Re: many questions
Steve
If you can make it to Noblesville on Sunday May 4 the
IPGA and its members can help you out with all your
questions.
I will also make sure that you get some better seeds for
you adventure in growing giant pumpkins.
John
> In a message dated 4/13/2003 10:24:29 AM Eastern Daylight
> Time, stevekim@indy.net writes:
>
>
> > Hello all
> >
> > This is my first year trying to grow a big pumpkin. I
> > just did a quick scan thru the archives and have some
> > questions about fertilizer and other things. Where can I
> > find a high potassium fertilizer and what brands of
> fertilizer does everyone use out there. Im just going to
> > use some Dills Atlantic giant seed from gurneys what
> > should I expect from these?. I have plants started in
> > the basement about 10 inches long already, they are
> > going on the porch today to start hardening off My soil
> is pretty good already but im still adding extra peat and
> > some rotted manure to help it out even more. What does
> > everyone use for weed control also what does everyone
> > use for bug control? I have a terrible time with
> cucumber beetles in the spring and squash bugs in the
> > fall. Is anyone on this list from Indiana?? Im from
> > Anderson. Any suggestions for a beginner will be
> > greatly appreciated.
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Steve Hatfield
> >
> >
> Boy, I really wanna sign these comments at the end with
> the name McCoy but Im sure you're REALLY tired of that.
> Anyway....Sevin is best for Cucumber beetles, you have to
> get the squashbugs when they are young with an
> insecticide or you'll have to pick'm off by hand. They're
> tough. Some swear by bug-b-gon for those critters.
> Unfortunately, the general consensus is to pull weeds by
> hand or hoe...verdict isnt in on weedkillers and thier
> effect on giant pumpkins yet.
> Dont expect much from the "shelf seed". Depending upon
> your "target date for fruit completion", you may be a bit
> too early. A may first start for October pkns is more
> appropriate.(this will give you time to request free seeds
> from growers here or time to go to Bigpumpkins.com and
> get free seeds from there...or buy from P+Pseeds.com,'s
> premium seed or Howarddill.com's premium seed.....hint
> hint....much better than shelf seed).
> There's a Indiana grower over there named Tomboy,
> Beachman, or Beachboy, or something like that...oh,
> yeah---BEACHY, thats it.....he grew A FEW over 800 last
> year and one that was 1097lbs who has AWESOME
> crosses....he should reply to this email (im sure of
> it...lol)...he should be able to guide you as to local
> conditions and timing. Do what he says...he's very
> successful. Good luck.....G. McCoy (sorry)
>
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