Re: Under-Pumpkin Protection

I use a piece of syrofoam insulation about 1/4" thick.  Extra from my house.
I poked a bunch of holes in it so water could drain.  Worked great for
me.----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Matt Wickless" <matt@wickless.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 22, 2003 10:57 AM
Subject: Under-Pumpkin Protection


> I've got a pumpkin about volleyball sized. Her name is Belinda. I
> decided to name my pumpkins like hurricanes and start with A and have
> one start with each letter of the alphabet. At any rate, I was trying to
> decide what to place under belinda for bottom protection. I've read that
> a styrofoam pad or wood pallet are good for placing under the pumpkin,
> and have seen pictures of plywood. I thought I saw a posting earlier
> this year on this topic as well, but could not locate it. Does anyone
> have any other suggestions?
> (Here is a picture of Belinda:
> http://photos.wickless.com/Photos.asp?PicID=2386 )
> Many Thanks!
>
> Matt Wickless
> matt@wickless.com
> Omaha, NE
>
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