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Cottage Grove, MN

As you may have heard from others in my area, we had a late start here, 3-4 weeks behind. Do you think it is better to go with beachball keepers at 8-10 feet on the main, or softballs at 12-14 feet? I'm thinking of keeping a couple insurance policies, but focusing on the beachballs. Weighoff is in the end of Sept. Thoughts?

7/25/2008 9:54:50 PM

Nh

i woould keep the one 8-10ft out. its disserves a chance

7/25/2008 11:38:15 PM

Cottage Grove, MN

Thanks roofer. As far as the other thread, let's put that to bed if ok by you...

7/26/2008 12:11:22 AM

Cincinnati,OH

Last year I had a pumpkin that taped 900lbs on day 60.
it went on to be 1048lbs. So 60 days from pollination gave me about 90% of the final weight. I think I would go with the beachballs.

7/26/2008 11:18:57 AM

Cottage Grove, MN

Kept the beachballs, culled most of everything else. Let the ride begin, I'm not doing this next year (I say that every year)...

7/26/2008 3:11:44 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Bob,
You have two beachballs on one plant now? That's decent. Are you going to narrow down to one soon? I'm happy to have one softball so far lol.

7/27/2008 1:55:38 AM

Cottage Grove, MN

Yeah, I'm taking the bigger sets close in, done hoping for better sets out farther. Two plants, one on each, I'm done for now except the ride. Good luck Doug! See you at Stillwater in a few months? Missed you last year. I'm out of here for a week now, fed 'em, sheets, bye bye....

7/27/2008 11:00:01 AM

Minnesota

What are you growing this year bjx2, 555 Janicek?

7/27/2008 12:29:59 PM

Cottage Grove, MN

How'd you guess Richard? Big, round, ribbed, and orange. Going for the Dill again in Howard's memory. How's that fish working for ya? Hopefully I'll bring some home.

7/27/2008 12:59:08 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

Bob,
Not sure if I'll get to Stillwater this year, or not. We'll see how things work out. If I do go, you might have competition for that Dill Award, as the 603.5 Mullers I'm growing throw great color.
Enjoy your vacation...if that's where your going.

7/27/2008 2:18:11 PM