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Tuesday, September 02, 2008
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owen o
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Knopp, Germany
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Random thoughts from a frustrated big pumpkin grower.
The first part of the season started off great, 100% germenation, no late freezing temps, and plants that had the genetics to grow a new record. Man was I ready for July.
Late June came around and I had some early sets, unfortunately I did not have early set temps, so thngs progressed slowly, never once did I hit a "benchmark". I think I will forget benchmarks next year, unless I get a good one going...LOL
July was upon us and the slow start of the early sets were showing a definite pattern of slow but steady growth. No new record here, but at the same time, for my standards not a bad year, no splits yet!
August came in like a lion, and so did the split on my biggest pumpkin. I sorta expected as much, so I was calm (yeah right). Contacted Dan and Jos for advice and I am still fighting that split, about 3 plus weeks now, to cool.
September is here and from the numbers I have seen from other German growers, I will be happy with a top 10 finish (far from my European record in April..LOL). I still have a chance at a new PB........or......
I wish for all German, and European growers that they set new PB's, have fun, and go heavy.
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