Re: San Jose Report
John,
I would like to join your "San Jose Urban Growers Coalition, small yard
division" club. I too am in Fremont with a small growing area. As of today (32nd
day after pollination) my largest one measure 55in horizontally and 50
vertically. Can I be a VP. keep me posted on how the well things are going...
Ric
Heilmanjon@aol.com wrote:
> Hi friends,
> I am very encouraged today. I measured the largest remaining fruit on my 793
> Hester, and it came out at 60 inches. And this is the 20th day after
> polination. So statistically I have a run at an 800 + pounder. This is good
> because in trying to slide a moisture barrier under an even larger fruit a
> few days ago, I snapped it off from the vine. (I think I said something like,
> "Well, golly, will you look at that," or some words to that effect.
>
> The 681 Stellpflug, which grows a half of each day in the shade, continues to
> come along. It has four small fruit which I will hopefully watch grow to 150
> pounds or so and give the to grandchildren and friends.
>
> And that is it from the President and CEO of the San Jose Urban Growers
> Coalition, small yard division, (membership, 1, and growing).
>
> John in San Jose
>
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