Bushel Gourd Growing Forum
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Subject: Too late to restart?
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NDV |
Ontario
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I accidentally fried a couple plants earlier this week because I forgot it was getting up to 75 and sunny, and left their greenhouses closed, would it be too late to restart a plant? One of the Bushel Gourds is definitely dead, and I have space for 2 in the plot. Generally my plants have survived till early October before frost kills them, not enough experience to know if this is enough time. Any input is appreciated Thanks!
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5/19/2024 10:31:40 AM
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HankH |
Partlow,Va
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In Virginia you could start one. Not sure about Ontario. If it hot enough you can make it. Best of luck to you.
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5/19/2024 10:56:21 AM
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Little Ketchup |
Grittyville, WA
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I should be asking myself the same thing. You could certainly switch to field pumpkins and do well... I think bushel gourds are similar to watermelons.
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5/19/2024 4:02:45 PM
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NDV |
Ontario
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Yeah I was thinking of feild kins, but I do love a nice Bushel gourd...
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5/19/2024 9:30:17 PM
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pumpkinpal2 |
Syracuse, NY
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I don't grow BGs butt I have the seeds to do it and yet if you can go by what happened with the first few, that'll happen consecutively as well. If it takes 6 days to sprout, you know that and if it takes...IN any event, DO go for it! eric g
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5/19/2024 11:02:20 PM
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NDV |
Ontario
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That's fair...2 weeks from plant to transplant gives me early June outside, so I'd be looking at a week later than last year. You know what, I might, that wouldn't be so bad.
Round 2!
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5/20/2024 4:32:04 PM
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pumpkinpal2 |
Syracuse, NY
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As soon as you can tell the growth direction, if that even matters, plant, plant, plant. Even direct seed one or 3. No seed NEEDS our overly-cautious, brightly-lit and 'as big a plant as possible to go in the garden' care beyond merely frost protection. Ever seen a few rogue seedlings from last year's lost seeds as you prepare the patch? YuP! Them's the Smarties! Good Luck---eg
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5/20/2024 4:59:13 PM
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John Butler |
Team Canuckle Heads
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I've have a lot of extras but you are probably a little too far away but there here if you want some.
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5/21/2024 1:04:44 PM
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NDV |
Ontario
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It's all good. I started some last weekend, as soon as they germinate they're going outside. Hopefully I can still get a 150 or 200 pounder for a weighoff this fall.
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5/23/2024 7:18:02 AM
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