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Click on a thumbnail picture below to see the full size version. 13 Entries.
Friday, April 4 View Page
I break my patch up into 3rds and till as plant goes that way amendments aren't washing away waiting on plant to get there.
 
Friday, April 4 View Page
Here are some mini greenhouses my buddy and I came up with.
 
Friday, April 4 View Page
Another view of greenhouses
 
Friday, April 4 View Page
Here is the new drip tape system for this year. Plan is to layout it out as plant grows.
 
Friday, April 4 View Page
Heating cable layout in a 5' x 4'x 1' hole. Wishing this photo rotation thing would get worked out. Sometimes forget to rotate phone when shooting pictures. Sorry.
 
Friday, April 4 View Page
Here are the mini greenhouses setup and ready to roll.
 
Friday, April 4 View Page
Here is a picture showing the wind fences between plants and my shade structure with steel cables. Going to try and keep this thing up to date this year. You can also follow along with my season on Facebook and Instagram. Follow along at Moody's Giant Pumpkins!
 
Saturday, April 19 View Page
So seeds were started April 9th using paper towel method. Here is DAS 6 (Days after Soak) for the 2 2447.1 Cutrupi's.
 
Saturday, April 19 View Page
Here are the 2 2560 Gienger's and 2 2465.5 Sperry's on DAS 6.
 
Saturday, April 19 View Page
I started some backups / Pollinator's that will go in 25 Gallon pots. 2419 Jacobus, 2471 Noel, and 1361 Friermood.
 
Saturday, April 19 View Page
Here are the Sperry's and Gienger's on DAS 10. Plants will go in the ground on Monday.
 
Saturday, April 19 View Page
Here are the 2 2447.1 Cutrupi's on DAS 10.
 
Saturday, April 19 View Page
Here is my grow tent setup. Have lights on timer (16 on and 8 off). Have BNlink thermostats for my fan, and just using a old style incandescent 100W light bulb for heat. I ended up by a cheep dehumidifier to control the humidity. Trying to dial in the VPD. Been trying to keep it around 1.
 

 

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