Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 24 Entries. Monday, March 27 View Page Finally, it warmed up and blew in the spring. This season I plan to plant pumpkins in several stages to determine the most optimal option. I want to start in the first decade of April. Landing in the ground not earlier than the beginning of May, if the weather does not fail. In autumn, I sowed the soil with siderates, but because of the drought they did not germinate for several weeks. And when the rains came, it turned sharply colder and frosts began. As a result, the seeds of the siderates only managed to germinate and winter began. There were severe frosts without snow. But I managed to bring to manure humus at least 6 - 8 tons. Seeds could not be purchased due to financial sanctions. It's good that there were stocks from last year and there were their own. And most importantly, the first experience has appeared, which, I hope, will help to achieve more significant results. This is what the vegetable garden looks like now.   Saturday, April 8 View Page Launched the Wallace 2054 seed today. There were problems with the launch of this seed last season. The remaining seeds will be launched later. I believe in the great potential of McMillin seeds, despite the not very good result last year.   Monday, April 17 View Page Wallace 2054 came out eight days later, which, in my opinion, is a very long time. But it looks good compared to last year.   Wednesday, April 19 View Page Yesterday it snowed, and this morning it got colder to -16 degrees C. Spring this year was delayed for a whole month.   Wednesday, April 19 View Page This is my 959. The seed germinated in less than 36 hours. And three days later he got out of the ground.   Wednesday, April 19 View Page Wallace 2054.   Friday, April 21 View Page Today I launched the remaining seeds. Finally, it has warmed up a little, but there is still snow in the garden in some places.   Monday, May 1 View Page It's snowing again.   Tuesday, May 2 View Page In the photo Wallace 2054. The plant looks great, but it needs to be urgently transplanted to a permanent place. Wallace 1641 was dead, as was McMillin 1438. I had to replace my 959.   Thursday, May 4 View Page Wallace 2050. We are transplanted to a permanent place after three weeks.   Thursday, May 4 View Page This is what the root system looks like.   Thursday, May 4 View Page Under temporary shelter.   Saturday, May 6 View Page I'm dropping off my 959 today.   Saturday, May 6 View Page The roots are very good. The entire surface is covered with hairs of mycorrhizal fungi.   Saturday, May 6 View Page Everything is ready.   Sunday, May 21 View Page Today I dropped off McMillin 1641.5.   Sunday, May 21 View Page This is what my 959 looks like.   Sunday, May 21 View Page Wallace 2054 is out of competition. The main vine reached 55 inches. The plant is under a film shelter. Summer doesn't want to come. So far, frosts reach up to -5 degrees Celsius.   Sunday, May 21 View Page This is what it looks like under cover.   Sunday, May 21 View Page McMillin 1641.5   Sunday, May 21 View Page Wallace 2054   Saturday, June 3 View Page My 959. It does not grow so fast, but the plant is quite massive. Cold May is over, and June began with a heat of up to 35 C (95 F).   Saturday, June 3 View Page My 959. It does not grow so fast, but the plant is quite massive. Cold May is over, and June began with a heat of up to 35 C (95 F).   Saturday, June 3 View Page Wallace 2054 is gaining momentum. So far, about 8 feet. The first leaves were burned in the sun, but the new ones look good. Compared to last year, I am two weeks ahead of schedule.