Re: Absence of Southern Growers in the 1,000 lb club
- Subject: Re: Absence of Southern Growers in the 1,000 lb club
- From: "Donald E. Chambers" d*@stratuswave.net
- Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 11:02:13 -0500
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
Steve,
I'm just Northeast of you in Warwood, WV. I'm basically at the beginnings of
southern growing. The problems are heat, over 90 degree temps really slow
down growth, moisture and heat = fungus problems; more insects. I'm finding
it helps to plant a seed from your region or near it since genetic
adaptation of seed seems to help. I'm not having much luck using seed suited
to the northwest US, rather OH & PA or WV seed does better. I noticed the
seed from my 526 is doing well and the plant is free of blemishes since it
was grown in my garden last year, it has begun to adapt to the local fungus,
heat etc. Further North has slightly cooler temps, longer days of sunlight
later in the season etc. Look in Don Langevin's World Class Pumpkins II book
for the chapter on this topic. It explains it well. Send to my address for
more info on seeds etc. Don WV
dec@stratuswave.net ----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Smith" <unclecb@ureach.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 8:13 AM
Subject: Absence of Southern Growers in the 1,000 lb club
> Hi,
>
> Does anyone have any theories why there have been no growers
> from the Southeast who have reached the 1,000 lb. club? Is it
> related to air temperature, soil temperature, seed strain?
> Since the AG was originated by Howard Dill in Canada, does that
> make the pumpkin better suited to Northern climates?
>
> Only my second year growing pumpkins so I don't recall a big
> discussion on this topic. If there was a discussion on this,
> just direct me to when it occurred.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Steve Smith
> Harrison, TN
>
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