RE: Winter on the thread.
I disagree we grow friendships here also
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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of Lubadub@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 9:03 AM
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Subject: Winter on the thread.
Time was when most of the posts on this thread were about how to grow a
big
pumpkin, how to get seeds, understand genetics, pruning, soil amendment,
how
to interprete your soil analysis, handling critters, fertilizers, bug
killers, how to deal with fungi, rototilling, organic additions to the
soil,
weather protection, making pumpkin measurements, how to transport a big
pumpkin, watering (how much and how to), mulching, composting,
germinating
seeds, Dill rings, stem rot etc, etc. There was an occasional
disagreement.
Some occasional bashing. An occasional personal post. But now it seems
we
have an inordinate amount of personal messages that could be sent
directly
rather than on the thread. We have far too many apologies. More personal
comments than are needed. I know it is winter in North America. Winter
is
only really taking hold. We have a good ways to go before we see Spring.
I
feel that if you don't have something to say that is not about pumpkins
then
nothing should be said at all. I don't want to have to read through a
bunch
of posts that don't relate to getting a bigger pumpkin. Does anyone
agree
with me? If so, say nothing as you will just be cluttering up the board
with
stuff that isn't about pumpkins. Also I don't want to hear complaints
about
my doing exactly what I am complaining about. With that in mind, here is
the
big pumpkin advice. Get seeds that have the best genetics and a history
of
producing. Improve your soil until it is perfect. Fight plant disease
and
critters. Prune properly. Protect your stem. (Especially important to
male
growers and maybe females as well.) Give your plants just enough water.
Control the weather. Pray.
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