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Bristol R.I. USA

I know this post may ruffle a few feathers but i've posted it before...the topic i'll mention is secrets. People claim that there are growers out there that have a bunch of tricks and secrets. Its funny because those heavy hitters usually spend a ton of time in their patches weeding watering fertilizing and inspecting. I guess thats one of the secrets out there. Most big growers will share any new tricks they've come up with. my question is whats your secret???

7/26/2012 6:12:09 AM

Nova Scotia

that's the secret! lol

7/26/2012 6:19:01 AM

Glosta

Uncle Sam won't let me tell.

7/26/2012 7:06:09 AM

Johnston, R.I.

I have no secrets. Just skeletons in the closet..

7/26/2012 7:27:48 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

I have a winning formula, hard work, live in the patch buy the best product.

7/26/2012 7:54:14 AM

Corbin, KY

possum manure

7/26/2012 9:33:41 AM

Rhode Island

biggest secret going kenny------------E X P E R I E N C E
you can spend all the money in the world, grow the best seeds,know the finest growers however, without gaining experience,the highs and lows of the hobby etc,you will never achieve your maximum potential.your pumpkins wont either.

thats our secret.
pap

7/26/2012 9:54:50 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

PapZ's SO right...every year it seemZ a new challenge presentZ it self...if it isnt weather, its bugZ, get the bugZ inline, then itZ wabbitZ, the elkZ, then heat...next it will be metoriteZ... secret iZ never give up trying...their iZ alwayZ next year, or something that can be improved for the next grow.....Experience in knowing whatZ coming, and whatZ to be expected NEXT....

7/26/2012 9:59:15 AM

Mass

As well as Experience, acquire as much knowledge as possible from everyones tried and true methods and apply it to my own growing. Even if it is one litle thing from one person. There is a wealth of knowledge out there already, you just have to go find it and know how to use it. EDUCATION!!

7/26/2012 11:10:29 AM

Colorado

great plant husbandry goes a long way

7/26/2012 12:58:03 PM

[email protected]

Best advice ever Pap.

7/26/2012 1:00:41 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

I think Pap just gave us the best most sought after secret.....i lost a good pumpkin last year but the knowledge I got from growing that thing was priceless. I still have way more to learn but hope not to lose more pumpkins to have to learn it.

7/26/2012 1:15:02 PM

Omaha, Ne.

My secret Is a lot of work, and not in the patch. More hours at work keeps me out of the patch. I'm my own worse enemy. lol.

7/26/2012 6:13:10 PM

North Smithfield, RI

Huge hailstorm last week = no secret .

7/27/2012 3:41:28 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

My secret is learning from my previous years mistakes. :-)

7/28/2012 2:18:19 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

well you must have the next WR going in your patch this year Chris :) ahahaa

7/28/2012 3:26:53 PM

43.841677 , -79.086692

Was that a friendly shot Carl, because friendly shots I can handle.
As far as a WR in my patch, not likely but I do have 6 plants, 6 fruit. All growing. Some better than others. :-)

7/28/2012 6:56:13 PM

nOVA sCOTIA

just testing your sence of humour Chris..and i guess you do have thick skin lol.

7/28/2012 8:22:39 PM

The bottom of New Jersey

Taking notes is huge for me. I don't always remember every mistake I made and the changes I want to make for next year, but when I write them down I can stare at them all winter.

7/29/2012 7:42:13 AM