Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #235
Tad: Tricky question!!! If you have five percent or more organic
content in the patch and your weed block is a good working mulch I would
say plant in the soil by using a simple hole in the ground. I would not use
the soft fluffy mix pro-mix or equal for direct seeding. I would use a
Mycorrhizae support per the whole patch. First mix a teaspoon full of
powder in the planting holes and second treat and water in the ballance of
the patch. I use Mycorrhizae from: http://www.bio-organics.com/ I would
use this product called Myco Minerals and no further fertilizer for field
pumpkins.
....Secondly I would leave the soaker hoses and mulch in place. I would
apply Black Strap Molasses, 4 ounces in two gallons of water as a biological
starter to get your bacteria fat and sassy. Apply twice three weeks ahead
of direct seeding about ten days apart. During the season continue the
Molasses at the rate of one ounce per gallon of water as a foliar spray. do
this to wet the plants in the AM once a week to the point of some run off.
That is all I would do keeping Neem Oil with two tablespoons of Baking Soda
added per gallon of spray mix. I prefer to not use harsh chemicals unless
it appears there is no other choice.
....I would plant AG's in a gallon size ice cream container using pro-mix or
equal. Be sure the pro-mix is just barely damp. Using 220 grit sandpaper
sand the sides and top untill you see a little gray line begining to appear.
Soak seed for two or three hours in H2O2 and water mixed 50/50. This will
jump start your seed and provide a natural fungicide. Slide them into the
pot at a 45 degree angle. They will emerge when germinated at 80 degrees
within three to five days. Remove from germination box and get to bright
window or grow lights. The first true leaf will show in another three to
five days. Immediately at this point get them out and in the patch under a
plastic tent if frost is an issue. I am sending some reading materal by
attachment. Don't know if this will work. If not send me an E direct. My
diary under the name of docgipe on BigPumpkin.com shows all the steps
including the making of the ice cream gallon pot.
>
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tad Miller" <tmiller@gschq.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>; <pumpkins-digest@hort.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 3:44 PM
Subject: RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #235
> Tad with the Cub Scouts again.
>
> Just a few questions.
>
> We are growing conn. field pumpkins for our fundraising pumpkin patch.
> Do we have to roto till the area before planting? Or can I dig holes
>
> We are using soaker hoases and weed block. These were put in place last
> year. My real question is should we pull it up (the chips, weed block
> and soaker hoses) to roto till?
>
> Also for the AG pumpkins, when should I start the seeds indoors? I
> bought a seed starter set with the heating pad.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tad
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pumpkins DIGEST [p*@hort.net]
> Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 1:01 AM
> To: pumpkins-digest@hort.net
> Subject: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #235
>
>
> pumpkins DIGEST Saturday, February 19 2005 Volume 01 : Number
> 235
>
>
>
> In this issue:
>
> What?
> Re: What?
> Thanks
> Re: What?
> Re: Thanks
> Chat
> Re: Chat
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 13:28:59 EST
> From: Lubadub@aol.com
> Subject: What?
>
> In a message dated 2/18/2005 4:03:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> pumpkins-owner@hort.net writes:
>
> charles
> big zac is hybrid which means that the parents of big zac
> are not big zac . But two different tomato
> vareities. there is no generic big zac only big zac. gentics in
> tomatoes are just like pumpkins total bull as long the
> variety is correct the genetic are good.
>
> matfox
>
> Hey Matfox:
> Could you explain this a little more clearly?
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:10:18 -0500
> From: "Dwaine Gipe" <dolldoc4@suscom.net>
> Subject: Re: What?
>
> Doc.........I have had a few conversations with this person (matfox). I
> can
> seldom get clear information from him. I do not talk to him anymore
> unless
> he addresses me on the chat line at BP. He attends our weigh off usually
> under the weather and smelling of booze. Barff...so that's my take on
> him.
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: <Lubadub@aol.com>
> To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 1:28 PM
> Subject: What?
>
>
> > In a message dated 2/18/2005 4:03:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > pumpkins-owner@hort.net writes:
> >
> > charles
> > big zac is hybrid which means that the parents of big zac
> > are not big zac . But two different tomato
> > vareities. there is no generic big zac only big zac. gentics in
> > tomatoes are just like pumpkins total bull as long the
> > variety is correct the genetic are good.
> >
> > matfox
> >
> > Hey Matfox:
> > Could you explain this a little more clearly?
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 15:58:14 -0500
> From: "Tom" <t.privitera@verizon.net>
> Subject: Thanks
>
> I want to thank everyone who Donated seeds for the program at Sprout
> Creek
> Farms! Please forgive me if I didn't send out a personal email, I tried
> to
> respond to everyone.
> I delivered the seeds today and they were really excited!
> Thanks!
> Tom
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 14:56:55 -0800
> From: "kathie morgan" <fishrap@earthlink.net>
> Subject: Re: What?
>
> Marv,
> I believe I can clarify Mat's post:
>
> Izzit something that I did?
> Big Zac is a hybrid.
>
> What a rascally bother!
> Big Zac's not its father,
> I must look for another...
> As I did for its mother.
>
> A pang of anxiety
> Over hybrid variety
> In pumpkins, tomatoes,
> Eggplants and potatoes
> Cilantro, turmeric -
> Not a one is generic!
>
> An anxious attack...
> Big zack is Big zack
> So send me a sack
> Size is something I lack
> And would like in my seeds
> As my likes become needs.
>
> In tomatoes genetic
> Concerns are frenetic.
> Evidence anecdotal
> Says the bull jive is total.
> Mat Fox says it's bull
> And he learned that in school.
>
> He couldn't be more direct
> If his variety were correct
> Behave as you should
> And your genes should be good.
> - --
>
>
> - ----------
> >From: Lubadub@aol.com
> >To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> >Subject: What?
> >Date: Fri, Feb 18, 2005, 10:28 AM
> >
>
> > In a message dated 2/18/2005 4:03:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> > pumpkins-owner@hort.net writes:
> >
> > charles
> > big zac is hybrid which means that the parents of big zac
> > are not big zac . But two different tomato
> > vareities. there is no generic big zac only big zac. gentics in
> > tomatoes are just like pumpkins total bull as long the
> > variety is correct the genetic are good.
> >
> > matfox
> >
> > Hey Matfox:
> > Could you explain this a little more clearly?
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 18:43:47 -0500
> From: "Dwaine Gipe" <dolldoc4@suscom.net>
> Subject: Re: Thanks
>
> Tom, Funny but I don't recall this great act of civility. On the other
> hand
> I sometimes do stuff like that without to much thought. Bottom line
> is........I have just grubbed out my collection which includes a bunch
> of
> Golden Oldies. They are now in the toast 'em and roast 'em category.
> Need
> more? Holler quick and as they say, "send your address and leave the
> light
> on".
> And thanks for your kind appreciation. Wish more folks took a minute to
> occasionally be so nice.
> Dwaine Gipe
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom" <t.privitera@verizon.net>
> To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 3:58 PM
> Subject: Thanks
>
>
> > I want to thank everyone who Donated seeds for the program at Sprout
> Creek
> > Farms! Please forgive me if I didn't send out a personal email, I
> tried to
> > respond to everyone.
> > I delivered the seeds today and they were really excited!
> > Thanks!
> > Tom
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 19:17:13 -0500
> From: "Doug Adams" <onedude@bellsouth.net>
> Subject: Chat
>
> How about meeting us in watermelon chat tonight at 8 pm.
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bigwatermelons/
>
> Doug Adams
> Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2005 21:00:08 -0500
> From: "Dwaine Gipe" <dolldoc4@suscom.net>
> Subject: Re: Chat
>
> Doug, I was not registered. I registered but have not gotten the E
> yet.
> Dwaine Gipe, docgipe
> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Doug Adams" <onedude@bellsouth.net>
> To: "Pumpkins list" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 7:17 PM
> Subject: Chat
>
>
> > How about meeting us in watermelon chat tonight at 8 pm.
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bigwatermelons/
> >
> > Doug Adams
> End of pumpkins DIGEST V1 #235
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