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Tuesday, May 09, 2006
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Tony Pumpkin
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Abbotsford BC
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Well, looks like the 1446 Eaton is progressing at a very good rate. It has been two days since the picture above. Since then the first true leaf is already extended and 4+ inches across. The vine has begun to extend itself slightly and 3 more leaves in various stages of development have appeared. I am amazed at how quickly this plant is growing compared to my generic seed/plant of last year. It seems to be enjoying regular watering, and it gets quite hot in the greenhouse, so I am still watering it everyday with 2-4 liters of water. I have noticed that having the heat on at night makes quite a difference in increasing growth (compared to when I have turned it off). The stem is nice and thick (not leggy at all). I have a good feeling about this one--might have a pumpkin for weigh-off afterall, but we’ll see.
Already making plans for extending my patch next year. I will go look at a used rototiller today as I have been doing all yard/garden work with a shovel so far—no easy task! With a little luck and hard work next year’s patch will be 4-5 times as large.
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