Well my quest for the giant beet has been an interesting experiment in genetic diversity and optimal environmental conditions. On both fronts I will continue to look for the best I can provide my team (Grandpa G., Jim, and Richie). All of the latest botanical psychology has been used to ensure the Beet IT Nation (green and red) is success this season. Yesterday was the first day I exposed the beet team to a needed and intense part of their training, REAL light.... straight from the source it self. Nothing can take the place of direct leaf to sun contact throughout the season. It is the Beets first experience and as a team and we hope no injuries come from the ever intense competitive nature between these two abiotic and biotic forces of nature. Time will only tell as this epic battle unfolds over the course of the season. Early participants were ordered from Baker Seeds in Dec. and have been slowly working for this very day. We still have some participants in embryo that will join the team later this month. Training will be direct sowing and require no transplants or media shock. Only another championship will satisfy this group of dedicated botanical athletes. This newly created sport (yes you read right, a sport because they call bowling, golf and curling a sport why not beet growing) has a budding group of enthusiasts and we are banking on endorsements and T.V. coverage later this fall. Let me introduce you to a few of the real champions and their coaches below. These images were taken during media day 2011. We have a few big time beets that are still undergoing contact negotiation, they want a better spot in the garden... go figure.
I am on the left and am the Head coach of this crew. When my beets start giving me flack I have them read my shirt.
Richie's (bottom right) job is to pump up the crowd and get those beets growing.
Jimmy (top right) brings calmness and zen to the coaching staff. I am confident in these two coaches and expect big beets.
Beet Nations Athletic Director Sir Richard I (above) is arriving later this spring to monitor our progress. He has been called the BEET Whisperer by many who know him. Opponents tremble while his beet teams reach their true genetic potential.
More to come in a few weeks, until then...grow um big.
Coach Glassford
You guys are crazy, I can't keep track of all your competitions! Pumpkins, tomatoes, now beets? :)
ReplyDeletep.s. Richie looks like he's on steroids
Go BEET crew! I know you will represent us well :)
ReplyDeletehaha I love how you think growing beats is a sport, but I totally understand your point!! I believe in your crew to grow the biggest beet! I'm your number 1 fan!!
ReplyDeleteFirst... Angela you and Chad need to pick the sport of beet growing.
ReplyDeleteSecond... Heather we need you to be the president of our fan club
Third: Jessica... I know your out there, we want Jacob to have his own beet. I know that Dan will not let him have a snake but maybe a beet.
Love you guys...I am so glad to have your support.
Dan has conceded to the idea of getting a snake when the kids are older. So don;t give up hope on the idea of us getting a snake. I think Jake would love a beet. He is truly fond of the little bean plant we have rowing in our kitchen window right now. He gets up every morning an says " Mom look, it is getting bigger and so am I!"
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see you guys all excited about growing again. All three of you are becoming master gardeners...Rich is definitely in the lead though!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck to all growing this year!
Cool... Jacob, Beet IT Nation will be extending you a life time membership this weekend. Get that pot ready my friend.
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