Re: it's over

Hi Eddie

Have lived in Waco most of my life, recognize the Markovitz name but don't
know him.  Hope your plant does well!!  Know you're fighting the same (or
similar) weather patterns.  EL NINIO--seems like the logical thing to blame.

Lew
-----Original Message-----
From: Eddie Howard <esardog1@airmail.net>
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998 8:01 AM
Subject: Re: it's over


>Sorry about your luck,  I too am a newbie.  Lots to learn.  My first plant
is
>just dormant -- all green and looks healthy but just not going anywhere.
Just
>sprouted a new plant and will put it in the ground tomorrow.
>
>Eddie Howard
>San Angelo
>
>P.S.  Do you know Jim Markovitz -- He's my father in law. (Long time Waco
>Insurance agent retired)
>
>Lew Best wrote:
>
>> I've been mostly a "lurker" to the list for a couple of months, but,
thanks
>> to Barb, was able to try AG for the first time this year.  Didn't even
know
>> that they existed until mid May!
>>
>> Soaked 2 seed in paper towels in early June, got one plant started, but
by
>> then our temps were well above normal.  In Central Texas we're normally
in
>> the mid 90's by now, but I can't remember a day recently below 100.  No
rain
>> since I can't remember when.
>>
>> Couple of days ago the plant went totally brown.  I think it was the day
we
>> hit 109!!
>>
>> I have 2 more seed frozen, will try again next year, starting in mid
March
>> (our normal planting time) before the heat gets so intense and hopefully,
we
>> have some spring rain that never materialized this year.
>>
>> I'm saving all of the posts for the good info I'll need next year.  Best
of
>> luck to all, I'll continue to monitor the list!!
>>
>> Lew Best
>> Waco, Tx
>>
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