Re: Nitrogen level by observing the leaves
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Nitrogen level by observing the leaves
- From: G*@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 21:27:24 EST
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In a message dated 12/4/99 8:25:02 AM Eastern Standard Time, Lubadub@aol.com
writes:
<< Subj: Nitrogen level by observing the leaves
Date: 12/4/99 8:25:02 AM Eastern Standard Time
From: Lubadub@aol.com
Sender: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
Reply-to: pumpkins@mallorn.com
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
Several times there has been mention made that the best indicator of
nitrogen
levels in the pumpkin patch come from examining the tips of the newer
pumpkin
leaves. If the leaf tip is dark green then the grower should cut back on
adding nitrogen to the garden and if light green then it is time to add
nitrogen. I am wondering if anyone has used a color chart to do this? And if
so what chart they used. What is the ideal "color" for the leaf tip? This
gets even more difficult when you consider that some of the leaves may have
a
yellow tinge to them naturally. Comments????
>>
One thing to keep in mind. Temperature can affect the coloring. You must
have temps above 80 to be able to check for nitrogen levels. I believe the
plant has difficulty producing chlorophyl during cool weather.
George
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