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Friday, July 05, 2019
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big moon
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Bethlehem CT
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Now for some AG pics. I have four plants this year, they are being grown in a new patch with unamended soil. I had a starting pH of 5.7 so I added some hydrated lime, but only half as much as I needed. This was done back in April. I will re-check the soil this fall. I hope I got the pH above 6.
This plant is the 1436 Pappas. It is slightly behind my other three because it got planted later. My first seed rotted.
All of my pumpkins have small sets going on them. I have not chosen which ones I am going to go with just yet. This year I have been too, too busy to give these plants the proper care. I have had to skip vine burying and pinching. I am still optimistic for a personal best. (1,063 is the number to beat) New soil means less weeds, (only crabgrass) and less disease and insect pressure. I believe you have about two years out of a soil before you really start dealing with maximum weed insect and disease pressure. I am hoping for some nice looking orange giant pumpkins. I love taking the gamble with a seed that could go either way.
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