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Post by klorentz on Aug 17, 2009 18:29:14 GMT -5
I am already looking to 2010 for my pumpkin patch? With all the nice pumpkins out there it may take that long to decide . Just take a look at Johnny's,Baker Creek and Ohio's Holmes Seed Company. You will see what I mean.It's bad as looking for maters or peppers.I guess some may think me crazy but deciding is half the fun ;D
Kevin
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Post by flowerpower on Aug 18, 2009 6:20:09 GMT -5
I already have some varieties picked for next yr. I want to try a blue-green one like Marina di Chiogga or one of those Thai ones BC offered this yr. And some blue ones. I have had no luck with them so far. I could easily make a list of 30 pumpkins to try. But they are my favorite thing to grow.
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Post by ottawagardener on Aug 18, 2009 9:13:13 GMT -5
(I'm trying hard to avoid doing this)... wait for the cold, wait for the cold.
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Post by klorentz on Aug 19, 2009 1:20:36 GMT -5
I already have some varieties picked for next yr. I want to try a blue-green one like Marina di Chiogga or one of those Thai ones BC offered this yr. And some blue ones. I have had no luck with them so far. I could easily make a list of 30 pumpkins to try. But they are my favorite thing to grow. I heard that! I could easily do the same. One catalog I have says you can never have enough pumpkins.The fun of watching them grow is the great part. Kevin
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Post by klorentz on Aug 19, 2009 1:21:44 GMT -5
Well I do have a partial list rolling around in my head . Thanks to a tip from a friend earlier this year I have another place to look at for some good pumpkins . Trouble is that makes it harder to decide. I am getting the list narrowed down however. with pumpkins because of the growth habit I need to cut my choices down more than say maters. I want to have two good Jack-o-lanterns ,two giants and two pie pumpkins. If I had more room it would be easier but at least there lots of good ones out there.
Kevin
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Post by Penny on Aug 20, 2009 5:48:13 GMT -5
(I'm trying hard to avoid doing this)... wait for the cold, wait for the cold. But its so hard, isnt it Telsing
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Post by grungy on Aug 20, 2009 7:17:11 GMT -5
Only 2010, cheech, people you are pikers. Now if you had said 2110, I would say you have kind of caught up in the planning department with me. So many varieties - so little time. <sigh>
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Post by mnjrutherford on Aug 20, 2009 11:39:39 GMT -5
I ain't talkin' ta none of y'all till I get rid of the darn borers! ::stomps off to a corner to pout::
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Post by ottawagardener on Aug 20, 2009 16:49:02 GMT -5
I've never encountered borer but is it true that the solid stem ones like butternut prevent it?
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Post by mnjrutherford on Aug 20, 2009 19:40:14 GMT -5
I have no idea Telsing! I've never heard anything about it till now. I also had a suggestion to plant a ring of garlic around my squishes next year. I'm gonna for sure try that! Isn't butternut a winter squash versus a pumpkin though? I've never really eaten or used winter squash. Maybe I should reconsider?
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Post by grungy on Aug 20, 2009 22:46:48 GMT -5
Jo, we don't have borers, either but I have heard that the butternut family is much more resistant to infestation. Man you got to try the winter squashes. You also can harvest them earlier and replace your summer squashes with the immature fruits.
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Post by silverseeds on Aug 20, 2009 23:18:14 GMT -5
klorentz I have plans for things that I will be doing over many years. Much will be added, and taken off his list likely. To be honest I always buy my seeds early. In fact when I first showed up at idig then here, I was buying the bulk of next years seed. After trades this year I will likely buy a few more. I just found a long keeping tomatoe, that has the potential to be eaten fresh into april!!!! I guess it isnt the best tasting, but I am sure atleast as good as what the store has.
So yeah I CAN believe your planning next years patch, lol.
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Post by klorentz on Aug 21, 2009 2:23:07 GMT -5
part of my list of pumpkins include,
Giants
Atlantic Giant
Big Moon
Jack-O-Lanterns are harder to choose cuz there are so many.
Howden's Biggie
Wolf?
Racer?
Old Zeb's?
Mr. Wrinkles?
Kentucky Cornfield? (Any info on this one?)
Pie
Winter Luxury
New England Pie
Kevin
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Post by flowerpower on Aug 21, 2009 5:13:56 GMT -5
Butternuts have better resistance to SVB. I never see them here. But you should be layering any squash vines as they grow. Let more roots develop along the vine. If you get borers in one section, you may be able to save the rest of the vine.
You can really use any winter squash for "pumpkin pie". They are just as sweet.
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Post by klorentz on Aug 21, 2009 5:43:43 GMT -5
You can really use any winter squash for "pumpkin pie". They are just as sweet. I know.It is kind of a tradition with me to have pie pumpkins. Kevin
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