Re: pumpkin seeds

I think my soil was too wet last year.  I also tried the wet paper towel method.  I made the mistake of trying to remove the seeds from the paper towels prior to planting in soil.  This year I will use the paper towel method again and plant the paper towel in the soil rather than removing the seeds from it.  I used a heating pad for the seeds, putting a towel and tray between the pad and seeds.  i also used a heater in the room set to 80 degrees.  I think this year I may hang a florescent light directly over the seedlings once they pop out of the soil.  What kind of light do you use? 





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From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:31:15 PM
Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds

Debbie,
I see you are in IL. I am in Indiana and start my seeds inside @ Mid
April-1st of May. Try starting them in a good sized pot so you have one
transplant to your outside soil. Keep your temps warm during germination. I
found an old waterbed heater. Make sure if you use one, that you keep a
layer of water over the heater. I fill a tray to 2 in. of water that is set
on the heater. Then put in a layer of gravel so your pumpkin pot is not
submersed in water. I keep mine at 75-80. Remember that wet soil causes
problems. Wet and cool soil is even worse. Hope this helps.

Steve Haberman

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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Debbie Runkle
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:33 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds

That would be great.  All of mine failed last year.  i think the starter
soil was too wet.  Any suggestions would also be appreciated.

Debbie Runkle
812 Jenny Lane
Aurora, IL 60506





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From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 10:54:09 AM
Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds

Hi Debbie,

They were giving out seeds about two months ago. I do have extra that I got
from David Bhaskaran. I have some already growing very well too so the seeds
are excellent and they are from very large pumpkins. If you send me address
i will send you some. The plants come up huge and strong.

Ken Richardson

--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:

> From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> Subject: pumpkin seeds
> To: "pumpkin" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 AM
> It's that time again.  I am
> looking for anyone willing to share seeds.  Please let
> me know if anyone has any to spare.
> 
> Debbie
> 
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