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Portland, Or.

We are a week away from the start of the two week ideal pollination zone (6/27 ~ 7/8).

Do you have female flowers in the growth cluster on the Main vine? Better do what you can to influence the girls to show up at the right time.

6/17/2011 1:48:08 PM

Redmond, Washington; U.S.A.

I was thinking the same thing this morning. I almost hit 'em with the 0-10-10, but I went with the 9-6-2 instead. The plants are looking great this year despite the weather. I hope to pollinate on time this year!

6/17/2011 4:52:15 PM

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I started using 3-18-18 as soon as I started to see males form.

6/17/2011 7:15:53 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

How often Tom?

6/17/2011 8:04:41 PM

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Glenn, I use 3-18-18 once a week at 1 oz per gallon.

6/19/2011 4:04:48 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Thanks Tom.

6/19/2011 8:44:38 PM

Preston CT

Hey Tom I am using the 3-18-18 as well. I hoped I timed it right...My 1725 ain't throwing much...

6/20/2011 9:43:29 AM

Upa Creek, MO

If I am low on Phos as I suspect and high on potassium, would you recommend using 0-10-0 bone meal or a bloombuster type with a much higher phos number? I'll get results of test hopefully by friday.

6/20/2011 10:18:58 AM

portland,OR,USA

i like where your from(=
what plant are you using this year?

6/21/2011 1:36:06 PM

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Luke, I wouldn't use bone meal that this time, I'd go with a foliar.

6/24/2011 12:19:31 PM

Portland, Or.

Hey allgood - I have a 1028 Holub going in my patch this year.

Haven't grown the giants for a few years, but having a great time so far.
Just need some consistent weather. July looks like the ticket! Good Luck ALL.

6/27/2011 7:21:09 PM