RE: many questions
- Subject: RE: many questions
- From: "Steve Hatfield or Kim Rogers-Hatfield" s*@indy.net
- Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 22:02:56 -0500
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
I will try to be there. do you have an address also any info on the IGPA
would be appreciated.
Steve
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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of pumpkinhead335@wideopenwest.com
Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 3:53 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: RE: many questions
Steve
The meeting is at 2 at Gatewoods Farm.
May 4 for planting will be a good date to start.u get it.
John
If you need more info let me know and I will make sure yo
> What time and where is the meeting?? IPGA? Is that for
> Indiana Pumpkin Growers Association? Will may 4 be too
> late to start seeds?? Or is that the right time?
> Steve
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net
> [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
> pumpkinhead335@wideopenwest.com Sent: Sunday, April 13,
> 2003 11:58 AM To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: Re: many questions
>
> Steve
> If you can make it to Noblesville on Sunday May 4 the
> IPGA and its members can help you out with all your
> questions.
> I will also make sure that you get some better seeds for
> you adventure in growing giant pumpkins.
> John
> > In a message dated 4/13/2003 10:24:29 AM Eastern
> > Daylight Time, stevekim@indy.net writes:
> >
> >
> > > Hello all
> > >
> > > This is my first year trying to grow a big pumpkin. I
> > > just did a quick scan thru the archives and have some
> > > questions about fertilizer and other things. Where can
> > > I find a high potassium fertilizer and what brands of
> > fertilizer does everyone use out there. Im just going to
> > > use some Dills Atlantic giant seed from gurneys what
> > > should I expect from these?. I have plants started in
> > > the basement about 10 inches long already, they are
> > > going on the porch today to start hardening off My
> > soil is pretty good already but im still adding extra
> > > peat and some rotted manure to help it out even more.
> > > What does everyone use for weed control also what does
> > > everyone use for bug control? I have a terrible time
> > with cucumber beetles in the spring and squash bugs in
> > > the fall. Is anyone on this list from Indiana?? Im
> > > from Anderson. Any suggestions for a beginner will be
> > > greatly appreciated.
> > > Thanks in advance
> > >
> > > Steve Hatfield
> > >
> > >
> > Boy, I really wanna sign these comments at the end with
> > the name McCoy but Im sure you're REALLY tired of that.
> > Anyway....Sevin is best for Cucumber beetles, you have
> > to get the squashbugs when they are young with an
> > insecticide or you'll have to pick'm off by hand.
> > They're tough. Some swear by bug-b-gon for those
> > critters. Unfortunately, the general consensus is to
> > pull weeds by hand or hoe...verdict isnt in on
> > weedkillers and thier effect on giant pumpkins yet.
> > Dont expect much from the "shelf seed". Depending upon
> > your "target date for fruit completion", you may be a
> > bit too early. A may first start for October pkns is
> > more appropriate.(this will give you time to request
> > free seeds from growers here or time to go to
> > Bigpumpkins.com and get free seeds from there...or buy
> > from P+Pseeds.com,'s premium seed or Howarddill.com's
> > premium seed.....hint hint....much better than shelf
> > seed). There's a Indiana grower over there named
> > Tomboy, Beachman, or Beachboy, or something like
> > that...oh, yeah---BEACHY, thats it.....he grew A FEW
> > over 800 last year and one that was 1097lbs who has
> > AWESOME crosses....he should reply to this email (im
> > sure of it...lol)...he should be able to guide you as to
> > local conditions and timing. Do what he says...he's
> > very successful. Good luck.....G. McCoy (sorry)
> >
> >
> >
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