Cool Nights
Okay, folks, here come the cool nights. We've had some good growth and now
we want to keep it going. What have you all used to maximize growth as the
weather shifts into fall and with what results? Do you try to keep the
pumpkin warm? Is there any way to heat the microclimate of the whole plant?
I assume some extra blankies on the fruit are standard. Anybody use hot
water bottles? Electric blankets? Oven-roasted bricks?
Does it help to close in the pumpkin hut and heat it, or does the whole
plant need the warmth? So how about the whole plant? If it's one of those
cold, still nights, I assume a fan set on low would help. Or would it? How
about a few nice little heat lamps scattered around; but of course the
plants also need darkness. Greg Schraiber, what's your take on this?
You've explored lighting issues. And computers! Is your patch
thermostatically controlled??
George Brooks, do you turn your heating cables back on this time of year??
I don't need them in the spring here, but maybe I should add them to the
patch next year so they are ready to turn on in the fall, eh?
Looking for ideas as a cool, cool night approaches!
Thanks,
Beth
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