RE: Advice needed, esp from my neighbors

Kathie,
Generally speaking, our germination date for Napa is about 1 month from now,
the first week in May........ some here start a little earlier because of
micro-climates (the last week of April). Sixty miles east, the Sacramento
growers start their germination in late May......Mike Brock to the west in
Boonville is closer to the ocean and has to adjust his start date accordingly.
Your micro-climate in Santa Rosa is slightly different than the ones that I
mentioned......some adjustments need to be made but germination now sounds a
little early......unless you are growing for Halloween and not a weigh-off.
Ray grew a 977 and a 954 in Santa Rosa a few years ago. Its hard to second guess
that kind of experience.

George



-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net]On Behalf
Of Kathie Morgan
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 10:20 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Advice needed, esp from my neighbors


Mr Ray Barenchi plans to start my seeds in his greenhouse, just as he
did last year. He will start them today.
I'm concerned that this is early, but I'm too inexperienced to know. I
know Ray has started them earlier and earlier each year.
Should I be concerned? If so, what can I do to make up for my early
start?
Would love to hear from you Napa growers, Boonville, Sonoma County,
other North Bay growers.
Thanks!
Kathie

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