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Sunday, June 25, 2017
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Frank and Tina
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South East
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Tropical Cindy is over and we had plenty of rain. Just spend 2.5 hours of weeding two plants and could have spend more time doing it. Always make me think of growers who grow 5 to 10 plant and I'm in awe. I couldend imagine having to grow 5 plants let alone 10. Maybe after retirement, in 30 years from now, lol. Doing them properly would mean having a full time job growing giant pumpkins in mid season. Combining two plants with a veggie garden with a job and family already is challenging enough! Anyway, the tropical system dumped a lot of moisture and humidity is high. The spray program has worked so far but tonight a fungicide/pesticide spray is due again. First symptom like spots are popping up with the weather being perfect for issues. Also exposed buried main vine to be able and keep an eye on it. No signs of rot yet, knock on wood. As far as feeding goes I,m sure some nutrients have washed out but we have been using granular fertilizer and try to apply it before rains. That way when it rains we are fertilizing, lol. Its slower to release then a foliar feed but you need both. Calcium is due since soil levels were lower then usual and we might give the young fruit a calcium bath, at day 19 it should be able to take it.
Another gardening session later tonight with a bit more weeding and a spray for the plant. Pics to follow later.
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