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AG1grower

Ny

when should i start seeds for a weigh off in late september?
i am located in central new york.

3/14/2006 9:40:13 PM

Ken D.

Connecticut, USA

In my opinion....May 1st. or last week in April. Your plants will likely need frost protection in early May too. So plan for that now. Oh, and don't forget to start some backups a little later too.

3/14/2006 9:51:04 PM

Peace, Wayne

Owensboro, Ky.

AG1, if I remember correctly, the theory is to count back approx 150 days from date of desired harvest. Approx 70 days of plant growth before pollination and approx 80 days of fruit growth after pollination. Hope that helps. Peace, Wayne

3/15/2006 7:01:26 AM

Andy W

Western NY

Here in NY we usually plan on starting the seeds about May 1, give or take a week. This is based on weighoffs which are usually the last weekend in Sept., or first weekend in Oct. Starting the seeds earlier doesn't seem to have any advantage.

3/15/2006 8:36:28 AM

pumpkinpal2

Syracuse, NY

yeah, i rely on my birthday of April 25th to remind
myself that THAT is the day to start my seeds.
(not that i neeeeed to be reminded, lol!)
in the ground by May 8th, or Mother's day, whichever comes first, works for me! where are YOU in Central NY?
heck i probably know you! please inform, especially if you're growing an 846 or 801.5 or whatever>>>pollen-swap!!!
'cause, you WANT the pollen i'll be havin' available, lol...

3/15/2006 12:20:26 PM

AG1grower

Ny

i live in delhi, ny

3/15/2006 4:26:46 PM

pumpkinpal2

Syracuse, NY

looks a little far for me to drive, lol!
ahhhh well.....

3/15/2006 5:10:45 PM

pumpkinpal2

Syracuse, NY

then again, you are exactly southeast of me--
i am in La Fayette, NY....when it gets near pollination time
(July 1st, 4th, etc.) there could be an arrangement, depending on each others' seed lineup...'till then>>>
HAND=Have A Nice Day

3/15/2006 5:16:29 PM

herbie

Ray, North Dakota

What about me in NE North Dakota? If I start the plants indoors May 15, and have them in the garden by June 1st, will I still be able to pollinate by July 1st if the weather is nice?

3/15/2006 5:18:51 PM

gordon

Utah

herbie,
I don't think you'll make july 1.... but probably mid July. That might be the best you can do unless you have eary season protection set up. I've pollinated in mid-late July and still gotten 700-800 lbs.

3/15/2006 5:29:40 PM

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