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South of Buffalo

Had a bad thunderstorm last night with high winds rain and bad hail. Both plants are destroyed, not just hail holes in the leaves the mains are shredded/exploded (posted pics in my diary this morning, jeffp). Huge amount of rain, the soil is like pea soup, I've never seen it like this. Don't know where to start cleaning.
Its a shame i really wanted to see if the 832 would be as pretty as its mother.

I did plant a little 692 seedling at the opposite end of the patch on 5-26 with 1 true leaf as i didn't trust the 692 I was growing. The little guy is in the cold frame so it was protected and very happy. I figure if I push it I'll have a pollination around july 10 which isnt too terrible.

6/3/2020 9:05:22 AM

Central NY

Dang it... sorry to hear that Jeff

6/3/2020 9:38:49 AM

East Sussex, UK

Really sorry to see that Jeff. They look terrible. I've got 2 of your 692s growing and 2 of the 1462s (although the wind snapped the main on one of them).

6/3/2020 11:17:08 AM

South of Buffalo

Lots to clean in the yard, the trees and flowers took a beating but are ok. Vegetables are 80% ok.

I do have the little 692 going and i figure about 40-45 days from in the ground to pollination.

6/3/2020 11:34:06 AM

Colorado

Sorry Boss,we get a lot of that in our area. It really sucks.

6/3/2020 12:27:26 PM

Ontario

That’s heartbreaking Jeff sorry for you Fella

6/3/2020 9:33:58 PM

Central Illinois

Sorry about your bad luck

6/4/2020 6:33:08 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Don't pull them...Give them a week and see what you have. We had a storm like this in 2005. That stripped and damaged the main. The plants went into a huge growth period, and rebounded.

6/4/2020 6:57:30 AM

South of Buffalo

Thank you all for your condolences!
The 692 is shot, it already had issues and the main was busted again but the 832 which was 100% healthy sort of resembles a plant this morning. Its main was damaged but a secondary before that damage is in just the right spot to carry on. Ill give that one some time as it will take a week for this to dry out.

6/4/2020 8:39:49 AM

Lakewood, WA

Go 832 Go!

6/4/2020 12:04:59 PM

South of Buffalo

I received several generous offers from fellow WNY growers. Andy Wolf provided me with a 191 Kapelari FP and Jim Block gave me a 1904 steil plant right out of his patch, pics are in my diary. Thanks guys.

6/7/2020 10:33:31 AM

Burt NY

Jeff , Mother Nature does not hate you , It was just your turn

Paul

6/7/2020 2:37:30 PM

South of Buffalo

Hey Paul, I suppose your right she catches up with everyone.

6/7/2020 6:54:51 PM

Buffalo, New York

Sorry to hear Jeff. Those storms that night were terrible....my dad had the golf ball size hail also on grand island.

Good Luck !!

6/15/2020 5:04:30 PM

Syracuse, NY

now i'm in a drought! eg

6/17/2020 3:47:02 AM

South of Buffalo

Hey Jeremy! I was out to Karls last week and he said you stopped over...are you getting that itch to grow again? Glad to hear your well!

6/18/2020 8:57:06 AM

Buffalo, New York

Thank Jeff, doing very well here.

Almost time again to stop and see the old man in Clarence center.

As far as growing again...maybe once you join the 1600 # club 😏.

6/25/2020 10:33:31 AM