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Gloucester, MA

I am growing a Dill 1260x875. Planted 5, and one germinated.
It is now growing well but no flowers yet. This is my first attempt.

7/15/2003 1:50:20 PM

Cranston, Rhode Island

What are the plant measurements? What date did the seed germinate? I am also in my 1st year of growing AG's. I am growing a Dill #15 (1060 Pukos x 846 Calai) I have only 1 plant to grow so I guess I'll need a potfull of luck to be successful after reading the enormus amount of variables that can take place. In comparison to other growers in this region I got off to a late start. I'm just seeing the 1st male flowers opening up this week. The tip of the main vine is 13 ft. with a pumpkin the size of a pea. Some growers tell me it's not a bad thing to be behind schedule a bit because low n slow with patience sometimes win the race.

Will

7/15/2003 4:02:01 PM

Utah

there is always a chance... the question is at what ?
chances of growing a world record... very very very slim...
chances of growing a nice pumpkin by halloween to be the center of attention in your neighborhood... good.

7/15/2003 5:38:47 PM

Gloucester, MA

Plant is about 12 feet long. Seed germed on 13 May.

One plant also.

Planning to grow the best pumpkin I can this year. I'll plan better next year.

7/16/2003 12:31:17 AM

Edmonton, Canada

If the plant is 12 feet long, you're pretty much right on pace. You should be able to have a fruit set pretty soon!

7/16/2003 10:28:03 AM

Gloucester, MA

Thanks Smitty, It seems as though it is awfully slow growing after the long, cold, wet spring. Also, my vegetable garden is doing real well.

I have what appears to be 2 little females.

How about you Smitty?

7/16/2003 11:54:25 AM

Edmonton, Canada

I'm at the exact same stage as you! My main vine is about 11 feet long, and I have a few small females starting to develop. The one that is the largest should open within a few days. As long as we can get something to set within the next week or 2, we shold be alright.

7/16/2003 12:08:30 PM

Gloucester, MA

Excellent, keep me posted.

7/16/2003 12:31:57 PM

Gloucester, MA

Smitty, what seeds are you growing?

7/16/2003 12:32:41 PM

Edmonton, Canada

840 Desrosiers and 637 Richey. And you?

7/16/2003 1:11:18 PM

Gloucester, MA

Dill #12- 1260 x 875.

7/16/2003 1:14:39 PM