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I agree that the hydraulic filter should be protected by a light deck that could hold a half round and the table on both sides could be a bit wider. As for a four-way split, head I think the compound head on this splitter is by far the best head for a moving head splitter I have seen or used. In my personal opinion the only time a multi way split head is useful is if the split head is stationary and the pieces are being pushed all the way through. This is the perfect splitter for my firewood business. The cycle time is exceptional and the light weight makes it easy to take to the wood or move as the pile moves. I would guess I have split more than 40 cords with mine in the last 16 months. Had a cylinder fail that was promptly replaced. Runs like a dream.
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric Mostly I run a firewood processing business. I try not to take possession of the wood. I would guess on average I split around 6 cords a month. So I guess I really underestimated how many cords I have run across the splitter. It must be closer to 80 or 90 cords. I used to split wood by hand and felt like no splitter could keep up. Then my boss bought a 27 Ton Champion and there was no doubt it was faster than by hand and I was not as tired so I could spilt longer. When I "retired" I bought my own. I figure it takes me 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on if I have to go vertical for the big rounds, to process a cord.
I hope to grow a giant next year!!!! After fighting just about every pumpkin issue and winning I have what I think is bacterial leaf spot and if it is they say to rotate out curbits for 2-3 years. Do you know if that is in the same area or anywhere? I live on 8 acres and wondering if I could grow in another spot?
You could make another area and rotate. Or I have seen some growers plant mustard and then till the mustard under. When the mustard starts to rot it releases gasses and fumigates through soil and kills bacteria in the soil.
I grow in a 315 square foot pumpkin patch, my larges was 789 pounds. This year I made a video every day and posted on RU-vid. July 10th storm of 6 inches of rain in two hours took me out for a personal best this year but I still grew some giants. 🧡🎃🧡 agree with your list!
Good season! Too bad it went light, but nice to have an official weight on it. Also, weigh-offs are always a good time. They must subtract the weight of the lifting ring, strap and rope from the final weight. They always remove all of that before showing the final weight at the weigh-offs I go to. I like that because you can get a picture of it on the scale without those things on top.
@@theturnerranchwi I appreciate it! It was a really good time! I believe they zero the scale with the rigs before the weigh off starts. Had a good group show up for of family and friends for support! It came in 12.5% light unfortunately! Thank you for following along all season and for the tips and advice! I hope yours is still growing!
Are we not supposed to bury or cover the shoot with the tendrils? I thought that was the root at first so had been. Now I know more but still at least covered to prevent drying out. Does that part do anything for the pumpkin in terms of nutrients and or water?
If you cover the shoot with the tendril it will just act more as an anchor for the plant. I don’t bury them. I let the tendrils stay up on top of the soil. The purpose of the tendrils is just to stabilize the plant and to grip things to anchor
@@bella61567 I bring them in just so I do not need to tie them up the night before. It’s easier for me to head right out in the morning with the males rather than look for the males/cut them off from the plant in the morning
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric good to know! Is there a way to preserve the male flowers so when the ale blooms we have them. A few times I had no male flower when the female bloomed. I assumed I needed to select flowers from the same species (I have 4 species I’m growing)
@@bella61567 I would network with another grower near you. Pollen is only good/alive for 4-6 hours. Fresh males that just opened work the best. If you do not have any males another grower could give you a few the day before
I thought I saw someone mention prune no the tip of the main to stop the length growth and direct energy to the fruit. Of course now I can’t seem to find anything on that.
@@bella61567 thanks for watching! I do not have a video specifically on vine management but if you are going to train any vines only move in the heat of the day. The vines are way more flexible. If you move them first thing in the morning they will snap very easy
@@bella61567 some people stop the main vine at the fruit. Other growers keep the main vine growing all season. You want to terminate side vines when they reach about 15 feet
Looking forward to using your growing tips for a first try on a giant! I've got my seeds and am researching to prep my area. You've inspired me ! P.S 2 volunteer pumpkins popped up from my cold composting. One was a carnival and the other an Atlantic giant! Had no idea how to care for them- only watered and gave fertilizer tea at the base of each. 18 carnival and 10 30-pound lovelies later, I'm hooked!🎃
@@TJTreasuresearth excellent! It is a very fun hobby! Learn as much as you can this winter. Thank you for watching! I also have seeds from my pumpkin from a few years ago to purchase. Link is in my bio if you need more seeds! Thanks again!
Hope she weighs heavy! You had me worried the rope was going to rip the stem off. We use a skid steer from the farm to pick/load mine. Gets interesting because the up/down pedal sticks so my pumpkins sometimes slam down hard on the foam on the pallet.
@@theturnerranchwi thanks! I noticed the rope near the stem when we lifted it up. I was slightly nervous! First time doing it this way. I really appreciate you following along all season and giving me tips!
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric The skid steer is supposed to lift 2,200 lbs. I know last year we had the back tires off the ground with the 1,931. For the 1,970.5, we parked the trailer a lot closer.
The lifting ring and harness makes it completely stress free, it spreads the load out evenly among 6-how ever many straps you want, I use a 8strap system but if I grow over 2k I'd probably add 4 more straps. The more straps the more the load is spread out. It'll be a metal ring with towing straps hanging down with a rope that goes through all the straps on under side of fruit. RU-vid it, you'll see exactly what I'm talking about
@@harveycardwell7274 great thank you! I will watch some videos for sure. Do you undo the rope first place the ring on top. Then feed the rope through the harness around the bottom and tie it off?
What does it tape? If it's over 500lbs you better get a lifting harness! I think I paid 300$ for my lifting ring with the straps and bottom rope. Basically everything you need to lift it minus the machine haha
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric that's rad man! 600lbs is no joke. Is this your first try? Glad you have a grower that's willing to help you out! My guess is that it'll be right around what it tapes. Look heavy but then it's got that viod where the blossom is.. what seed did you plant? That definitely makes a difference
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric that's rad man! 600lbs is no joke. Is this your first try? Glad you have a grower that's willing to help you out! My guess is that it'll be right around what it tapes. Look heavy but then it's got that viod where the blossom is.. what seed did you plant? That definitely makes a difference
@@Giantpumpkinswitheric I just keep telling myself it means it will go heavy to chart. 🤞 The dad of the 2501 seed I used had a lot of green and that pumpkin went 18% heavy. Green probably doesn’t actually mean that, but I really hope it does.
@@theturnerranchwi funny you say that. I put my hand on top of the fruit and with my other hand I tap the side of the pumpkin. I can’t feel the vibration. I am thinking it will go a little heavy!
Not always true. I've got a 800lber growing on a 150sqft plant. The record for 150sqft is 1370lbs! So I'd say you can grow a 500lber on a very very small plant. Less than 100sqft, that's only a 10x10 area
