Re: A couple questions.

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• To: O*@aol.com
• Subject: Re: A couple questions.
• From: b*@pacific.net (Vickie J Brock)
• Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 09:44:38 -0300

>Hello again,
>     Is heated water a must to grow an 800+ pound pumpkin?  I have been
>mulling over the idea of setting up a heated system, but is it really
>necessary.  I would hate to go spend a small fortune and end up not gaining
>anything.
>     Also, Is it possible to get too much cow manure in the patch?  I am
>putting 44 cubic yards on this year to try and compensate for the leeching
>which occured with all the rain.  Is this wise?  I did get  a chance to 'till
>a few days ago, it sure got the blood running, it just feels like a good year
>for pumpkins.
>                           Take Care and good luck,
>                                 Brett Hester,  The pumpkin guru


Good Question!  I imagine there were many large pumpkins grown without
heating the water.  I think the concept behind this is if you live in a
cool area the last thing you want to do is cool off the soil.  It is the
oposite here in Ca. When it hits 90+ we want to cool down.   Where do you
live?

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