Re: Shading Pumpkins

I use four 6' posts and stretch a 6'x8' tarp between the posts. The tarp is at an angle to allow the rain to run off. I tie the tarp to the post with electrical ties. Sometimes I will put a tarp on a side where too much sun is still on the pumpkin. No matter how you shade your pumpkin, you want plenty of ventilation around your pumpkin. 

George Heyne
Rochester, MN
----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Minor" <minok2014@yahoo.com> 
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2009 7:41 PM
Subject: Shading Pumpkins



I helped to blow my AG last year by not shading it and overdosing on
potassium. This year I am NOT overdosing on potassium and shading my AGs. My question is, in this, my second year of attempting a BIG one, how much shade 
is too much shade? How much of the plant can you shade before you flatline
it?  Pumpkin and how many feet around it?  Thanks.  Steve.

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