Re:
Dan,
Overhead misters or shade cloth is about the two best ways to go. Make
sure you also give the plants plenty of water in the root zone but don't
over do it. Additionally, shade the entire pumpkin with bed sheets or
blue tarps and keep them up off the pumpkin.....
Good luck.
Bob T.
Torrance Ca.
The Pumpkin Master wrote:
> Is there anyone out there who is growing pumpkins in California,
> maybe even in the central valley who has any idea's on when to plant
> and how to deal with the heat. I have always planted and harvested
> very early because of the weeks to months of 100 degree weather we
> have that stops pumpkin growth. In fact, I am open to any advice on
> how to deal with that killer summer heat. Thank you all in advance
> for your advice.
>
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