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Wednesday, April 22, 2026 TowneFamilyVT Vermont

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Backyard rave? Nah, just giant pumpkins.

After giving the 2741.5 Haist a few days to focus on root establishment while minimizing canopy stress, it's time to shift gears. I'm adding supplemental lighting from 6:00-10:00 AM and 6:00-10:00 PM to extend the daylight hours. I'm using a LumiGrow Pro 600, dialing in that classic pink mix�pushing heavy red for raw photosynthetic power, balanced with just enough blue to keep the vegetative growth thick and tight. Emily might be slightly embarrassed by the glowing pink yard, but I think it'll grow on her.

On another note, I've given away two backup seedlings and some seeds to friends just starting out. Hopefully, they catch the bug and help grow the hobby locally.

At 22 days from seed, the main vine is moments from touching down in the dirt. It's almost go time!
 



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