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Soil Preparation and Analysis
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Subject: soil analysis
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beanhead2 |
Decatur, IL
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I would like to get started growing a giant pumpkin, have just started reading about it, and looks like there is a lot to learn. I have a very good patch of ground where I grow tomatoes and flowers that are twice the size of my neighbors' plants. I suppose the first thing I need to do is get my dirt analyzed. Where can I get this done so I know how to proceed? Also, is it too late to get hold of some good seeds? Thanks for any help.
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2/18/2008 9:11:13 PM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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Never too late for seeds.
Illinois must have a cooperative extension service or a decent ag school. BRB
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2/19/2008 1:23:35 AM
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Tremor |
Ctpumpkin@optonline.net
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http://www.irwp.org/soiltesting.html
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2/19/2008 1:24:41 AM
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Peace, Wayne |
Owensboro, Ky.
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beanhead, if you look thru the seed exchange board, you will find several offers for free seeds. Hope this helps. Peace, Wayne
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2/19/2008 7:10:05 AM
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UnkaDan |
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http://agrienergy.net/index.htm
not far away and great folks to deal with
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2/19/2008 7:11:58 AM
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beanhead2 |
Decatur, IL
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Thanks for the leads. I will follow up and also I plan to buy the "How to grow giant pumpkins II" book. I work a lot of hours through the week, so, hopefully I can get up to speed before planting time. Thanks again!
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2/19/2008 2:28:23 PM
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CM |
Decatur, IL
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Hey beanhead2, it's great to have another potential pumpkin fanatic in Decatur. Why don't you drop me a line. I'll be glad to help in any way I can. I have plenty of good seeds you can have. My e-mail is triboutpop@msn.com. You'll probably also want to join the IGPGA. I agree with Dan (unkadan) on agri-energy. Charlie (north-west end of Decatur, right off 121, about a mile from the fairgrounds
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2/19/2008 3:35:45 PM
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Peace, Wayne |
Owensboro, Ky.
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CM (Charlie)...you are now "DA MAN" !!! This is what makes this insanity grow, and Grow and GROW!!!! Peace, Wayne
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2/19/2008 7:36:04 PM
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beanhead2 |
Decatur, IL
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How 'bout that! Charlie, I also am about 1 mile north of the fairgrounds. I will be in contact soon. My e-mail is kb9uki@excite.com.
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2/20/2008 3:59:03 PM
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