Re: advice needed, when should I plantand how to plant?

>I live in Northwestern Ontario Canada, The  last frost date isn't till the
>end of May sometimes the first of June.  I was wondering if it really
>benefits a plant being outdoors when the temps aren't overly warm and go way
>below freezing at night!?? Also was wondering if it is better to start
>plants indoors in peat pots or directly sow them in the hills? Any advice
>would really be appreciated.
>
>My first attempt at growing a AG was last year.
>191 lbs.
>It was a lot of fun and hope to better this year.
>
>The current temps are beautiful, temp is above and 70 and going down to
>about 40 for evening. However living in Northwestern Ontario tells me that
>summer is along ways away, but  the weather still makes me look at the
>garden and start to dream of the big one.
>
>
>Thank you
>Kim McKenzie
>Not sure my zone
>
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>
>Kim,

 The thing to watch is soil temp.............you can have some nice days
but the soil might still be 45..............some growers will lay down
plastic to aid in warm the plant site  soil.....

..........George Brooks has some great direct start methods .......check
the web site that is for world class pumpkins.

most growers use peat pot as they perfer a more controled method to
starting some rare seeds..................but if you have a bunch of your
own seeds I would try direct with a few in peat pot as
back-ups.............if you plant early like now you have to make a mini
cold frame that will protect the plant at night......good luck.....brock


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