Re: Late Start
- Subject: Re: Late Start
- From: b*
- Date: Wed, 21 Jul 1999 20:53:32 -0800
>This is my first year growing AGs and I must have had a slow start. My
>first pollination was about two weeks ago and it has stopped growing at
>10". My next pollination did not occur until about 4 days ago. From
>looking at the buds on my three plants, it looks like I will be
>pollinating once every second or third day for the next two weeks.
>
>Now, I know that plodding wins the race but I think that I'm a little
>far behind to provide any competition for anyone.
>
>What are my chances of producing anything decent at this stage? I still
>hear people talk about starting a new plant... are they being serious?
>
>What I would really love to hear are any stories about late-blooming
>giants or underdog gourds that triumphed. I need some encouragement.
>
............................................................................
Randy,
If the stats are correct L.Mettler pollinated his 974.........july
23........as far as starting seeds now it would strictly be for
fun............competitively ,,, doesn't have a
chance..............generally planting now is to ease the pain of having
extreme bad luck..... and you just want something to be in the
game.........or desparate to make a certain cross...........not your
norm......MB
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