Friday, March 15
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It’s been awhile since I’ve updated! Happy 2024 everyone. Here’s my 2024 lineup. I’ll be doing 2 plants this year. Excited to be growing the 2749 Gienger and the 839 Sandercock. Won’t be long until I start em! I wish everyone the best of luck this year
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Wednesday, April 10
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And it begins…
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Saturday, April 13
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And it begins! One of the best starts I’ve had with the giant pumpkins. I will be growing two plants this year. The 839 Sandercock and the 2749 (Micheal Jordan) My 1197s as backups which just happen to be some of the healthiest plants in here. Aiming to get them in their heated hoop house later next week! After last years unfortunate year with all the rain I’m ready to make a big comeback this year.
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Wednesday, April 17
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Off to the races for the 2024 season. Plants hit the patch and tilling is complete! My 1197s as backups with the 2749 and 839 Sandercock as my two main plants
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Wednesday, April 17
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Love a nice tilled patch!
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Thursday, April 18
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839 Sandercock is going strong right out of the gate! Strong growth once it hit the patch. Hoping to get a big plant for a June 10-15th pollination this year on the 2749 and 839
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Thursday, April 18
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839 sandercock vine really thickening up..
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Sunday, April 28
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Off to the races as we head into May! Decisions have been made in the patch. My lineup this year is my 1197 Swenson and 839 Sandercock. I was never planning on my 1197 but it has been rock solid right out of the gate. I grew it last year and the plant was the most aggressive plant I’ve ever grown. This years 1197 is showing the same if not a little more aggressive. Probably my best start but it means nothing if I can’t get a good one by September. Let’s do this.
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Sunday, April 28
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Secondary’s are starting to cook on the 1197!
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Sunday, April 28
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1197
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Sunday, April 28
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The 839 Sandercock. This is a super nice plant so far and excited to see what it may produce
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Monday, April 29
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And the vine burying begins
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Friday, May 3
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Off to my best start ever in the pumpkin patch. My 1197 is showing its aggression once again this year. Secondary’s are really starting to cook. The 839 Sandercock is not far behind with some really nice growth. My goal this year is to get a big plant for an early to mid June pollination
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Friday, May 3
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The 839 Sandercock. A solid plant so far!
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Friday, May 3
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Secondary’s on my 1197 are starting to cook
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Tuesday, May 7
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The plants continue to amaze me out of the gate! My 1197 is 8 feet long and the secondary’s in the back are nearing 3 feet. Hoops coming off mid to late next week as the weather warms up
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Tuesday, May 7
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My 1197 showing its aggressiveness!
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Tuesday, May 7
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The 839 Sandercock is not far behind! 6 feet long and the secondary’s really starting to go now! In the past I’ve had issues with secondary development but not this year :)
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Tuesday, May 7
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Some of the biggest leaves I’ve ever had on 6 foot plants. 839 Sandercock shown here
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Tuesday, May 7
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Looking down the main on my 1197
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Sunday, May 12
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The plants continue to impress me! Today was my 22nd birthday and they are definitely the biggest I’ve ever had for my birthday!
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Tuesday, May 14
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My 1197 is the biggest plant I’ve ever had for May 14th. My goal continues to be to have a big plant for pollination in early June. I’m super impressed with how aggressive it’s growing. Quite ahead of last year. Won’t be long until the hoop house comes off!
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Tuesday, May 14
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1197 from behind!
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Tuesday, May 14
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Another view
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Tuesday, May 14
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Loving these secondary’s!
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Tuesday, May 14
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Love this view
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Thursday, May 16
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And it’s off to the races! The plants out grew the hoop house this week and the weather is warming up! Got some rain last night which was great to wash in the ferts I gave them last night. My 1197 shown here is the biggest plant I’ve ever had for mid May. Secondary’s really starting to get going!
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Thursday, May 16
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Secondary’s on my 1197. Here we gooooo
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Thursday, May 16
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839 Sandercock with some massive leaves! Secondarys are starting to go good now
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Thursday, May 16
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Drone shot from last night. These plants will have over 1,000 SQF of room to fill
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Thursday, May 16
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Another shot from over head
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Thursday, May 16
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Game on!
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Thursday, May 16
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I’m amazed on how fast everything leafed out this year. Took literally 3 days and BOOM
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Friday, May 17
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The plants are enjoying today’s sunshine before a chilly and rainy weekend ahead with temps in the 50s. The good news is that next week looks warm with temps in the 70s and 80s! Right on track with where I want to be.
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