Re: South African Pumpkin Growers
- To: b*@sprintlink.co.za, p*@athenet.net
- Subject: Re: South African Pumpkin Growers
- From: G*@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 6 Nov 1997 19:36:18 -0500 (EST)
In a message dated 97-11-06 16:39:45 EST, bellevue@sprintlink.co.za writes:
<< Subj: South African Pumpkin Growers
Date: 97-11-06 16:39:45 EST
From: bellevue@sprintlink.co.za (Jan Jooste)
To: pumpkins@athenet.net
I am one of the few South African Giant Pumpkin Growers. I have start
preparing the soil of our pumpkin patch. The way I prepare is a bit
different than the usual. We had a slight problem here. The soil is very
poor, and I decided to dig 4 feet deep holes, about 10 feet by 10 feet. I
then started filling the hole with some compost, some good soil and monure
and mixing some ferteliser in. I water the patch each day, for the
ferteliser to disolve and for the nutriets to break up into the soil. I am
now ready to plant the seeds, but only one problem, I'm still waiting for
the seeds to arive in the post.
I 'll try to keep everyone updated on how everything is doing. By the way,
does anyone know what the South African record is??
Jan Jooste
http://www-ct.sprintlink.co.za/~bellevue/javelin/index.html
>>
Most of the seeds in North America are still drying and wont be ready for a
few more weeks.
George
