Re: Nitrogen level by observing the leaves
If it's a cloudy day or has been cloudy the leaves my appear to be a lighter
green.
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From: <GBPUMPKIN@aol.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Saturday, December 04, 1999 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: Nitrogen level by observing the leaves
> 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
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>
> 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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