Re: pumpkin problem
If you do not have any shading or misters set up for those 100 degree days I
definitely would do that because one or two days out in 100+ weather will kill
them.
Ric
Zro406@aol.com wrote:
> Hi, first post. found alot of info here, thank you.
> I am in my second year of trying to grow an atlantic giant but things arent
> looking too good. this year i really put alot of work into it, good site
> preperation, regular spaying of fungicide and pesticides etc. result is same
> as last year. leaves start to wilt midday at first, and then they die all
> together starting from the center and working out. I have done alot of
> studing in the last year and i know about bacterial wilt, masiac virus, etc.
> but it does'nt seem to fit the description of anything i have read, but i am
> new at this so maybe it is common and i just do'nt realize it.
> I live in southern indiana where temp. can reach over 100 and humidity is
> always VERY high. can these pumpkins tolerate this heat??? what are the
> chances of crossing a giant with our native "field" pumpkins which cant be
> killed??
> thank you for any help, and i can email pictures if anyone is interested
> that i can email that might help diagnose... thank you
>
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