cardboard to maintain the theme of sustainability. The soft browns and greys of the recycled materials have helped the library signs and space look very natural and subtle. DSCF2051She also used recycled paper from one of our recycling paper workshops to display quotations about the importance of reading and books. These small thoughtful touches have helped make the Sunseed library a really pleasant and comfortable part of the main house, and a place for people to make the most out of all the Sunseed books that we have collected over the year. DSCF2043A big thank you Chloe who will always be remembered as the Sunseed librarian of summer 2014! DSCF1113
0
Volunteer Stories

Volunteer Stories – Florrie

By on

September 2, 2014

- Category : Volunteer Stories

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

My name is Florrie and I am 12. I come from Devon, UK. I really enjoyed my stay here at Sunseed. I was worried that there wasn’t going to be very much for children to do here, but there were plenty of projects that we could get involved in.

My two sisters (5), (2) and I were given a special project while we were here which was to build a bug hotel.  We researched in the Sunseed library the habitats that different bugs liked and put together a general idea of what the bug hotel would include and what it would look like.

We created a bug hotel to attract more useful bugs to the gardens, keep the pests away and make them more colourful, productive and attractive.

The project was really fun and it took us all week to complete.It was good because it gave us something to do and gave us a target for our stay and it was great to see it through to completion.We only stayed for a week because we wanted to see how suitable it was for children, but it turned out it was really fun and interactive and I would recommend coming if you have children.

bug home

0
Appropriate Technology, Drylands Management, Organic Gardening, Sustainable Living

Sunseed Updates!

By on

August 21, 2014

- Category : Appropriate Technology, Drylands Management, Organic Gardening, Sustainable Living

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

The Sunseed team has been very busy this week trying to keep up with all of the exciting changes. A lot of new faces have been passing through the village to get a taste of sustainable living. These visitors had the treat of getting the full sustainable living tour during their stay. In addition, the visitors ate meals with the sunseed team and shared many stories during the night. This week there was also a jam session at Timbe’s for people to enjoy. Besides giving tours to newcomers the Sustainable Living team has also been doing some major experimentation! First the team is using donated oil from local restaurants to make bars of soap! I hear they have turned out really well! In addition, Markus and his team have been creating delicious goods out of figs that were recently harvested, and even baked up enough loafs of sour dough bread to feed a village! Drylands management has been very busy picking more than 60 kg of Carob Seeds from the trees by the water pump. The team of 4 consisted of Pablo, Natalie, and Delphine and was led by Alicia. Together they picked 5 huge bags in just a few short days. Now these seeds will be sold to feed piggies, and the rest can be used by sunseed to make sweet Carob treats. The Appropriate Technology department is working to repair the battery connected to the solar panels and working on a massive puzzle of building a stone wall. The Organic Gardening team has also been working away the days. They have been harvesting and weeding quite a lot of veggies including 2kg of basil! Today we received our shipment of vegetables and later we will get a lesson on Spanish from Alvaro. Our trusted water pump is working away vigorously! The communication team has just returned from their annual trip to Rototom music festival, where they did some major promo work for Sunseed. More photos and stories coming soon! water pumpcarrabgardening
0
Drylands Management, Research, Tutorial

Mulching

By on

August 12, 2014

- Category : Drylands Management, Research, Tutorial

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

As the growing conditions around Sunseed are very harsh with very little rain and soil depleted from nutrients, it is very important to use innovative methods to protect plants from the harshest sun in the summer and frost in the winter.

At the moment in the Arboretum, the application of mulch (mostly reeds) is tested to see its benefits for growth along with a new, water saving design for planting. Mulch is basically any layer spread to cover the soil, be it biomass, mineral mulch, such as stones or gravel. Our mulch of choice is reed due to availability, enhanced with some weeds as we pull them out. The most important benefit of mulching in an arid area, such as Los Molinos, is that it reduces the evaporation of water from the ground keeping the soil moist longer. It works also as protection against wind, winter frost and scorching heat of the summer. An additional benefit in organic mulch is that it will eventually decompose adding good quality, nutrient rich soil to the barren desert and while still in place, it will attract insects to add to the biodiversity. Some of the insects can even be beneficial to the plant as they can be predators of some more harmful insects.

3 REDUCEIllustration : Picture of one part of the Arboretum, covered in reed mulch

On the negative side for organic mulch, it will need replacing from time to time as it decomposes. It should also be noted that decomposition of the mulch requires nitrogen, which is available in fresh plant material, fertile soils and in fertilizers, so it is important to try and see to it that there is enough nitrogen available for the decomposition to not compromise the nitrogen available for the plant to grow.

We applied to some plants in the Arboretum a simple design for improving the irrigation system. The design include a trench around the tree filled with stones in terms to act as a water channel to irrigate the tree. In addition, we cover it with biomass and thorny branches to take extra protection agains wildbores.

other mulchDesign and methodology. a. Dig a trench around the plant (above and profile views). b. Put some thorny branches along the trench. c. Place some stones. d. Plant the plants e. Addition of mulch on the top.

2 REDUCE

Illustration : Tabacco with trench and mulch, surrounded by Aloe Vera which does not need mulch

In addition, a research was carried out to find out which plants benefit from mulch and what type and amount should be applied.

Table : water requirements and mulch recommendations for the plants in the Arboretum

Plants Water requirements Mulch need Comments
Lavender Dry conditions No
Rosemary Dry conditions Organic mulch for infertile soil No mulch but rock or gravel in normal conditions fungus diseases if overwatering
Lemon grass Hot and humid conditions A thick layer to keep the humidity and to protect from frost in the winter
Aloe vera Dry conditions Only mulch to avoid frost Moisture retention to be avoided, so no fresh organic material
Yarrow Dry to medium conditions 5 cm of organic mulch to avoid weeds Avoid overwatering for root rot and mildew
Lemon verbena humid conditions A thick layer to keep the humidity and to protect from frost in the winter
Calendula Full or partial sun and watering moderately Mulches help (weeds, pests, water evaporation…)
European fan palm Sunny and warm but tolerate cool temperature (until 7C) Mulches help keep shallow palm roots from drying out quickly Do not keep wet all the time
Pomegranate semi-arid mild-temperate to subtropical climate Mulch during spring and summer Water thoroughly twice a week on light soils and once a week on clay soils
Myoporum Dry climates Mulches help. Note : not directly base of the plant, let a sapce (4 to 6 inch layer)
Mediterranean buckthorn Normal to moist Mulch for connserving moisture
Cassie flower Dry/desertic climate leaf or bark mulch
Wattel Hot/dry climate Mulches help
Almond sub-tropical dry warm climate Mulches help. pine trees or alpha-grass Does not like exceed of humidity
kidney vetch dry grasslands and rocky environments with calcareous soil
Ruscus aculeatus – Rusco Dry and moist locations Mulches are used
Maguey – Agave americana Drought tolerant Gravel or rocks Well drained conditions. Avoid watering your agave in fall to help it toughen up for winter.
Kermes oak Dry, sunny slopes A mulch of the leaves repels slugs, grubs etc, though fresh leaves should not be used as these can inhibit plant growth
Sweet orange Moderate moisture 5-10cm of mulch, spread on at least a little bit larger area than the canopy. Leave 30cm area clear of mulch around the trunk to avoid rot and vermin Pine mulch would be ideal as orange prefers slightly acidic soil and it also passes water and air easily to the ground
African tamarisk Adapted to all conditions A thick layer of mulch is preferred as the leaves contain salt, which will increase the salinity of the soil when they fall
Common fig Moist conditions, weekly watering Thick layer of mulch to keep in the moisture Yellowing or dropping of leaves or fruit is a sign of drought stress
Hazel Can tolerate drought but needs watering Thick layer of mulch for moisture retention Don’t let mulch touch the stem or trunk of hazel as it may cause it to rot
Black hawthorn Moist soil, low tolerance to drought Thick layer of mulch for moisture retention and frost protection
Loquat Good drainage, doesn’t tolerate flooding. Otherwise adaptable 10-15cm of mulch Keep the trunk area clear of mulch for air to circulate to avoid rot
Peruvian pepper No soaking or flooding, otherwise adaptable to many moisture levels Any kind of mulch can be added
Opuntia Dry conditions, good drainage No mulch, or a little bit of dry mulch for weed control
Siberian elm Prefers moist soil but tolerates drought as well. No flooding Thick layer of mulch for moisture retention
Velvet mezquite Tolerates dry conditions well At least 3 meters in diameter of mulch for young plants. Older plants will benefit from moisture retention as well
Holly oak Tolerates dry conditions but thrives when some moisture is present 5-10cm of mulch. Only dry mulch around the root crown if any and no watering around root crown Dry mulch helps repel slugs and grubs while moist mulch may cause root disease
marjoram Draught tolerant but likes moisture. Doesn’t tolerate frosts. Mulch is beneficial but it is good to let it dry out between watering Cut back watering during the cool months and add more mulch for frost protection
Aleppo pine Good drainage, weekly watering in the summer, less in the winter 5-8cm of coarse organic mulch leaving the root crown bare to avoid disease Doesn’t tolerate flooding or extreme temperatures
Carob tree Fertile soils Wood chip mulch is the best, likes the provided nutrients from decomposing mulch
Olive tree Moist conditions 10-15cm of mulch. Straw is the best Leave the base of the tree bare Likes the added nutrients from decomposing mulch. Also benefits from moisture retention and cooling of the soil
Cork oak Mediterranean climate mulch the tree, keeping the mulch away from the trunk Not use fertilizer, decaying mulch is enough

Teniendo en cuenta que las condiciones en climas semiáridos son difíciles, es importante usar las mejores maneras posibles para maximizar los recursos hídricos y proteger las plantas de extremas temperaturas.

En el Arboretum, tratamos de ver el efecto del acolchado para maximizar el uso del agua. El Acolchado es, básicamente, una capa protectora del suelo. Puede ser tanto biomasa, acolchado mineral como piedras. El exceso de restos de caña proveniente de las limpieza de la acequia es la utilizarla como acolchado. El mayor beneficio del acolchado es que reduce la evaporación del agua y mantener húmedo el suelo. También protege de vientos fuertes, heladas y el calor más ardiente de verano. Además, acolchados orgánicos tienen beneficios adicionales. Como van descomponiéndose con tiempo, van añadiendo suelo de buena calidad, rico en nutrientes. A su vez proveen de hábitat para insectos y reptiles.

3 REDUCEFoto : Jardín Botánico cubierto de acolchado


En un jardín, un acolchado además de los beneficios ya mencionados, no deja que las malas hierbas crezcan. Pero por contra, también hay que tener en cuenta que la descomposición del mismo acolchado requiere nitrógeno del mismo suelo para permitir actividad bacteriana en el proceso de descomposición.

Aparte del acolchado, a los frutales y plantas medicinales les hemos labrado la tierra y cavado una zanja donde regar. La zanja se rellena de piedras y el resto con biomasa. Como protección contra jabalís se han añadido ramas con espinas (ver diseño).

other mulchDiseño y metodología. a. Cavar una zanja alrededor de la planta (planta y vista de perfil). b. Colocar ramas con espinas. c. Poner piedras a lo largo de la zanja. d. Plantar las plantas e. Cubrir con acolchado.

2 REDUCEFoto: Tabaco con zanja y acolchado, rodeado de aloe vera, el cual no necesita de acolchado

Diferentes tipos de plantas requieren diferente condiciones de humedad. Por tanto los acolchados pueden ser más convenientes en un tipo de planta u otro (ver tabla).

Tabla: Condiciones ambientales y recomendaciones de acolchado para las plantas en el Jardín Botánico

Plantas

Condiciones ambientales

Acolchado

Comentario

Lavanda

Ambiente seco

No

Romero

Ambiente seco

Acolchado orgánico en suelos yermos

Roca o grava en condiciones normales

Enfermedades fúngicas si se riega demasiado

Limoncillo / Hierba de limón

Ambiente de calor y humedad

Una capa gruesa para mantener la humedad y proteger de las heladas en el invierno

Aloe vera

Ambiente seco

Solo para evitar las heladas

Para evitar la retención de humedad no usar materia orgánica fresca, verde

Milenrama

Ambiente entre seco y poco húmedo

5 cm de acolchado orgánico para evitar malas hierbas

Evitar el exceso de agua por posible deterioro de la raíz y moho

Hierba Luisa

Ambiente húmedo

Una capa gruesa para mantener la humedad y proteger de las heladas

Caléndula

Luz solar total o parcial y riego moderado

Acolchado ayuda contra las malas hierbas, pestes, evaporación del agua, etc.

Palmito europeo

Sol y calor, pero tolera temperaturas bajas de hasta 7C

El acolchado evita que las raíces superficiales se sequen muy rápido

Evitar que el suelo esté húmedo constantemente

Granado

Clima semiárido con temperaturas suaves y/o subtropical

Durante primavera y verano

Regar dos veces en semana en suelos arenosos y una vez en suelos arcillosos

Siempreverde

Ambiente seco

No directamente sobre la base de la planta, dejar un espacio de 6 a 8 cm

Aladierno

Condiciones entre normal y húmedo

Indicado para conservar la humedad

Acacia espinosa

Clima seco/desértico

Acolchado de corteza y hojas

Acacia pycnantha

Clima seco y de calor

El acolchado ayuda

Almendro

Clima sub-tropical seco y de calor

El acolchado ayuda. De pino y de alfalfa.

Evitar el exceso de humedad

Albaida

Praderas secas y zonas rocosas de suelos calcáreos

Rusco

Zonas tanto húmedas como secas

El acolchado es aconsejable

Maguey – Agave americana

Tolerante a la sequía

Grava y rocas

Suelos o zonas con buen drenaje. Evitar regarlo en otoño para que para que se fortalezca para el invierno

Coscoja

Laderas secas y soleadas

El acolchado de sus hojas repele las babosas, larvas de insectos, etc, pero no usar las hojas verdes ya que pueden limitar el crecimiento de la planta

Naranjo

Humedad moderada

5-10cm de acolchado repartido sobre una superficie un poco mayor que el follaje del árbol. Dejar un área de 30 cm sin acolchar alrededor del tronco para evitar plagas y deterioro de las raíces

El acolchado de pino sería el ideal ya que este árbol prefiere suelos ácidos y también deja pasar el agua y el aire fácilmente hacia el suelo

Tamarix africana

Se adapta a todas las condiciones

Una capa ancha de acolchado sería lo mejor ya que las hojas contienen sal, incrementando la salinidad del suelo cuando se deshoja

Higuera

Ambiente húmedo, riego semanal

Se recomienda una capa espesa de acolchado para mantener la humedad

Amarillamiento o caída de hojas y frutos es señal de estrés por sequía

Avellano

Puede soportar sequías pero necesita ser regado

Capa gruesa de acolchado para retener la humedad

Evitar que el acolchado toque el tronco ya que lo puede deteriorar

Espino negro

Suelos húmedos con poca tolerancia a la sequía

Colocar una capa gruesa de acolchado para ayudar a la retención de humedad y proteger de las heladas

Nisperero

Suelos con buen drenaje ya que no tolera inundaciones. Adaptable al resto de ambientes

10-15cm de acolchado

Dejar el área alrededor del tronco libre de acolchado para circulación del aire y evitar deterioro del mismo

Pimienta peruana

No empapar o inundar o empapar, pero se adapta al resto de condiciones húmedas

Cualquier acolchado es apropiado

Chumba

Ambiente seco y suelos con buen drenaje

No se aconseja acolchado salvo una capa fina seca para evitar malas hierbas

Olmo siberiano

Preferiblemente suelos húmedos pero tolera secos. No inundar

Capa gruesa de acolchado para retener la humedad
Prosopis velutina

Tolera bien el ambiente seco

Por lo menos, acolchado de unos 3 m de diámetro para las plantas jóvenes. El resto también se beneficiaría por la retención de humedad

Encina

Tolera ambientes secos pero crece muy bien si hay algo de humedad

5-10cm de acolchado, que sea seco y solo sobre las principales raíces si hay y no regar la zona

El acolchado seco ayuda contra larvas y pestes mientras que el acolchado húmedo puede dañar las raíces

Mejorana

Tolera las sequías pero le gusta la humedad. No aguanta las heladas

El acolchado es beneficioso pero sería ideal dejarlo secar entre riegos

Reducir el riego durante los meses más fríos y añadir más acolchado para proteger de las heladas

Pino carrasco

Necesita de suelos con un buen drenaje, riego semanal en el verano y menos en el invierno

5-8cm de acolchado orgánico de grano grueso evitando cubrir las raíces principales por enfermedades

No soporta inundaciones ni temperaturas extremas

Algarrobo

Suelos fértiles

Acolchado con astillas de madera es lo mejor.

Le gusta los nutrientes que provienen de la descomposición del acolchado

Olivo

Ambiente húmedo

10-15cm de acolchado. Paja es lo mejor. Evitar cubrir la base del árbol

Le gusta los nutrientes que provienen de la descomposición del acolchado. También se beneficia de la retención de humedad por el acolchado y enfriamiento del suelo

Alcornoque

Clima mediterráneo

Acolchado pero lejos del tronco

No usar fertilizantes ya que es suficiente con los nutrientes que obtiene de la descomposición del acolchado

0
Sustainable Living, Tutorial

Olives Seasoning

By on

August 7, 2014

- Category : Sustainable Living, Tutorial

- Tags : 30th Anniversary, african fridge, Agrosyntropic, Aguilas

Since March, we have been eating our own olives. We are quite happy of the olive seasoning we did made months ago. In the process of olive preparation we started soaking the olives in a mixture of vinegar, salt and water for about six weeks and changing the water every seven days. The purpose of this is to reduce their bitterness. Once the olives are not too bitter and salty enough, we add the herbs to the tank where we keep them. The different variations of herbs we used include: In the first one, in addition to vinegar, salt and water, we added savory, garlic, thyme and orange peel. 1 reduced The second was seasoned with bay, black pepper, garlic and lemon. 2 reduced clean In the third one we applied a mixture of rosemary, garlic, orange and fennel. 3 reduced And finally, to the last one, oregano, fennel, lemon and cumin were added. 4 reduced and clean

Estamos contentos del aliño de aceitunas que hicimos ya hace unos meses. Llevamos desde Marzo comiendo nuestras propias aceitunas.

El proceso de preparación se llevó a cabo con el lavado de las aceitunas en agua, vinagre y sal durante seis semanas, cambiando el agua una vez por semana hasta eliminar el amargor. Una vez las olivas están al gusto de cada uno (sal y amargor), se le añaden las hierbas que dan el aliño.

Las diferentes variaciones de aliño que hemos probado son las siguientes; En la primera, además de agua, vinagre y sal, hemos añadido ajedrea, tomillo, ajo y piel de naranja.

1 reduced

La segunda variación esta aliñada con laurel, pimienta negra, ajo y limón.

2 reduced clean

En la tercera, hemos aplicado una mezcla de romero, ajo, naranja e hinojo.

3 reduced

Y finalmente, para la última, se ha añadido orégano, ajo, hinojo, limón y comino.

4 reduced and clean

0
Older posts
Newer posts