J McIntyre

Roma tomatoes, leeks (just about any breed), cucumber, and mint grow like weeds in SE Ohio. Even on a rocky hillside where my cabin is. My Romas are basically perennial at this point. Started with a couple whole tomatoes that I didn't get to eat so I just quartered and planted them. They ended up taking over a 12'x12' plot the following year and I ended up having to move my onions to another area.

Mint will go crazy if left unchecked but it is good in hanging baskets to keep wasps away.

Oh yeah i read something about microhydro exemption from department of energy. will i need to go that route if im still hooked up and the local coop is buying my excess?

Hi i live in Rural midwest and bought property along a decent sized creek. I was wanting to get a few ideas on how to start planning an undershot build. USGS states average mean discharge 1916-2016 is 651.2 cubic feet per second (39,072cfm). i dont own both sides so i cant just up and dam it. also it tends to jump its banks a couple times a year. theres a 90 degree bend in the creek right at my property edge forcing most of the water to hit my side of the banks with decent current. i dont really have head figures unless i map the entire thing from start to finish. was originally wanting to do a floating 8' by 2' wheel but considering 16' by 4'. i *think* i might be able to get about 18-20hp but not quite sure. im guesstimating at a few numbers with Waterwheel Factory calculator. This will be an undershot build unless it hits flood stage

thanks!
JM