BigPumpkins.com Diary for 'bnot' http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryView.asp?season=2024&grower=59842&action=L Last 20 Diary Entries for 'bnot'. en-us Copyright © 1999-2024 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss BigPumpkins.com http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ 10/15/2023 - with photo I consider this year a major success for the “Dunes of Bnot”. Much better than a few years ago when the the harvest was one Roma tomato out of 40 plants and 1/2 ear from 300 row feet of corn. Best ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=342383 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=342383 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 18:26:29 GMT 07/21/2023 - with photo At day 27 , the 1977 that I am growing is smaller and has a less desirable shape than what Nana has at day 25. Go Nana,I think you are going to have another beautiful big orange.I am still very happy... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=339944 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=339944 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:59:40 GMT 06/24/2023 - with photo Pollinated the 1977 Rea today with the 2147 Marshall at 15 feet with 23 secondaries behind it. About 90 days until the Nowthen weigh off, plenty of time. It took about 3 hours to reclaim the plant f... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338966 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338966 Sat, 24 Jun 2023 14:08:10 GMT 06/22/2023 - with photo I have been distracted from the garden for a bit. I think i might behind in vine maintenance. I have found time to pollinate the pumpkins. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338907 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338907 Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:02:22 GMT 06/05/2023 - with photo 150 pumpkin- By my calculations this boundary should give a growing space of 149.817 sq ft. Will attempt to craft it out of 1/2 pcv pipe this weekend. I foresee difficulty with the circle trying spr... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338389 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338389 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:29:13 GMT 06/05/2023 - with photo 150 patch update. I have two plants from the 2002 Andrusz. That were a very late start. I am hoping for short internode lengths. With that in mind I have drawn up the planned border as shown in next... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338388 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338388 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:22:15 GMT 06/05/2023 - with photo I am going to have to tweak the irrigation settings. This sand-silt-compost mixture is still very porous with parts that seem hydrophobic. It seems to me like watering in an indoor soil pot. It is ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338386 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338386 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:41:16 GMT 06/05/2023 - with photo 2023 garden update..early soil heating cable issues has put me a bit behind where I want to be but I am still way ahead of pb year. There are enough plants in the garden to qualify for master gardner... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338385 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=338385 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:35:40 GMT 05/10/2023 - with photo 2147 Marshall. It was first to sprout and now it wants to be first to grow a pumpkin. Female blossoms at 3 inches and at 5 inches. Anyone have any pollen? http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337711 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337711 Wed, 10 May 2023 18:10:37 GMT 05/08/2023 - with photo Plants went into the garden yesterday. It took me a bit longer than expected with the soil heating cables. Today hoop houses go up. Thunderstorms predicted for tonight. I am 3 weeks ahead of my pb... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337673 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337673 Mon, 08 May 2023 08:51:00 GMT 05/04/2023 - with photo After 20 days in pots, tomorrow is the big day for the plants to be in the ground.I have 10 days off from work to concentrate on giant vegetables. I should be in a better position at this time of year... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337570 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337570 Thu, 04 May 2023 18:59:28 GMT 04/28/2023 - with photo Two weeks after soaking the seeds, the plants are not responding well to my indoor attention. I have what looks likes to be Nitrogen deficiency on some, potassium deficiency on others, and possible ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337413 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337413 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:48:01 GMT 04/27/2023 - with photo New leaders under the lights. The 2147 has dropped to 6th place after having trouble with the developement of 2nd and 3rd true leaf. The 1977 has had a quick burst to jump into the top spot. In str... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337405 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337405 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 21:24:35 GMT 04/25/2023 - with photo I am starting to grow fond of this 2183…it is showing style… http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337377 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337377 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:18:38 GMT 04/23/2023 - with photo I almost have the first electrical line to the garden done. It is live. I tested it with a burple. What could go wrong? http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337313 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337313 Sun, 23 Apr 2023 17:16:45 GMT 04/21/2023 - with photo I made it past the “watch the dirt stage” without spending too much money or maybe a just bit too much. Should have the supplies to get these plants in the ground now. These are the current pack lea... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337241 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337241 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 04:28:22 GMT 04/16/2023 - with photo I am bored. It is snowing outside..everything is white again. The 2147 sent out a tap root into the paper towel in less than 24 hours from initial soak. The other 6 AG’s were about 12 hours behind ... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337136 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337136 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:46:40 GMT 04/16/2023 - with photo More bushel gourd seeds. 370 English, 363.3 Barron and 347 Ansems. They look like different species. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337120 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337120 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:44:16 GMT 04/16/2023 - with photo Posting for the discussion of fake seeds on the Bushel Gourd board. http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337118 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337118 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 11:27:03 GMT 04/14/2023 - with photo The 2023 grow season has begun. This years lineup: 2147 Marshall, 1977 Rea, 2261 Schmit(x2),2350 Gienger(x2),2030 Tobeck and the 2183 Mendi. I have reserve seeds waiting to start if there is a proble... http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337068 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=337068 Fri, 14 Apr 2023 09:54:16 GMT