Re: Pumpkins 102
I don't understand the idea of using 30X 30. Do
people let their side vines grow 15 feet?
--- Sandra Rodoni <SandraRodoni@msn.com> wrote:
> Thanks All,
> I did mean a 30 x 30 area for each plant. Sorry for
> the confusion! I think I'll go with the composted
> manure as it sounds much safer!
>
> Sandi
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Donald E. Chambers
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 6:45 PM
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Pumpkins 102
>
> Sandi,
> If you meant 30'x30' fine, I wouldn't go any less
> than 20'x20'.
> 30sq.ft. is is only 5'x6' patch which isn't enough
> for smaller pumpkins. Steer or cow manure is fine as
> long as it isn't to fresh. I prefer at least a yr.
> old put on in the fall or as old as possible,
> similar to compost. You can also buy composted
> manure at different places. If he gives it to you
> just make sure it's old.
> Don
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: LIpumpkin@aol.com
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 6:06 PM
> Subject: Re: Pumpkins 102
>
>
> In a message dated 6/19/2001 3:11:38 PM Pacific
> Daylight Time,
> SandraRodoni@msn.com writes:
>
>
>
> I am planning on giving each plant about 30 square
> feet. Comments, anyone?
>
>
>
>
> my comment: 30 sq ft? Thats less than 8 leaves. You
> might need more room
> than that.
>
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