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Beechgrove, KY, USA

Hey this is my first post I grow pumpkins in western KY near owensboro for some roadside retailers. This will be my first time trying the AG. How does our KY weather fair with it and about when do you plant. I was also going to try a couple of acres of powdery mildew tolerant variety. Anyone know a good one with size/shape/weight. Thanks

12/7/2006 10:41:28 AM

Some Kentucky growers are John and James VanHook in Somerset Ky. Wayne Moore near Owensboro as well as Randy Moore also near Owensboro. Bill Brinkley in Auburn Ky.
Jamie Wexler in Frenchburg Ky. Mike Schroeder in Louisville Ky. All these folks are good AG growers.

12/7/2006 2:03:59 PM

Lexington, Ky

And don't forget to mention yourself Frank, currently the state record holder!

Our weather is challenging, humidity seems to be enemy #1. Even so, several 900+ pounders were grown this year in Ky. I "stagger" plant myself. A few go in the ground mid-April, then early May, then mid May. I planted some as late as early June in '05 with moderate success.

I'm not familiar with PM tolerant varieties.

If you may possibly be growing AG's for roadside retailers, you may want to consult with them first. I had a roadside "stand" this year and while everyone loved the big ones, few wanted to hassle with them because of the weight.

Shoot me an email and I'll add you to the Ky growers email list. [email protected]

Jamie Wexler

12/7/2006 3:24:58 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

i tell you before john does the skunk cap is out there

12/7/2006 5:37:17 PM

I forgot to add Victor James as a good AG grower from Mt.
Vernon Ky.

I am like Vic Beware of the skunk cap

12/7/2006 5:50:19 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Biscuit, my name is Wayne and I live between W. Louisville and Panther Creek on Hwy. 815, near the county landfill, no idea there was another pkn head in my neighborhood. email me at [email protected] can help you out with seeds, and maybe you we can help each other with support. Peace, Wayne
ps...I can get you the inside track to the KPM...LOL

12/8/2006 12:03:56 AM

Beechgrove, KY, USA

Hey fellows,
I very much appreciate the feedback. Sorry if I don't reply right away I don't have a home computer I use the hotel computers, as for one of my jobs I drive a airplane. As far as skunk cap who is that? I don't plan on selling AG's on roadside just for myself and an extension of my hobby.

James Murdock
8867 KY 136 West
Calhoun KY 42327
319-573-5210

P.S. I don't know many akronyms you may have to spell things out for me.

12/8/2006 12:32:11 AM

Lexington, Ky

LOL....laughing out loud

KPM....Kentucky Powdery Mildew (LOL!)

12/8/2006 9:19:50 AM

Mt Vernon Ky

LOL Jamie thats a good one

12/8/2006 3:08:14 PM