Re: (watering)
- Subject: Re: (watering)
- From: T* P* M*
- Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:25:02 PDT
Yes, I used less water in the beggining too and had great results, my only
problem is that growth has slowed way down and I have no idea why. I
haven't changes a thing. Maybe I needed to start adding more water as time
went on
>From: Elkskin@aol.com
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>Subject: Re: Al Eaton (watering)
>Date: Mon, 19 Jul 1999 13:42:15 EDT
>
>
> If I'm correct that would be 89 gallons of water per day per 1000
>sq.
>ft. plot, I have 4 Plots that size so that would be around 356 gallons per
>day, that's a lot of water, I haven't been using half that amount and my
>pumpkins are still averaging 4-5" in growth per day and my area just went
>through a 4 1/2 week period with 0" rainfall, Largest pumpkin to date is
>76-57-54 OTT around 150 pounds, just my observation, but it will have to do
>because I just don't have that much water available. (Elkskin)
>
><< 1000 sq ft needs 623 gal
> >
> > Any one know if this is correct or am I all wet
> >
> > Marv Hicks
>
> Actually I think you are right.... .623 sound right! I think I remember a
> little over a half gallon per square foot. >>
>
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