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- We have added a new growing area in the ECHO. We have a land area in the Southern
Plains of the Farm, which has been
returned after a period of
facilitation, which expired on 31
October 2008.
- We invite those interested in this
endeavor to join with either your
work or with funding or as a
volunteer and to develop this
special area that we will sustain it
with permanatural, organic and
homas methods.
- Experience is destined to become
a self-sustaining community
permanatural agriculture
project.
- It is a field of approximately 5,000 m2, located on the South Plains ECHO (40 m by
150 m app), between two streams of water very lavish!.
- In the beginning, far north, there is a natural stream, which collect water for the entire
parcel. In the end, there is another stream of water, which we provide for irrigation of
neighboring parcels. The south end abuts the large Olmué Estuary.
- The land is great for vegetables and fruit cultivation.
- It can build rooms to stay or live in it.
- At its center, the unanimous idea was to plant 20 to 24 trees, of fruits and seeds.
- For vegetable crops, the sector was very productive in the hands of former
sharecroppers. The options are sowing:
1) Seasonal vegetables: lechugas francesas (Lactuca crispa), habas (Vicia faba, familia
Fabaceae), hinojo (Foeniculum vulgare, familia Umbelireraceae), espinacas (Spinacia oleracea,
familia Amarantaceae), coliflores (Brassica oleracea, familia Brassicaceae), quinoa (Chenopodium
quinoa, familia Chenopodiaceae), etc.
Other (all year): Rabanitos (Raphanus sativus; family Brassicaceae), Zanahorias (Daucus carota, family
Umbelíferas), etc.
2) Perennial bed: alcachofas (Cynara scolymus, familia Astraceae), y/o frutales: arándanos
(Vaccinium sp, familia Ericaceae), frambuesas (Rubus idaeus - Frambueso rojo, familia
Rosaceae), fresas (Fragaria vesca, familia Rosaceae), murtillas (Ugni molinae, familia mirtaceae),
etc.
- For any option you choose, between the rows of each crop, the idea would be to add
biodiversity regulator comprising: intensely colored flowers (roses), nasturtiums,
herbs (lavender, rough), herbs "medicinal" plants and bioregulator (marigold).
Apiario
Pocito
ANNEX 2: Progress made to date in the South Plains [May – August 2009]
1) ECO-TERRACES. They are 8 eco-terraces, armed and cultivated. They are drawers of 6.40 x
1.20 mts with Wooden borders that retain nutrients and moisture. All are covered with mulching
with straw of the same place.
ECO-Terrace CROPS
(East-Weast) East Band Center Weast Band
E-B # 1 Choclos (Tardio) ---- Choclos (Tardio)
E-B # 2 Arvejitas ---- Arvejitas
E-B # 3 Habas ---- Habas
E-B # 4 Habas ---- Habas
E-B # 5 Ajo/Espinacas Lavanda Rabanitos/Espinacas
E-B # 6 Habas Lavanda Habas
E-B # 7 Habas ---- Habas
E-B # 8 Rabanitos Lavanda Betarragas
Participants:
Preparation of eco-terraces: Katty U, Cristian L, Javier P, Don Gmo.
Planting /Transplant: Ma Belén, Katty U, Cristian L, Don Gmo, Carlos B, L.A.
Crop Maintenance: Don Gmo.
2) FRUIT TREES. Between May 22 and 24 were planted 13 fruit trees, all arranged in the
longitudinal axis of the South Plains (PS), ie in the north-south:
Q # Common Name & Variety Clasification Family Planting date
2 1,2 Limones Sutiles Citrus limon (L.) Rutaceae 22-05-09
1 3 Limón Genova Citrus limon (L.) Rutaceae 22-05-09
2 4,5 Naranjos "Tardío Valencia” Citrus × sinensis Rutaceae 23-05-09
2 6,7 Nogales Desiree Juglans regia Juglandáceae 23-05-09
2 8,9 Damascos Imperial Prunus armeniaca L. Rosaceae 23-05-09
2 10,11 Almendros Non Pareil Prunus dulcis Rosaceae 24-05-09
2 12,13 Ciruelos Santa Rosa Prunus salicina Rosaceae 24-05-09
2 14-15 Manzanos Fuji Malus domestica Rosaceae 25-10-009
2 16,17 Guindos Prunus avium Rosaceae 25-10-009
2 18,19 Perales Pacan Pyrus communis Rosaceae 25-10-009
-- 20 --- --- --- ---
The Communitary project hopes to complete 24 to 28 fruit trees. The priorities are apples,
peaches, pears, a couple of "Parritas" (Strains of Grapes), Olives, Quince, Cherry tree.
Participants:
Preparation of the hole trees: Cristían L, Katty, Deborah V, Maria José N, Johamna C, Anibal R, Horacio
Ch, Cybe G, Don Gmo, Felipe M.
Planting /Transplant: Katty, Deborah V, Maria José N, Johamna C, Cybe G.
Crop Maintenance: Pablo R, Carolina M.
3) LINE TREES = LIVING FENCE. We began to prepare the bulbs for the 2 cups of trees that
are on each side of the South Plains. The dimples of the first East Line was completed on Sunday
30 November. On Sunday 06 transplant and began training for accommodation bulbs on the
other side (West).
Japanese Bridge: On Saturday 26, December 09, 2 little plants were transplanted by Luis A,
Chilean Bamboo (Chusquea culeou, Poaceae), at the entrance and exit the Japanese Bridge. As
Alamo had many roots in the place was helped by our Brother Beekeeper Rodrigo L. We expect
bambucitos acclimatization and develop very well.
Fruit bushes in the woods: On Thursday 24 reached a 50 pallets of Tunas (Opuntia ficus-
indica, Cactaceae) that will be transplanted between natives trees in the Woodlot. Its origin is Til
Til (*). Their transplant was performed by the student's DUOC Agronomia Paul R.
(*) In the area of Tiltil, traditional in this crop, can be found Tunales still productive, with more than a
century of life.
Participants:
Preparation of the hole trees: Don Gmo.
Planting /Transplant: Luis A, Pablo R.
4) DEEP TERRACES. We are arming between Orchards, about 3.5 x 0.70 mts. It will be
allocated to food crops, naturopathic herbs, fruits and flowers surface. Up today there are 9
"Camellones" and open other 9. There will be 2 types of Camellones (Terraces):
Permanent Terraces: To cultivate Artichokes, Asparagus, Fennel, Cape Gooseberry, Strawberry,
bush fruits(raspberries, Myrtleberry, Rosehip, blueberries).
Terraces for seasonal crops: Vegetables and fruits surface.
The progress to date (09 Aug 09) is shown in the table below:
TERRACES CROPS
(North-South) East Band East Band East Band
C#1 Habas/Lettuce 1 Lavender Habas/Lettuce
C#2 Sunflower ---- Sunflower – 12Jul09
C#3 Lucerne grass - 31May09 Lucerne grass + 1 Lucerne grass
Lavender
C # 4 ---- 1 Lavender ----
C # 5 Garden Rocket – 04Jul09 Garden Rocket – 04Jul09 Garden Rocket – 04Jul09
C # 6 Artichoke (1) - 12Jul09 Artichoke (1) Artichoke (1)
C # 7 Beets Garlic – 19Jul09 Radish
S.J Herb – 13Sep09
C#8 S.J Herb – 13Sep09 1 Lavender ----
C#9 ---- Trasp/4 Aji-17Sep09 ----
C # 10 Transp/4Lettuces purple Transp/3Strawberry (T1)- Transp/4Lettuces purple
-12Octp09 26Sep09 -12Octp09
C # 11 Transp/3Lettuces - 12Octp09 Transp/3Lettuces - 12Octp09 Transp/3Lettuces - 12Octp09
C # 12 ---- [Finished] ----
C # 13 ---- [Finished] ----
C # 14 ---- [Finished] ----
C # 15 ---- [Finished] ----
C # 16 ---- [Land remotion] ----
C # 17 ---- [Land remotion] ----
C # 18 ---- [Land remotion] ----
Participants:
Preparation of terraces: Claudia F, Cristian A, Katty U, Cristián
5) MELGAS OF CROPS. On Saturday 18 July we initiated the phase of the Crop Melgas
Training, which will be flat to plant 2 lines and permanent crops. The first was aimed at young
plants of Raspberry (Rubus idaeus - Frambueso rojo, family Rosaceae):
“MELGAS” CROPS
(North-South) East Band East Band East Band
M # 01 (E) ---- Habas – 30Ago09 ----
M # 02 (E) ---- Habas – 30Ago09 ----
M # 03 (E) ---- Trasp Lechuga/Albahaca ----
– 05Sep03
M # 04 (E) ---- Trasp Lechuga/Albahaca ----
– 05Sep03
M # 05 (E) - C ---- Melon – 23Oct09 ----
M # 06 (E) ---- Trasp/Hinojo – 22Ago09 ----
M # 07 (O) Trasp/Lechugas – 09Ago09 ---- Trasp/Lechugas – 09Ago09
M # 08 (O) Espinacas – 09Ago09 ---- Espinacas – 09Ago09
M # 09 (O) Arvejas – 02Ago09 ---- Arvejas – 02Ago09
M # 10 (O) Trasp/Lechugas – 01Ago09 ---- Trasp/Lechugas – 01Ago09
M # 11 (O) ---- Arvejitas - 25Jul09 ----
M # 12 (O) ---- 11 Frambuesas – 18Jul09 ----
Arvejitas - 25Jul09
M # 13 (E) - C ---- Melon – 23Oct09 ----
M # 14 (E) - C Oats - 25Oct09 Oats - 25Oct09 Oats - 25Oct09
M # 15 (E) Flaxseed (North) – 18Sep09 Dill – 18Sep09 Mustard (South) – 18Sep09
M # 16 (E) - c ---- ---- ----
M # 17 (E) Thyme – 23Sep/04Oct09 ---- Basil/04Oct09
M # 18 (E) - C Mustard 25Oct09 ---- Mustard - 25Oct09
M # 19 (O) 16 Tomatoes (Limachinos) + 15 Arvejas + 1 Ruda (center)– 25Sep09
M # 20 (O) Corn + Green beans + Color Pumpkin – 25Sep09
M # 21 (O) ???
M # 22 (O) 8 Tomatoes Cherry + 24 Lettuce Purple + 4 Paprika - 26Sep09
M # 23 (O) 10 Tomatoes (Limachinos) - 27Sep09 + 34 Carrots – 28Sep09
M # 24 (O) 16 Potatoes – 28Sep09
M # 25 (E) 16 Potatoes – 01Oct09; Onions - 17Oct09
M # 26 (E) 16 Tomatoes – 13Oct09; Lima bean
M # 27 (E) - C Azteca Community: Corn, Beans, Squash – 14Oct09
M # 28 (E) - C Potatoes – 18Oct09
M # 29 (E) ----
M # 30 (E) ----
C: Corrected (width and concavity)
The standard pattern given to Melgas has been as following:
Lomo
Zanja
Participants:
Preparation of terraces “melgas”: Rachel G (Wwoofer), Camila A, Alejandro
N, Katty U, Corin S (Wwoofer), Zoe R (Wwoofer), Sebas M (Wwoofer), Gabriella M
(Wwoofer) .
Planting /Transplant: G, Alejandro N, Pablo R, Carolina P, Corin S (Wwoofer), Roger L (Wwoofer), Amenee S,
Catherine T, Zoe R (Wwoofer), Sebas M (Wwoofer).
Crop Maintenance: Pablo R, Carolina P.
6) WATER HOLE. We have water about 1 mt deep and with this we are watering what is being
cultivated in the PS.
An additional idea that has emerged while that we have been forming the "camellones" it is to
open another Water Point, in the same band east of the PS, approximately 100 mts from the
first.
Materialized! On Sunday, 12 October, the Wwoofer Sebas M found water in a second "little hole".
It is located next to the Apiary. All ECHO jumped for joy!!
8) RUCAL (“Tipis”). The idea is to assemble an initial group of 4 Tipis (Rucalan), given 3 of
them for as a tent and the another as spacious kitchen and dining room. This structure it is called
Tipi. A Sioux Tipi is a ruca, Blackfoot.
The first structure Tipis (hexagon of 3.5 and 3.5 m of greater diameter and height) was lifted on
Saturday 24 Oct 09.
Participants:
Cristían L, Vicente L, Katty U, Luis A.
9) MANDALA. The Mandala and Meditation Circle is running. It was designed with a diameter of
about 5 meters. The petite Pirka (group of stones) surrounds the circle. The entrance is on the
west. It is still covered with sand. It is intended for Meditation, Events / Meetings and Exercises.
To practice martial arts (Bozendo) it is provided expanding the diameter.
The Mandala has already had its entrance on the scene and christening the occasion of the
meeting of the "Spoon Revocutión" where it was inaugurated the 2nd Original Kingdom Ministry
of Rev. of the Spoon, Oki. In that oportunity, the Eco Granja Homa Olmué was awarded a
Diploma of Recognition for for his "work of disseminating awareness on issues such as
vegetarianism, ecology, biodynamic and organic vegetable gardens.
You can see many more pictures of this event in:
http://revoluciondelacucharavalpo.blogspot.com/2009/04/inaguracion-del-2-ministerio-oki.html
On Sunday 09 of August widened to 7 meters with the Volunteers who went to prepare the ECHO
for the Great Encounter of Seeds, planned for Saturday 29 August if weather conditions permit.
On Saturday 29 August 2009, the Mandala had its final release. As it was still a little wet was
covered by a thick layer of wheat straw (2 packs). At 10:30 hrs began the National Seed
Meeting, convened by the Caravan of Ahimsa, the Revolution of the Spoon (Vegetarian
Organization) and the ECHO.
We estimated that more than 150 attendees participated in this great meeting.
As hosts we opened the event with a Vyahruti Homa (Mantra plus Sacred Fire) and talked about
the influences the Cosmos in Agriculture and about our method Permanatural Homa.
Much joy was present, great concern about the fate and the pressures that are performed against
the original seeds. Before Sunset, in the end, there was also a heavy exchange of seeds and
plants. Four trees were donated to the ECHO.
The event was closed with 5 Agnihotris performing the Homa of Sunset in the four corners of
the Mandala:
Participants:
In the preparation of the Mandala, the Stone Circle ("Pirka"), in its cleared, the sand, and its
extension have been involved:Cristían L, Vicente L, Katty U; Pablo S, Lissy, Venusrah.
10) PATH. Two volunteers began to form a stone path from the Japanese Bridge up to the
Mandala of Meditation/Events.
Participants:
They helped us: Francisco C (Valparaíso), Calos M (Punta Arenas).
11) HOMAS. While the communitary garden is improving, there is always a very active
participant group in maintaining the Continuous Homa (Om Tryambakam Mantra Homa). It is
made to inject nutrients to the damaged atmosphere and to produce a large amount Homa Ash,
which is subsequently used to feed and energizing to Earth.
12) ORGANIC APIARY PROGRAM OF ECHO. With Rodrigo L, Luis A and Felipe V (Sep 12,
2009), gave the OK for on going to the Organic Apiary
Program of ECHO. For starters, Rodrigo is going to provide
us 3 Beehives very soon. Each is consisting of 1 core bees
(3 frames breeding + 2 frames of honey) + hive (hive
floor, brood chamber or lower
rise, rise melaria, roof hive
and moving pictures).
[Rodrigo, is a beekeeper whose base is the V Region. Besides honey production, pollination
services provides companies of avocado in this region. Rodrigo has also worked on beekeeping in
Australia and Canada]
Participants:
Rodrigo L, Luis A.
13) GREENHOUSE. On Sunday 12 Sep gave the go-ahead to the revival of the old nursery of
ECHO. Mainly, we had to clear the "Chepica", that had flooded it. The dry straw will be used as
mulch or a base on the bottom of "Camellones".
15) TRIBUTE. We want thank the Foreign Volunteers of the organization WWOOF (World Wide
Opportunities on Organic Farms), who with much discipline, meditation and hard work, they have
cooperated in varying time periods, one week and 1 month.
In particular we thank to the Wwoofers Maria Belen C (Ecuador, Guayaquil), Rachel G (USA,
Florida), Corin S (England, Portsmouth), Roger L (USA, Pennsylvania), Zoe R (Australia,
Brisbane), Sebastian M (USA, California), Gabriella M (Hungary).
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Habas en un Camellón
Arándano
Murtilla o Murta
FICHA TECNICA DE LA MURTILLA O MURTA
NOMBRE: ugni molinae.
ALTURA: hasta 2 metros.
DIAMETRO: 1,5 mt.
FLORACION: noviembre-enero.
MADURACION FRUTO: fines de febrero - principios de mayo.
REQUERIMIENTOS HIDRICOS: 4 lt día con temperaturas superiores a 25 grados.
MARCO PLANTACION: entre hilera 3 mt / sobre hilera 1 mt con poda aerea.
FERTILIZACION: mínima. Es poco tolerante a excesos de fertilización.
SUELO: se adapta a suelos muy pobres en materia orgánica. Crece habitualmente en terrenos despejados y en
bordes de bosques.
PROPIEDADES: Las hojas poseen cualidades astringentes y antioxidantes por lo que se utiliza en la fabricación de
cosméticos y productos farmacológicos. Los frutos poseen un importante contenido de ácido linoleico Estudios
avanzados indican que favorecen la renovación celular, suavizamiento y mejoramiento de la piel. Se usa en
repostería, licores, Jugos, mermeladas, helados, conservería, como aromatizante
Hinojo
Fresas
Frambuesa
Quinoa
Alcachofa
Castaño
ANNEX5: Other photographic views of the ECHO South Plains
Eco Granja Homa de Olmué - ECHO
Av Eastman 2402 - Paradero 11 - Olmué - Chile
Fono: 033 441356
Email: ecogranjahoma@yahoo.com
Websites:
http://www.ecogranjahoma.com
http://ecogranjahomaolmue.blogspot.com/
ANNEX 6: Bio Dinamic Calender
6.1 JANUARY 2010
Source: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_0YYIrKWYFMo/SzjIxEb_0aI/AAAAAAAAAA8/LsTf2xV-38w/s1600-h/cbchile.jpg
CALENDARIO BIO DINAMICO 2010
Ing. Agr. MSc. PhD. René Piamone
ANEXO 7: Sunrise/Sunset for ECHO
S U N R I S E A N D S U N S E T T I M I N G S
EcoGranjaHoma de Olmué Av Eastman 2402 Par 11 Olmué Fono: 033 441356
Web Ppal de la ECHO: http://www.ecogranjahoma.com
Wb de Fotos de la ECHO: http://ecogranjahomaolmue.blogspot.com/
Wb de Mantras de la ECHO: http://www.geocities.com/ecogranjahoma/mantras.html
Para participar en la ECHO: http://www.scribd.com/doc/7989088/Que-es-la-Eco-Granja-Homa-de-Olmue-ECHO
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9. 55050 75301 62002 73738 64352 70622 70628 62556 72818 55400 74758 54015
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January February March April May June
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January February March April May June
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22. 60249 74949 63140 72429 65336 64922 71552 61030 73732 54522 75217 54134
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January February March April May June
Si necesitas los horarios de Agnihotra de tu Localidad, envianos sus coodenadas (Latitud, Longitud).
ANNEX 8: Moon phases – For Chile.
FASES DE LA LUNA 2010
(En hora local)
Irrigation - Daily in the spring and summer. In winter and autumn, according to weather
conditions.
- Hand-watering will take place as close to ground as possible, irrigating the
land, their poceta or cup or environment, without touching the stem, leaves,
flowers or fruit.
Tutores - Keep tutoring the tomatoes, raspberries and other climber plants.
Cleaning up
Humus Every 20 days, to soil and plant nutrition should be mainstreamed Solid Worm
Humus.
Eco Granja Homa de Olmué – ECHO - Av Eastman 2402 Par 11 Olmué Fono: 033 441356 - ecogranjahoma@yahoo.com
ANNEX 10: Documents of the ECHO:
http://www.ecogranjahoma.com
http://ecogranjahomaolmue.blogspot.com
http://www.scribd.com/doc/13716746/Participacion-en-la-Echo
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ECHO/LV
October, 2009