Re: A little more help ....Please
- Subject: Re: A little more help ....Please
- From: &* W* <P*@sbcglobal.net>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 23:13:12 -0700
- List-archive: <http://www.hort.net/lists/pumpkins/> (Web Archive)
Rich,
There are several reasons that the pumpkins are set a good distance (10 to
12 feet or more)
from the main stump........
if the pumpkin is set too close to the stump it can (as it grows larger)
pull the stump out of
the ground as the stem of the pumpkin and the vine will be evelated 2 ft. or
more
above the ground.
Also, if the pumpkin is set 10 to 14 feet out, it will have a larger
"factory" of nutrients to draw
from (the factory being a larger root system and side vine network and leaf
canopy).
George
Napa, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rich Canter" <chaselounge@msn.com>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:41 PM
Subject: Re: A little more help ....Please
> On this topic,
> I have seen many posts stating that the pumpkins need to be several feet
out.
> Why?
> What is the closest it could be and what is the problem with having one
right
> up there with mama?
> Rich
> Texas
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: BMas1001@aol.com
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 8:37 PM
> Subject: A little help ....Please
>
>
> Hi All;
> I would appreciate any help I can get.....................
> 1. I have two pumpkins both about 5-6 foot from the root
ball.
> I
> assume this is to close, but not sure. Would this not cause to much
stress
> on the pumpkin?
> 2. One of these has already blossomed and at this time there
are
> no males open. Can I assume that this probably did not get a good
> pollination?
> 3. I have another pumpkin about 12 feet out from the root
ball.
> Is this a good distance?
> 4. Is it OK to freeze male blossoms, as some are ready to
open
> and my new female is not ready yet?
> That you for all your help.......................
>
>
> Tony C.
>
> Fairport, NY
>
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