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Deer Park, WI

Giant Pumpkin Growers-

I have completed version 1.0 of the Giant Pumpkin Grower's Guide to Soil Testing & Pumpkin Fertility. Its been a heckuva time investment and I truly believe it can help growers more easily navigate the process of soil test-guided fertility management.

Within the ten pages, I provide suggestions for sample collection, labs to work with, & specific lab panels to choose. I then provide a linear sequence for addressing soil nutrient levels, starting with pH, Ca/Mg/K/CEC, N/S/Organic matter, P, and lastly, the micronutrients.

The guide includes reference charts for how much nutrient to add based on a range of test levels and target values. I also make suggestions for my preferred form of fertilizer for every nutrient. Ca/Mg/K/CEC balance is especially complex and multifactorial, as such, recommendations for these nutrients will be made on a 1:1 basis for all who purchase the guide.

The guide is only available in hard copy and can be purchased on the SCGA website: http://www.stcroixgrowers.org/Seeds.html

Thank you for considering and I look forward to your feedback!

2/10/2018 10:45:57 AM

Deer Park, WI

Also, a big thanks to all who submitted photos for consideration to be included. Lots of beautiful pumpkins were pored over before a decision was made. Congrats to Glenna Rea and Dan Wagner, their submissions have been included in the booklet.

2/10/2018 10:58:01 AM

Oak Grove, Mn

I am getting it Joe..I have been so involved in hydro with nutrient levels and ratios, lately. Will be interested what you have put together. Are you sure you want feedback?....version 2.0 could get much more complicated.

2/10/2018 10:59:08 AM

Deer Park, WI

Lastly, those without access to Paypal can send me a check or money order, reach out via email for details: joeailts@gmail.com

I'll also gladly accept payment in Stellar Lumens cryptocurrency. :)

2/10/2018 11:01:24 AM

Central NY

Yay NANA!!!!.....can't wait to get my hands on that....our last hurdle I beleive...thanks joze

2/10/2018 11:11:29 AM

Weatherman

Nana also bakes wonderful cookies too, a guy from Michigan drives all the way down to Ohio to eat some. Lol

2/10/2018 2:35:46 PM

Muddy Waters

If you wrote it I'm buying it today. Thanks Joe for all you do

2/10/2018 5:07:09 PM

Flat Rock, Michigan

If she bakes them we will come .

2/10/2018 8:02:10 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Rumor has it, cookies will be baking for the OVGPG seminar on 3/10. So, Y'all come! Thanks Joe for selecting my photo for your booklet!

2/10/2018 8:59:55 PM

Eugene,OR

Joe- Are you going to have books with you in Portland?

2/10/2018 10:39:05 PM

Weatherman

Nana we all hope it's more than a rumor. Lol

2/11/2018 7:56:50 AM

Deer Park, WI

Thank you all for the positive response so far. Yes, I plan to travel with a supply to Portland.

2/11/2018 8:46:39 AM

New Berlin, PA

Congrats, Glenna! You've always got such photogenic pumpkins, now you've got a cover girl! Thanks Joe for including my picture as well. Can't wait to see the guide.

2/12/2018 7:34:07 AM

Team Canuckle Heads

I got mine today. Thanks Joe. Looks great

2/21/2018 4:19:30 PM