Re: So. Cal. Growers / Re: Leaf damage and wilting
Keith,
It sounds to me like you are indeed getting leaf damage and temps in the
90's coupled with bright sunlight can be a bit overwhelming for the young
AG plants. What I do (and I am in the NorthEast, in Massachusetts) is to
provide a sun shield during hot periods of the day made out of sail cloth
(Light weight), drive some steaks into the ground, and then take the
sailcloth and apply gromets to all 4 corners, then once the grommets are
applied get some mid-level duty rope and tie them to the stakes, make sure
you tie the shield in such a way as it will not pull itself off the stakes
in the wind. You can experiment with this technique to your liking. I have
even used a beach umbrella staked deep into the ground to shield my pumkin
plants in the early season, then later on I use the same shield techniques
to protect the growing pumpkin.
Good luck.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Reh" <rehsocal@cox.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 3:12 PM
Subject: Re: So. Cal. Growers
> Kathie , Kevin , Dennis
> All nice pumkin growers of the world
>
> Im experiencing leaf damage that appears to be leaf burn. The leaves
> are partially shriviling and dieing not the entire leaf but like 1/3 to
half
> of the leaf. My plant is normally wilting durring the day rebounding at
> night is that normal. Its been in the 90,s here of late. Please help
> i need some advice before my one and only good plant goes up in
> smoke......thanks Keith Reh
> Orange County California
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kathie Morgan" <fishrap@earthlink.net>
> To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 8:58 AM
> Subject: So. Cal. Growers
>
>
> > Kevin Smith wrote: Now if I could get rid of those birds.
> >
> > Kevin, Last week it was bees, now birds.
> > You need a long reunion with your wife, who is best qualified to teach
> > you about the bees & the birds. Your attitude will change, I'm sure.
> > Hope this helps!
> > Kathie
> >
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