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[kjc]

I found what was left of my grapevines, lol, and harvested them. Got any jam recipes? Lol!

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[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by kjc

My new order came in. I plant them in tiny pots, but these will soon be transplanted to an insulated planter (see pic).

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I made some hypertufa today... no pics yet. Fun though.

The plants look just fab!! So healthy, and nice sizes. Can't wait to see the hypertufa...whadya think, was it easy or hard to make?

Originally Posted by kjc

I found what was left of my grapevines, lol, and harvested them. Got any jam recipes? Lol!

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Oooooo, jam! That is a serious amount of grapes. I bet jam from fresh grapes is delish.

[kjc]

Well, here goes! These are mostly shallow, the deeper ones are way more delicate. Not crazy about this recipe (2Peat, 2Pearlite, 1Portland Cement) very crumbly and takes a week to unmold. Will try 1:1:1 next.... can unmold in 24-48 hours

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[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by kjc

Well, here goes! These are mostly shallow, the deeper ones are way more delicate. Not crazy about this recipe (2Peat, 2Pearlite, 1Portland Cement) very crumbly and takes a week to unmold. Will try 1:1:1 next.... can unmold in 24-48 hours

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Oh my gosh, LOVETH! Just love these. I wonder if they'll hold up okay since you said they were a bit crumbly during the making. I really gotta try it. What did you use for molds, just old pots / pans / etc ?

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Oh my gosh, LOVETH! Just love these. I wonder if they'll hold up okay since you said they were a bit crumbly during the making. I really gotta try it. What did you use for molds, just old pots / pans / etc ?

I used smallish plastic shell shaped dishes, a faux Tupperware container, and an old falling apart hanging planter. I used Saran Wrap to cover the dishes and make un-molding easier. You can do that, or use Pam spray (like some cook with). I didn't want to make a big one until I find a recipe I like... if the small ones don't work as planters, I'll just turn them over and use them as yard art! They're paintable too! After un molding, they have to sit for 28 days before you can plant them up. The 1:1:1 recipe says to wait 21 days. Also they're get harder with use, they continue to cure for years!

They also suggest to reinforce the larger containers with wire mesh (chicken wire). You can also use bubblewrap to create a texture, just line the mold with it first.

Also use molds that are wider at the top, they will unmold easier.

There's some good you tube videos showing how tos... good luck. Off to make my 2nd batch....