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Why grow giant veggies?
It’s part of our Alaskan heritage!
It will help the Alaska State Fair
Few current exhibitors
It’s pretty easy
Genetics, genetics, genetics
The key to growing giant veggies is obtaining the seeds of giants
-Northern Giant Cabbage
www.pandpseed.com
-O-S Cross Giant Cabbage
www.denaliseed.com
Start earlySome growers begin in December
Start in seed trays
Transplant to pots when two strong cotyledon appear…re-pot as necessary
Outside preparationGiant veggies need lots of room
Will need:
-wind protection
-rain protection
-sun protection
-means for watering and fertilizing
-means for harvesting & transporting
Wind, rain & sun protection Protect from wind
Protect from rain…you control moisture to prevent cracking
Reduce high temps and blistering sun
Watering & FertilizingUse a liquid high nitrogen fertilizer
Keep soil moist
Use irrigation to water under the plant
Slug protection
Till soil to destroy eggs
Use lots of Sluggo
Spray individuals with 10% ammonia
Wet/dry vacuum individuals
Harvest & transportMany people build a frame and plant their
seedlings through the frame
At harvest the frame is used to pickup and transport
Harvest & transport
Harvest cabbage just before event
Protect leaves..each are about 2 pounds
Retain 1 foot of root
Wrap root in soil, moist cloths and a plastic bag
Trim root close to body after arriving at the fairgrounds