Re: Resistance to sun

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• To: A*@aol.com
• Subject: Re: Resistance to sun
• From: F*@abacusnet.net (Farooq Chaudhry)
• Date: Thu, 10 Jul 1997 10:59:11 -0700
• References: <970709224837_505408048@emout10.mail.aol.com>

AsmGuru@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I live in Orange County CA, where it's been pretty hot lately (80's to low
> 90's).
> I planted a Zehr 968 and a Bobier (sp?) 790 in the same locale with
> identically prepared soils, and have noticed they seem to have greatly
> different resistance to strong sun/heat.  The Bobier leaves never droop
> much, but the Zehr's will fold almost completely given blazing temps.
> Which made me wonder - has anyone classified the best seeds to go with
> based on climate zone?
> 
> By the way, I installed a few misters which I run now during the day and that
> helps tremendously (no more drooping) - so I guess it's the heat that causes
> the problem moreso than the direct sun (I haven't shaded them in any way
> yet).
> 
> My fifth year and I'm still trying to break the 100lb barrier (no heavy
> hitter here).
> The Bobier is the best plant I've ever had and my hopes are up!  This is fun.
> 
> ...Paul

hey paul,

I live in Phoenix, Arizona. the normal temp around here is 105 degrees.
i Planted Burpee Prizewinner Hybrid in Late April. my biggest pumpkin on
there weighs about 60 pounds. this is my first year growing, and i have
noticed that now since i water my plants heavily every day, they dont
droop anymore, even in the heat of the day. i put no shade over my
plants at all, and they are just fine. try prizewinner. i planted my
dill seed too late. i should have done it in february with the rest of
my garden.

			Bilal
			(the Dilbert of Pumpkins)
			Phoenix, Arizona

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