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Folks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This is the last of the current batch about landrace gardening.
Open Pollinated Land-race Watermelon
Summary
In the 2011 growing season I started a genetically diverse open pollinated land-race of watermelon that is being selectively adapted to thrive on my farm with it's cold nights, hot arid days, bright high-altitude sunlight, and short growing season. Before the start of the growing season seeds were shared among 2 growers in a similarly short-season cold climate, and one grower in a warmer climate.
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Open Pollinated Land-race Watermelon
Summary
In the 2011 growing season I started a genetically diverse open pollinated land-race of watermelon that is being selectively adapted to thrive on my farm with it's cold nights, hot arid days, bright high-altitude sunlight, and short growing season. Before the start of the growing season seeds were shared among 2 growers in a similarly short-season cold climate, and one grower in a warmer climate.
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