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Thursday, July 02, 2009
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Iowegian
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Anamosa, IA [email protected]
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I pollinated the 765 Privitera this morning with the 1275.5 Carlson-Petersen. 5 lobe female about 9' out. It is not in a good position and we may not keep it if we get another set in reasonable time. Pollinated the 689 Mcwilliams with the 841 McWilliams. 4 lobe femate 14' out. Very large lobes on this one. I will have another pumpkin to pollinate tomorrow. This is 11 day earlier start than last year during the monsoon.
The 841 looked a little wilted this afternoon but perked up before dark. It is in a sandy spot and it hasn't rained for over a week. I gave it 8 gallons of water and 2 tbsp of 17-19-29. It was not growing as fast as it should and looking just a tiny bit yellow. I won't water the others until they need it. I don't want to start up the pythium problem and I want them to send out long roots looking for water.
The main long gourd patch may be in trouble, with a brown rust fungus. I noticed the tall weeds near by have a rust too. We had a small problem with this late last year. I gave them a spray of daconil tonight and they will soon get foliar Aliette. We may have to move them to a spot where they get better air circulation next year.
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