Re: NEW South African grower
Greetings, we have friends in za. That is certainly a good book for you to
buy! go for it.
Chris
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From: Piet Coetzee <coetzee10@hotmail.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net <pumpkins@hort.net>
Date: 02 April 2002 11:11
Subject: NEW South African grower
>Hi, my name is Piet Coetzee and I’m new on the list. I’m from Stellenbosch,
>South Africa and in the process of preparing for this year’s growing
>seasons. This would be my second time growing these giants. Since I’m quite
>a novice in this sport I would like to get hold of some info as a
guideline.
>I heard about a book called:
>
>‘How-to-Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins II: Sequel to the Classic Book on
>Growing Giant Pumpkins by Don Langevin’
>
>Is this generally a good book to buy to get you started and to use as a
>guideline?
>
>Our growing season starts towards the end of the year (October). Should one
>start preparing the planting spot and surroundings as early as 6 months
>beforehand? What should one do? – Or must I wait till a month before
>planting and start preparing the soil with well-decomposed manure and
>compost?
>
>Regards
>
>Piet Coetzee
>
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