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Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

Thought this could be an interesting thread..... What are some of the things you are doing new in the patch this year, something you have never done before. Me:

- watering from a 275 gallon container. This way I can mix my ferts and drench program to the exact gallon

- not cut off so many tendrils as my thinking is that cutting them off may bring on more disease pressure.

- bury everything to promote a more vigorous root structure

Ray

6/6/2013 5:07:46 PM

Sourthern Utah

setting up a watering time thats more benefically fer plant ,, keeping better notes,, adjusting time frame so misting and watering are better in heat.. changing pruning technique,, need a more ,, defined plant, ,,

6/6/2013 7:00:47 PM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Total automatic watering system. Automatic foliage spraying. Better records. More worm castings.

6/6/2013 7:10:20 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Different vine maintanance and different patterns. Better weed maintanance.

6/6/2013 10:12:19 PM

Michigan,up North

same here difernt vine pattern,biger plant,also not cuting the main vien off after the pumpkin.

6/6/2013 10:48:31 PM

Deerfield, Michigan

More water this year. Better water system and Stihl Backpak sprayer. Try to keep better notes.

6/6/2013 10:49:40 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Bio Nutrients, MicroTech CT, and Rootshield added into the mix.

6/6/2013 11:53:14 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Companion, Kodiak and Actinovate when its suppose to be used,,,, not just once or twice a season.


And a watering system half as good as PatchMasters ;)

6/7/2013 12:31:29 AM

Petaluma,CA

Upgraded greenhouse timer for misting.

Adjusting my irrigation water pH from 9.7 to 6.8

6/7/2013 12:54:53 AM

Rhode Island

since we are not growing this year we are taking advantage of a soil building/disease prevention type multi cover crop program.here is what we are doing ----

1. last fall planted winter rye.
2. this apring early on tilled under rye.
3. planted mustard grass - then mowed /tilled under two weeks ago.
4. after resting soilk for three weeks planting sudan grass and sun hemp.
5. this fall cut and till under the sudan @ sun hemp
6. back again with winter rye.

rti myco and additional growth products will be addeded starting with the sudan/sun hemp application.then again with the winter rye so we build up the soil activity before next spring.

pap

6/7/2013 6:41:07 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

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6/7/2013 10:33:54 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Have made a commitment to help a new grower in my area get off to a good start.

6/7/2013 2:04:34 PM

Glosta

i'm feeding the local wildlife with my plants

6/7/2013 2:59:55 PM

Mass

Ignoring it! its too much work!! LOL

6/7/2013 7:02:54 PM

Cameron

Trying not to break the tips on all our main vines. Seems to be working so far.

Jane & Phil

6/8/2013 7:59:54 AM

Piqua, Ohio

screenhouse

6/8/2013 9:19:29 AM

Muddy Waters

Feeding Water soluble mycorr to a cover crop.

6/8/2013 9:18:00 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Keep us posted on how you make out with the sun hemp Pap. I read those big buds are loaded with Nitrogen.

6/10/2013 9:35:54 AM