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Monday, April 24, 2006
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Tony Pumpkin
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Abbotsford BC
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Well, here is the 1446 Eaton placed in my basement window. I placed it in a thin 4 inch black plastic pot (to hopefully absorb heat) and I used the best "Miracle Brand" potting soil I could find. This window gets outdoor light all day, and at night I turn the light on. I'd leave the light on 24/7 but no one is at home during the day, and I'd hate to burn down the house because of my pumpkin (the light gets pretty hot).
Underneath the pumpkin is a baseboard heater that should keep my seed warm enough to sprout. On top is a 60 watt grow-light that I purchased from the local hardware store. Maybe not the best sprouting conditions, but then, I am no expert.
After talking to the legendary local grower Cam(era), I realized that I should probably grow a back-up seed in case the 1446 does not sprout, or dies etc.--what was I thinking! I'll go home today and get a back-up going--probably the 1195 VanKooten.
At some point this week I will head out to Aldergrove or terralink in Abbotsford and get me some heating cables. I have to make sure this little puppy is warm aand cozy when I put it in the cold garden.
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