Re:
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re:
- From: G*@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 09:07:16 EST
In a message dated 1/16/99 10:08:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
ldnwelty@raex.com writes:
<< Subj: Re:
Date: 1/16/99 10:08:15 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: ldnwelty@raex.com (Welty)
Sender: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
Reply-to: pumpkins@mallorn.com
To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
George-
You've got me going, I am a die hard transplanted. I believe that I can
transplant so carefully before the roots reach the sides of the pots that
there is no damage to the root system. This allows me an earlier start
because I can not afford to heat all sites in my patch to the degree
necessary
for healthy plants. I also feel I have better control with starting the
plants in one location were I can observe them every couple hours without
making a patch tour. Another advantage to starting pots is that I can start
before the ground is thawed enough to work with our tractors (a gamble that
it
will be in time to transplant, but I am a risk taker). I recommend 5 to 50
gallon pots for least shock at transplant. 50 gallon is best, but might be
difficult to maneuver. Any other comments from the direct supporters, or the
indirect. I will concede that if you can direct seed and create the proper
environment in your hill for the seed and seedling this is best, but it is
impractical for some of us (no electric in the patch).
Nic Welty
>>
You everyone doesn't have their patch lighted and wired! :-)
Pumpkins don't like to be moved so if you start them in place, I feel, they're
better off. As soon as the ground is thawed I prepare the mounds, and plant
so they will not out grow the enclosures before the weather warms. This is
usually around April 14th.
George
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