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Mission Viejo, CA

That's the right attitude Keith! So much to learn, even in a rough year. Keep on growing! Come to the annual conference in UT and you will learn even more and meet lots of growers.

8/13/2025 11:45:35 AM

Ironton, ohio

Sorry you didn't land a keeper. Southern Ohio was tough early season growing this year. Good reflection on the season, sounds like you're reset and ready to kick butt next year.

8/13/2025 11:47:08 AM

Richmond, BC, Canada

Did you mention soil tests....soil tests...soil tests !!!

8/13/2025 1:09:32 PM

Winchester, Ohio

Oh there will be soil tests for sure. I did them 4 times this season and plan to take another this fall and apply more gypsum.

8/13/2025 2:13:48 PM

Missouri

YVD got both my plants last year, and one this year. I believe they were infected very early, and the disease takes a while to show up. My plant that did not get YVD was started 2 weeks later as a back up, probably after the first was infected. Early season bug protection as soon as they're in the ground may help. Sounds like you have a good plan for the future!

8/13/2025 2:17:16 PM

Grittyville, WA

Interesting about the high phosphorus. I don't know what the exact issue would be, except possibly zinc as you mention. Guessing the effects would depend on the ph of the soil?

[Last edit: 08/13/25 7:51:24 PM]

8/13/2025 7:50:55 PM

Winchester, Ohio

I've been doing a bit more reading about high phosphorus, sounds like zinc and iron tie up might be the biggest issues. I think if I raise my zinc levels and supplement micros I would likely be fine. Adding manure would be my easiest way to improve the soil texture and OM

8/14/2025 12:04:26 PM