Re: Southern California Planting Times?
Dan,
Two miles from the beach for me here in L.A. County........Last year I planted
first week in June and my pumpkins wanted to keep growing. I had to cut them by
the first of Oct. to get them up north to the weigh off. This year I will be
planting Third of Fourth week in May......I plant the seed directly in the
ground.
I use misters over head during hot weather and plenty of water on the ground
under the plants. I build complete shade structures over the pumpkins so no sun
hits them at all..........
Like the Turkeyman says, Cooling is a must ! Shade Cloth over the entire plant
is another way to go if you can afford it.....
Bob T.
Torrance Ca....
Daniel Barnett wrote:
> I live in San Diego County and was wondering when I should plant. Last year
> I planted July 4th and my pumpkins wilted away with 20 days to spare before
> Halloween. I grew 7 pumpkins off 3 plants that were all 120+. Should I plant
> early? Summer temps can easily hover around 90-95 degrees with some spells
> into the 105+ plus range. We live inland from the coast.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Dan
>
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