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Upper Strasburg, PA

The last time I planted anything was 2011 and 1500lbs was still a big deal. What have been some of the advances in fertilizing and watering since then?

Is there an ideal mycorrhizae blend that I need to know about?

Is there a target OM content for our soils?

Should we all just move to Switzerland?

Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks

12/13/2015 9:06:36 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Statistics show Wisconsin or Minnesota are ideal conditions for growing

12/14/2015 7:32:55 AM

Upper Strasburg, PA

Pennsylvania has produced more world records than the upper midwest; but I am curious- are many growers in Wisconsin and Minnesota using Harpin proteins? This is something I don't remember hearing about before.

12/15/2015 6:24:42 PM

Whitehall Montana

I have tried the harpin protiens the past 2 year and have mixed results.The plants age faster then normal at least in my case.The leafs really show signs of ageing at least a month and a half out from weigh off.

12/15/2015 7:13:05 PM

Upper Strasburg, PA

Thanks, Slim.

Could the early aging of plants be a result of over-application of the harpin proteins?

I was looking at the Axiom product that the Wallaces are distributing and their site advised against over-application. Is there a fine line to walk regarding harpin protein application?

12/17/2015 7:32:10 PM

Whitehall Montana

I thought I had over applied the first year,so I tried again this year using much less product and not as often.I ended up with the same results.The plant looked super healthy as usual but again in late August the leafs started drying out and went down hill quick.I did study a little about the Harpins and it does say the plants will have a shorter life

12/17/2015 7:49:04 PM

Upper Strasburg, PA

Sounds like timing might be important with the harpin proteins- maybe it's best to start applying later in the season?

It would be nice to get more input on this subject- I'm sure everybody has done their applications a little bit differently and had different results.

Thanks again, Slim.

12/17/2015 8:13:40 PM

Muddy Waters

My Root Keeper is a Great product mix of all 3 Mycorr/Trichoderma/Bacillius You get with your $95 membership at WWGG plus entry in 2 contests.Great deal. Big money saver.Not buying all 3 separately.Grew a WR long gourd 302 lb watermelon 1734 lb pumpkin 1500 squash & more in 2015

12/18/2015 8:32:40 AM

Muddy Waters

oh I forgot also it helped grow a 2145 lb kin, sorry Gene

12/18/2015 8:34:39 AM

Muddy Waters

The 2 lbs makes 200 gallons water soluble powder will inoculate several plants

12/18/2015 8:41:49 AM

Upper Strasburg, PA

Hi Bubba,
I signed up for the $95 membership a few days ago- looking forward to trying the Root Keeper product.
Thanks

12/18/2015 7:17:38 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Use green gro. Bury mix

12/18/2015 8:12:37 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

Harpin...lol no not to my knowledge

12/18/2015 8:13:48 PM

Upper Strasburg, PA

Just to be clear- I'm looking for advice from growers who do not have any financial stake in selling a product.

12/19/2015 8:39:16 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

No financial stake here.. Just good stuff made simple.. It works ask gene.. And bubba.. Or anyone who used it in Wisconsin this last year I think the weights prove a few things. Use silicates and humic and fulvic acids. Keep the plants moist not wet make sure you water consistent if you ask I will tell you. No money required

12/19/2015 11:13:41 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

I would not mess with harpin.. I would mess with hormones.. I would look into which hormones however

12/19/2015 11:15:29 AM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

I have used harpin and a host of other stuff..

12/19/2015 11:16:30 AM

Upper Strasburg, PA

Can't argue with the results out of the midwest last year.... I will look into the Green Gro and fulvic acid.
thanks, double G.

12/21/2015 6:18:21 PM

Muddy Waters

Why bury? watering is easier . I wouldnt give a product credit for what the weather did.The table will flip next year.

12/21/2015 6:46:13 PM

Muddy Waters

FYI My Root Keeper has Humic & Fulvic in it.Cant argue with World Record & GPC 1st place champion.Ask Al & Chris

12/21/2015 7:38:56 PM

Muddy Waters

Thanks Thomas For joining up.You will like the Root Keeper

12/21/2015 7:42:31 PM

Wi

I use dry products to make my tea and send it through my watering system its great and quick. But burying and getting the product right next to the root you get a lot of bang for the buck.

12/24/2015 1:06:43 PM