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Belgium

Hey folks,

I was wondering if it is to late to start my 707 Toftness for a fair in early October. I live in NC, so it will we warm enough for it to mature pretty fast.

Thanks,
Jake

5/11/2005 4:36:08 PM

Shouldn't be. If the weather goes good throughout the summer you could still get a big one.

5/11/2005 4:38:58 PM

Montoursville, PA

I agree. Be sure to shade the fruit at the least.

5/11/2005 4:44:30 PM

Belgium

ok...thanks, going to go start her now...

Jake

5/11/2005 4:48:38 PM

NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

Just seems like some seeds take forever to germinate. Patience. Something that I lack in gardening and it cost me one already.

5/11/2005 5:00:42 PM

I strongly advise you to use the advanced seed starting method. If you are carefull you can remove the seed shell and have a seed germinated within 2 days! Go to the How to... link and go to the Advanced Seed starting method and learn how. I have used it on all my seeds without trouble, and growers that started a week before me, I am caught up with them. Good Luck!

5/11/2005 8:13:41 PM

Long Island,New York

Jake...you are in North Carolina. I bet you'll get 60 days of fruit growth max...you have PLENTY of time.

5/11/2005 8:45:31 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

I agree, you have PLENTY of time, no need for advanced seed starting method. The heat here will mature your fruit relatively quick, you'll be fine. I just started my seeds a few days ago and I'm at 3500' elevation.....every year when I start at the beginning of May, I end up with little to no growth the last 2 weeks of September.

5/11/2005 8:53:58 PM