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Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 22 Entries.
Friday, April 29 View Page
Update on the plants. In order left to right 2112 Skinner, 2003 Kisamore, 1501 VanderWielen, 2350 Gienger. Got orange in the Blood!
 
Friday, April 29 View Page
Patch fence coming along. Just a little more to go and figure out a gate / access for it.
 
Friday, April 29 View Page
Another fence shot.
 
Friday, April 29 View Page
Must of forgot the plants pic.
 
Friday, May 6 View Page
Plants going in ground on Sunday. Left to right 2112 Skinner, 2003 Kisamore, 2350 Gienger, and 1501 VanderWielen.
 
Friday, June 24 View Page
2112 Skinner has been pollinated at 13 feet. Calling this a 3 lobe. Kind of weird. Pollinated with 1501 Vander Wielen.
 
Friday, June 24 View Page
Again trying the Mike Schmit vine pattern so the longer secondary's are hidden in back.
 
Friday, June 24 View Page
2350 Tiger King has been pollinated at 13.5 feet. Nice looking 4 lobe. Pollinated with 2112 Skinner.
 
Friday, June 24 View Page
Picture of plant is deceiving. Trying the Mike Schmit vine pattern so the longer secondary's are hidden in back.
 
Saturday, July 2 View Page
Pollinated this 4 lobe on 1501 Vander Wielen 16.5 feet out on the main.
 
Saturday, July 2 View Page
1501 Vander Wielen Plant. Growing in a spider pattern or rocket pattern as Chad New named it.
 
Saturday, July 2 View Page
2112 Skinner Pollinated another pumpkin on 6-29 and was a nice 5 lobe. Again Spider pattern or rocket pattern. Crossed with 1501 Vander Wielen.
 
Saturday, July 2 View Page
Another pollination on the 2350 Tiger King on 06-29 and was a nice 4 lobe. Crossed with 2112 Skinner.
 
Saturday, July 2 View Page
The 1501 Vander Wielen was pollinated with the 2112 Skinner.
 
Monday, August 8 View Page
2112 Skinner made it to Dap 40! Was hoping for orange since I crossed with 1501 VW. New territory for me!
 
Saturday, August 13 View Page
Little patch pick. Had to move the farthest one again with winch.
 
Saturday, August 13 View Page
Another pic of patch.
 
Friday, September 16 View Page
Built a couple pallets tonight. Still need to finish second one with some handles.
 
Friday, September 16 View Page
Another view.
 
Friday, September 23 View Page
Loaded up for first Indiana weigh off of the year!
 
Friday, September 23 View Page
Another pic of the 2112 DAP 86
 
Tuesday, September 27 View Page
Here is the 1291 Friermood from this year. 2112 Skinner x 1501 Vander Wielen. Went a little heavy.
 

 

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