Labels - I need an easy solution

[dipchip2000]

Tam

I just use a single hole punch from dollar store. Try it and see.

ron

[mcsee]

I make my own, which I can get two seasons out of if I need to. They are just an ID size Laminating Pouch, the hole is done using an ordinary paper hole punch. Zip tie them to the stake or cage.

[tam91]

Lots of great ideas. OK, I'm going to see if I can punch a hole in those labels first - since I'm feeling lazy, and they're already written...

[Stepheninky]

use a zip tie and zip tie the current wood label to the t post they are pretty cheap and work

[TZ-OH6]

I use flagging tape and a permanent marker ($2 roll). The marker fades a bit over time but I can still read the name at the end of the season.

[DiggingDogFarm]

The paint markers that are used on plastic livestock ear tags don't fade. They're a bit pricey, but one goes a long way.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/livesto...ar-tag-2260020

~Dig

[tam91]

Oh cool, I love Tractor Supply. And Farm and Fleet.

[fortyonenorth]

And while you're at it, the ear tags would make a great, super durable label. http://www.tractorsupply.com/livesto...-white-2267200

Originally Posted by DiggingDogFarm

The paint markers that are used on plastic livestock ear tags don't fade. They're a bit pricey, but one goes a long way.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/livesto...ar-tag-2260020

~Dig

[DiggingDogFarm]

Originally Posted by fortyonenorth

And while you're at it, the ear tags would make a great, super durable label. http://www.tractorsupply.com/livesto...-white-2267200

Yes they sure would!
They'll last a very long time, several years!


~Dig

[desertlzbn]

Heres what I do. I bought a package of Avery Weather proof labels (not cheap but one package will last for years) 2x4 size. I have a laser printer so I was able to print my varieties out on them, but you can also use marker. Then I cut them out at 1/2inch strips, and put them on cut up milk jugs.

[desertlzbn]

That way I can reuse the plastic. The labels hold up well
Here in the desert too. This is one of the ones that were affixed to a pre bought label.

[Worth1]

I'm not for sure if this was brought up yet but here is my take on the tag subject.

Many of you guys sit around the house dreaming of you tomato garden in the winter.
Too cold to do anything outside and nothing else to do.
With my solution you will have tags for the rest of your life and never have to worry about Ink fading or UV deterioration.

You can buy blank brass metal tags on line for around $29 a hundred count.
get a metal lettering and numbering set and do as you wish with the tags.
My suggestion would be a number letter combo for a code as to what you have.
Tie the tags to your cages with copper wire and you have it, tags for life.
You only spend money one time and it is over.

I also think with today's technology you could put bar code labels on a tag and scan.
When you scan you have the ability to input information as you wish.
Just think of it, you go to the garden scan a plant and put in information you can then put on a data base for later reference.

I use this system at work and it is great.
I can go to a job do my work and without paperwork everything is on this database for later reference by way of what we call a rout code.

This is a really fantastic system.

With the way I read about you guys and your record keeping it would seem you would embrace this technology with open arms.

Me, I just like a good tomato.


Worth

[Barbee]

I got that idea from here. Maybe Darrel?

[Buk]

I printed the names on 8-1/2 X 11 paper with a regular inkjet printer, cut the names out with scissors, laminated them with clear tape (2" wide like you tape boxes with before mailing/shipping), trimmed the tape a half inch or so from the edge of the label, and attached them to wood clothespins with thumbtacks. Clip them to the top of the post or top of cages. Works fine................

[tam91]

That's nice and easy and low tech.