Re: 2nd Request Re: Water Temperature
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: 2nd Request Re: Water Temperature
- From: p* a* c*
- Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 14:59:02 -0700 (PDT)
- List-Archive: <http://www.mallorn.com/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
I have a question on heating up your water. Why does it help??? The
water, if in a cool area will be cooled off rapidly, especially at night.
--- "Steven R. Freed" <asset-management@email.msn.com> wrote:
> I can appreciate that we are all busy selecting and planting our seeds,
> however I could really use some input on what would be the optimum water
> temperature for pumpkins. I'm sure some of you have watered with solar
> heated water, what temperature did you use and do you think it helped or
> hurt the plant? What is the maximum temperature I can use without damaging
> the plant or hurting production? I will be using water from a water
> heater and unless I hear different I plan on going with about 80 degree
> water as opposed to my 60 degree tap water. Your insight is appreciated.
>
> Year 2000, Planting the 1009 Eaton
> 844 Mombert
> 908 Eaton
> Steve Freed
> Beverly Hills, CA
>
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