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Ohio

i was wondering what your soil was like. Do you put a lot of compost or any or amendments?. Have a new patch for next year, wanting to start off on the right foot.

Thank you
Danny Reeb

11/3/2010 5:19:21 PM

sevierville, Tn

Where i plant its a clay soil that is now a nice loam due to compost,manure additions. I add lime & gypsom to bring the PH to 6.8 ish. Sand helps if your drainage is bad.

11/3/2010 10:14:47 PM

Lexington,IN

Now we expect you to be a little more indepth at the seminar in KY...Better get it all wrote down so you don't forget anything :)

11/3/2010 10:32:10 PM

sevierville, Tn

Just don't over do it. Too much is worse then not enough.

11/3/2010 10:34:48 PM

sevierville, Tn

I talk better & faster then I type ;)

11/3/2010 10:35:54 PM

sevierville, Tn

I'll bring pictures too !, It will be fun, Are you coming Dewight ?

11/3/2010 10:36:47 PM

Lexington,IN

Yes I am planning on attending. Maybe us melon heads could stay at the same hotel and talk/visit a little more after the seminar?? I plan on staying the night if others stick around too.

11/4/2010 12:54:41 AM

Corbin, KY

The KGPG are looking into a motel we can recommend for everyone to stay. Also will try and get discounts for growers planning to attend the melon / pumpkin seminar. More detail to come later.

11/4/2010 10:29:03 AM

Frankfort Oh

Chris any chance ,you could come to our seminar in Feb, and talk to our club ?I think i gave you an invitation ,before you became famous-looking back on the threds here-call me please if interested-740-998-2566-Rob,WE ALWAYS MAKE CHILLIE AT OUR MEETINGS -AND PROVIDE DRINKS ON THE CLUB-WOULD BE NICE -to have a watermelon speaker for a change

11/4/2010 6:21:00 PM

Ohio

Thanks Chris. The new patch may not have to much compost in it. Why do you recommend not to much compost? I will have to do a soil sample before i can adjust the ph. I do always add gypsom to loosen the soil up, plus for the calcium.

i hope to get to the meeting in Ky. I hope i have a chance to talk to you. So many questions. lol

11/4/2010 10:30:31 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Hey Chris

Congrats again on an awesome season.

Has Kirk Chenier (GVGO Pres) contacted you about an article for the GVGO's newsletter? If not, would you be interested in putting one together for us, along with a picture or two? I doubt we'll be able to attend the KY Seminar to learn your secrets. LOL. Our newsletter will be coming out in a couple weeks, but if that's too soon, our next one is in Feb. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your consideration

Take care,
Jane & Phil

11/5/2010 9:20:56 AM

sevierville, Tn

Phil, I wish i had some "secrets" to share. LOL I just plant em & they grow. I will see if i can get something for the feb newsletter. I will have some time by then.

11/5/2010 2:40:03 PM

sevierville, Tn

Rob, Thats just a little too far for me to travel. Why don't you get Neptune to speak. He a had a nice 252 melon up there. Doesn't he live in that area?

11/5/2010 2:42:26 PM

Ohio

Danny & Rob, maybe we should carpool down to the KY meeting. When is it?

11/5/2010 9:25:34 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

The KGPG seminar is scheduled for Feb. 12, 2011 in Richmond, KY. I think that date is accurate. I am sure that Tim, will be posting details as they become more concrete!!! Peace, Wayne

11/6/2010 2:16:02 AM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Thanks Chris. We appreciate any help you could provide.

Jane & Phil

11/9/2010 8:43:49 AM