Re: shade cloths and misters
Thanks David,
Well, once again the 906 Tanner has jumped out to a big lead over your 759.5,
but last year it overtook the Tanner and became the best plant in my patch. I
am also growing your 736 and it currently has the largest fruit on it, but I
am worried about 3 things: 1. the diameter of the main stem is small, 2. the
heat, and 3. I think the wild geese have been pecking on the fruit. Hopefully
the shade construction will take care of the last 2 problems. Does the main
stem diameter correlate with fruit size?
Thanks again, Charles.
----- Original Message -----
From: DBHASKARAN@aol.com
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2006 1:01 AM
Subject: Re: shade cloths and misters
Howdy Charles,
As for pumpkin protection, as I mentioned in an early post...I use a tarp
tent of 6x8 tarps...so that only indirect sunlight gets through. The hot
sun
will start the ripening process early..even if it is only hitting a few
spots.
As for Misters and such, don't use any of those..even though we are going
through some mid-90s temp up in MN! I normally just insure the ground
stays
moist(ie...drop .5" of water 30 ft around plant)...also mulching with
grass
clippings will help beat the heat also.
Good luck and I know you guys are a lot hotter than we.
David Bhaskaran
Rochester, MN
In a message dated 7/17/2006 1:21:11 P.M. Central Standard Time,
beamup@charter.net writes:
Temp in mid 90's again today! What is everyone doing for heat stress?
What
are the shade cloths made of? How much light does it block out/allow
through?
What misters are you using? Continuous or intermittent? Anyone who has a
great system, please share with me your ideas. Thanks, Charles in
Tennessee
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