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Dr Linderman's presentation at Niagara Falls is by far the best thing to happen for giant pumpkin grows at large in a long time. I mentioned that to him and thanked him for his sincere interest in our cause. Listen and do. There are sometimes when a look back can help you find your footing in the future. This is from the World Pumpkin Confederation Newsletter Volume 6 Number 2 September 1989:
THE MYSTERIOUS "RHIZOSPHERE" Washington (AP) -- The Earth's thin layer where plant roots seek water and nourishment is a world as mysterious as the distant planets, says Agricultural Department plant genetic est Richard W Zobel. It is this layer, or rhizosphere, that determines what kind of crops can be grown, if any, and where so many of the Earth's people can live well. Zobel said that the rhizosphere is a teeming world of minerals, gases, water and life forms - insects, earthworms, a host of microscopic nematode worms, a host of microorganisms, living and dead - plant roots and the chemicals they exclude. "I'd say our knowledge of the area sin inches to two feet below the soil's surface is comparable to our knowledge of outer space right now." Zobel works for the department's Agricultural Research Service at its Ithaca laboratory. Buffalo News - June 11, 1989 WPC Editor's Note: How true it is! Let's dig deeper!

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Ray Waterman

3/9/2008 11:10:04 PM

Pocatello ([email protected])

Did anyone videotape this? -A western growner

3/10/2008 4:50:41 PM

Ohio

yes, there was a few cameras rolling, but not sure who it was taping it Cliff.
I agree Ray, this guy knows his stuff with out a doubt, and from what I was hearing at the convention the Doc has changed a lot of growers minds, including the old veteran heavy hitters at how they grow pumpkins.

3/10/2008 5:19:27 PM

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Eric Gerry video taped it.

3/11/2008 12:13:10 AM