Re: newbie in Idaho
Cliff
Been so busy planting, mowing, & weeding that I haven't been able to reply
to your post on the Mallorn list. I live in Riverton WY, Elev. 5000 ft, & have been
growing AG's for 10? years. This is my first year with e-mail, this list, Don Langevins
How to Grow Giant Pumpkins II, and also my first year growing good seed as
compared to the generic shelf seed from a seed catalogue, and the inbred saved seed
that I've planted over the years. Hopefully I'll greatly exceed the 199 lb I grew a
couple of years ago.
Ron Hoffman
Riverton, WY
Cliff_Warren@amis.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> (I sent this earlier, but I don't think it went out to the list. I must
> have got on the wrong side of "majordomo". ;-))
>
> I've been on this list for a few days. What a surprise it has
> been to find this resource!
>
> This is my first year to try growing the AG. I would invite you to
> comment on the following...
>
> My strengths:
>
> Full sun, all day long, sun up to sun down
> Lots of space
> All the water I need
>
> My weaknesses:
>
> Clay soil, not nutrient rich (yet)
> High soil PH (don't know for sure, but probably higher than 7.5)
> Wind (oh, does the wind blow here!)
> Short growing season
> Cool nights
> Lack of experience
>
> Is there anyone else on this list that is in the Rocky mountain
> region? What tips can you give? I'm at about 4500 feet in
> elevation. I've noticed that most growers are in the northeast,
> south, and west coast areas.
>
> My plants were started indoors with help from a heating pad.
> Right now they are at the first and second "true leaf" stage.
> Should I be farther along at this point?
>
> This year I'll probably need to rely on commercial fertilizer. That's
> at least until I can get my soil built up. What formulation do you
> recommend?
>
> Oh well, that should be plenty enough for now.
>
> Warm regards, Cliff in Idaho
>
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