Re: checkon 815 in trouble !!!!!!!!!
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- Subject: Re: checkon 815 in trouble !!!!!!!!!
- From: r*@mindless.com
- Date: Fri, 4 Aug 2000 15:47:52 -0400 (EDT)
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---- you wrote:
> In a message dated 8/4/00 2:05:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> rxpert@mindless.com writes:
>
> << This Checkon 815 reached 100 lbs in 20 days and then just stoped like the
> other one on the same plant. The Plant is in great shape..... Cant
> understand what has happened... very disapointed.....Can any one offer
> possible expalnation for this.... >>
>
> Brian:
>
> Has your weather been overcast and cool? Have there been any water or
> nutrient shortages?
>
> Also, has your plant been under heat stress? This can slow or halt growth,
> too.
>
> If your plant has proper water and nutrients, ample sunshine and warmth for
> photosynthesis and your plant is pest free and in good shape, all you can do
> is watch and wait.
>
> Try not to put too much emphasis on daily measurements. They can make you
> panic when there is no need. Tomorrow you may measure and find 3 inches
> growth in circ.
>
> Best of luck.
>
> Barb
> It has been rainey... lots of rain... no dryness or excessive heat... Its not a daily measurment that has me worried... Has anyone had one stop for 4 days then pick back up again ????
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