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Subject: Have you started seeds yet?
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scott_kim_west_nc |
Hampstead, NC 28443
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What seeds that you have started look promising right out of the gate?
I have started germinating and I am really impressed right now with the 274 Kent and my 164.5 seeds. I have started others, but these 2 seem to be hot runners.
Share your thoughts of seeds just started. Add as you germinate them.
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4/17/2013 11:09:07 PM
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afveteran |
Deerfield, Michigan
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I will start on the 23rd. It has been raining alot here and have no way to get in the patch. I figure they can go 14 days inside with no problems.
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4/17/2013 11:43:42 PM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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I have 5 grafted plants,291s,282,260.5.& 228 Clementz.I have 6 more waiting to be grafted will do this weekend & make a new video with better close ups of plants(by request).The 255 & 239 are among these up for surgery.I also have germinated last Sunday the 14th.270,266 Neptunes & the 272 Edwards And many others.Looks like 22 out of 30 have germed since as of this morning.So basically I have nearly 40 plants going.I will plant the best 4 survivors.Maybe the best 8 & cull half of them.I watched Ron Wallaces video on growing the 1872 & 2009 plus Chris Kent preaches the same thing.My wife says I never listen.lol The remaining plants will got to local growers first come first serve.Don't come over to soon but awl are welcome to plants.
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4/18/2013 6:53:56 AM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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I would Start your plants now afveteran,Melons are slow growers.they can stay in the pot a month it wont hurt them.Thats better then a small plant.IMHHO
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4/18/2013 6:55:50 AM
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Smoky Mtn Pumpkin (Team GWG) |
sevierville, Tn
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I'm 29 out of 30 and the last seed may yet germ ! 4- 239 leonard, 10- 274 kent, 8- 260 clementz, 8 113 kent . Going to be tough choosing, but the weather going to turn cool, so i may need the extras.
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4/18/2013 10:12:51 PM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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Braggart! I only got 27 out of 30!My best advice to you Chris is plant all 8 of the 260s & give the others away.Better too give then receive.lol
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4/19/2013 7:13:59 AM
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brotherdave |
Corryton, TN
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Got 12 favorites here, all different seeds. Practiced all winter with great results, BUT haven't been able to get a 242 Carson, 245 Bartoli, or a 252 Neptune to pop. Still have time and a couple more 242's & 245's but out of 252's.
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4/19/2013 11:08:44 AM
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Smoky Mtn Pumpkin (Team GWG) |
sevierville, Tn
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hey, i'm 29 of 29, # 30 was hollow ! LOL
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4/19/2013 10:30:22 PM
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scott_kim_west_nc |
Hampstead, NC 28443
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Started 2 more 282 Dawson seeds since only one of the first 2 went. 1 of the 2 new 282 sprouts has become a hot runner. Catching up to plants that are 5 days older than it. With 14 plants currently going, the 274 Kent still seems to be the hottest. There are 3 of the 6 that really want a spot. 2 of my 164.5 (291 x 282) seeds are hanging right with the 274, and now 1 of the 282s is looking great. The 285 Edwards slow and steady. The 255 did not germinate. Looks like 7 of 14 want to be in the race right now. Yes, I too have taken on the Kent/Wallace theory of seeds. Make 'em show you they are worthy.
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4/19/2013 10:35:39 PM
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Marvin |
Fenton, MI
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Started 15 seeds all 15 came up in 72 hours. 5 of the 15 were 255's. The 1st two up in 36 hours were 255's. One of the 5 is for me and one is for my buddy tall corn. So the race is on. Will use the others for back up.
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4/21/2013 6:24:07 PM
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afveteran |
Deerfield, Michigan
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I started my (2)255's and (2)272's (2) 260.5's and (2) 270.5 Four days ago and only have one that has germinated (272). I must be doing something wrong.
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4/24/2013 12:42:40 AM
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Chill |
Indiana
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I started the 168.5 whitacre(2) and the 228 masterson (2) last night.
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4/24/2013 7:18:51 AM
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removed_20180906 |
Valencia Spain
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got 234 berry and 229 edwards in soil
westham approx 40 kilos 268 offspring o holloway 209 * open depends which one was nicked and which one broke on the wall when they tried to nick it
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4/24/2013 2:53:30 PM
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scott_kim_west_nc |
Hampstead, NC 28443
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Ok, overall, 15 for 18. 2 255s and one 285 Edwards did not germinate. If it is not meant to be, move on with what you got going good.
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4/24/2013 4:24:20 PM
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kentucky |
Ky
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Here is what I have growing so far.
291 Kent 274 kent
285 Edwards 267 Edwards
270 Neptune
Frank Mudd is grafting a couple Mudd's for me.
Should be good to go, Had no luck at all with the Bartolies
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4/29/2013 3:09:17 AM
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kentucky |
Ky
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Love the Kent plants, You just say hello and they will grow, especially the 274
Otis
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4/29/2013 3:10:32 AM
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BatCaveN8 |
The North Coast
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I agree about the Kent plants. The 291s looked like they didn't even notice that they were decapitated and shoved down the throat of another plant.
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4/29/2013 7:07:30 AM
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JEB37355 |
Manchester, TN
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Got a late start this year, I can't seem to keep plant going through September anyway, so no harm no foul. I started today: 291 & 274 Kent, 255 Mitchell, 272 Peden, 282 Dawson, 245 Bartoli, 216 Mitru, 239 Leonard, 165b Cantrell, and 252 Neptune..... Hope the all pop
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4/29/2013 3:00:31 PM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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My 291s look good to.The first set of 5 plants I did the 291s(2) are still hanging in there.
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4/29/2013 5:50:35 PM
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