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Friday, January 14, 2005
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shazzy
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Joliet, IL
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decisions to make with too much winter time to think
can lead to indecision, and ultimately towards insanity.
so here is my 2005 line up if all germinate successfully.
the 1st seed to be germinated will be the 735 Pukos with hopes for state fair weigh offs around the 3rd week in august and also the sandwich fair about sept 9th. it is the only seed i am planning on selfing, so starting 3 weeks
early will be fine for male flower availability.
germinating on 4-10 will give me 70-75 days of growth
by 8-21 if i can get one pollinated on the main before 6-12.
if it is still growing after 70 days i will leave it until
the sandwich fair and give it another 2 weeks to finish
off. the portable greenhouse will be used in the corner
by the fences that is the warmest spot in the patch. 3
portable heaters are available incase of sub freezing temps.
black plastic bags filled with water and one 55 black gallon
tank filled with water will also help keep the temps higher
at night. the 2nd and 3rd seeds will be started on 5-1
and these 2 get the prime patch spots for good ventilation
and air flow, both started in the middle of the patch
growing towards the house. 25'x 25' sections for each of the
842 Eaton and the 1446 Eaton. and the 4th seed will be the
1247 Handy to be started 5-8 to even the chances of hitting
at least one pumpkin in a beautiful stretch of growing
weather from days 25-35 of growth. intitial crossing plans
are 735 selfed, 842 x 1247, 1247 x 842, and 1446 x 842.
i wanted to get this all down and put it to rest. my early
game plan is set, but many things will alter this plan
like successful germinations, healthy sprouts, male
flower availability, svb's. pm, mice, hail, tornadoes,
bad luck and most of all---my own stupidity. hoping to
keep the homer simpson "DOH"s to a minimum this year.
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