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Bowdon, GA

I live in middle Georgia. Was wondering if anyone knew about when to start seeds indoors, for this area. Would like to have them ready for October but would rather them grow during the most benificial period. Most of the tips I've found on the subject is from northern growers. Would greatly appreciate any advise from local growers. Thanks

4/3/2008 12:35:57 PM

Nicholls Georgia

i have done got mine in the ground

4/3/2008 2:57:26 PM

Farmville, Virginia (mfowler@hsc.edu)

Around the 20th to 30th of April here in Virginia so I would think now would be about the right time in Georgia.

4/3/2008 6:01:20 PM

Georgia

You can plant pretty much any time. You can plant as late as late June and still get a decent pumpkin. There's no need to start the seeds indoors in Georgia in my opinion.

In Atlanta, I'm going to wait until April 20th. I'm going a bit earlier than last year so I might have a second chance if disaster strikes early.

Yep, I'd say about now is right for you.

4/4/2008 12:08:36 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I would suggest planting seeds just in time to be fully matured to come to the KGPG weigh-off in Nancy, KY...3rd wknd in Sept!!!!! LOL Sorry, shamless plug, for the newly organized group...the KGPG!!! jhatcher, p or b, Holloway, would luv to see you guys get together with Jason D., the Ga. state record holder, and bring a bunch o Slungers' to KGPG weighoff!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...would also be pleased to see you's guys put together a weighoff in GA!!!!

4/4/2008 1:43:21 PM

Nicholls Georgia

hey wayne im saving my vacation just to come if all goes well hope to bring a scale crusher to give jason a run for his money...lol get'er done by grow'em big

4/4/2008 2:49:53 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Scale crusher....LOL down here we call em Axlebusters, or Slungers!!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

4/4/2008 4:58:52 PM

Bowdon, GA

thanks for the vote of confidence wayne but after last year I think gettin one to maturity will be my goal. LOL Maybe the vine borers ate more than their fill last yearThanks for the advice everyone

4/4/2008 6:35:08 PM

Williamsburg,KY

So, when is time to start for Nancy??? Gonna grow a slunger!

4/16/2008 5:35:38 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Stevann, I will be filin, and soakin for Nancy...about the 1st of May!!! Give or take 10 days or so!!! Hope this helps!!! LOL Seriously...60 days of plant growth, before pollination, and then anywhere from 80 to 100 days of pkn growth (prbly closer to 80 in our climate)...count backwards from weighoff date, and that is your starting date!!!
PS...the KGPG is counting on you, and a bunch o other folks, to bring a SLUNGER to Nancy, to help us be a GPC award winner this year...Most Improved Site!!!
Peace, Wayne

4/16/2008 9:54:23 PM

Williamsburg,KY

I thought it just may be time..boy you should see my mater and pepper plants...the bet I ever grew. Still havent decided on which seed to plant..I have some ideas and John gave his opinion..Cant wait...lots of work ahead of me..Tilled the garden today and will be posting my diary soon. Croley

4/17/2008 5:36:53 PM