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Cover Crop – What I am using this year

Cover Crop – What I am using this year

Aug 10, 2013 | Blog Update | 0 comments

After prepping the patch I have put down my cover crop, in this post I show you what I have done.

Cover Crops – Why would you want one, and what types.

Cover Crops – Why would you want one, and what types.

Jul 28, 2013 | Blog Update | 0 comments

There are lots of benefits to using a cover crop in your giant pumpkin patch, learn more about them here.

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Even with the dreaded powdery mildew in the Tiny Patch, it is promising to see the new growth happening with the plant. Jerry will be getting fatter very soon. Currently at 45 DAP for those of you wondering.#growinggiants #growinggiant #pumpkingrowth… ift.tt/2TZIc97 pic.twitter.com/zkM2dhySQq

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