Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #309

"Try using Dry Dog Food trenched into your garden. "
interesting thought, but wouldn't this quite certainly attract other(skunks, raccoons) very much UNWANTED guests to this party?
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Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2005 1:01 AM
Subject: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #309



pumpkins DIGEST Tuesday, June 7 2005 Volume 01 : Number 309



In this issue:

Pumpkin Flour
Earthworm Population
Re: Earthworm Population
Re: Let the fun continue! 2005 SE MN Bhaskaran Patch Update #2 - June 1st Status
News from Tennessee
Re: News from Tennessee

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Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 07:24:30 EDT
From: Ezpumpkin@aol.com
Subject: Pumpkin Flour

Does anyone know anything about Pumpkin Flour? How it's made and where it
can be bought?

I have soemone who is looking for it.

Thanks,

Bob Matthews

pumpkinnook.com
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 08:13:25 -0400
From: Stephen Smith <unclecb@ureach.com>
Subject: Earthworm Population

I have for the past year been trying to get a significant
earthworm population built up in my raised bed pumpkin patch. I
have had only mixed results. I have added a lot of organic
matter to the soil and have used mostly organic methods to grow
the pumpkins (including fertilizers), but few worms have
appeared.

I have also tried introducing them by hand but this does not
seemed to have wormed extremely well to date either. Recently I
came across a new "product" that those wanting a larger
earthworm population might be interested in. A gentleman named
Bill Kreitzer (http://www.billkreitzer.com) has come up with a
way to plant worms in your patch. He calls them VermiPods and
they are essentially encapsulated earthworm cocoons. Quite
interesting to read about it even if you don't really need the
worms in your area.

I will be trying the VermiPods this season and would be
interested in hearing from other growers who might try them. I
will posting again later in the season to let others know how
they worked for me.

Steve Smith
Harrison, TN
unclecb@ureach.com
Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 09:37:11 -0400
From: gbpumpkin@aol.com
Subject: Re: Earthworm Population

Try using Dry Dog Food trenched into your garden. They like to feed on it as it starts to soften down. Regular Earth Worms cannot feed on fresh compost it must be well broken down unlike Red Wigglers that can feed even on green plant matter.

George

- -----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Smith <unclecb@ureach.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 08:13:25 -0400
Subject: Earthworm Population


I have for the past year been trying to get a significant
earthworm population built up in my raised bed pumpkin patch. I
have had only mixed results. I have added a lot of organic
matter to the soil and have used mostly organic methods to grow
the pumpkins (including fertilizers), but few worms have
appeared.

I have also tried introducing them by hand but this does not
seemed to have wormed extremely well to date either. Recently I
came across a new "product" that those wanting a larger
earthworm population might be interested in. A gentleman named
Bill Kreitzer (http://www.billkreitzer.com) has come up with a
way to plant worms in your patch. He calls them VermiPods and
they are essentially encapsulated earthworm cocoons. Quite
interesting to read about it even if you don't really need the
worms in your area.

I will be trying the VermiPods this season and would be
interested in hearing from other growers who might try them. I
will posting again later in the season to let others know how
they worked for me.

Steve Smith
Harrison, TN
unclecb@ureach.com
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 13:32:11 -0400
From: "beamup" <beamup@charter.net>
Subject: Re: Let the fun continue! 2005 SE MN Bhaskaran Patch Update #2 - June 1st Status

Hi everybody!

Things are a little different here in Tennessee. Our temp. yesterday was 90.
My plants are doing well. My best one is the 906 Tanner followed closely by
the 736 Bhaskaran (sorry David).

We may not be able to grow "big ones" like you guys in the North, but one
thing we can grow is tomatoes! I have several Big Zac's that I grew from
seeds and they are blooming!!

I will try to include a picture of the 906 Tanner, but I realize that not
everyone's e-mail software will allow them to see it.

Have a great year,
Charles Leonard, M.D.
Jefferson City, TN




----- Original Message -----
From: DBHASKARAN@aol.com
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 12:12 AM
Subject: Let the fun continue! 2005 SE MN Bhaskaran Patch Update #2 - June
1st Status


Howdy!
Just a quick update!
After a very cold May here in MN (18 degrees one night!), we have finally
got heat to start June up...hit 80 degrees officially! My vines are about
6ft
behind last year at this time, but I'm just happy they made it! :-)

Here are the current stats as of 6/1/2005:
798.5 Bhaskaran - 5ft MV...flat vine split into 2 main vines...turned one
into secondary.
759.5 Bhaskaran - 5ft MV.
981 Zunino - 4 1/2 ft MV.
501.5 Beachy #1 - 4 ft MV - has female on it :-) I will not pollinate it
as
it is way to close.
501.5 Beachy #2 - 4 ft MV
1385 Daletas - 3 1/2ft MV
486 Bhaskaran - 3 1/2ft MV
1048 Companion - 3 1/2ft MV
1446 Eaton - 3ft MV
306.5 Rys - 3ft MV

I should mention that the 1446 Eaton and 1385 Daletas were started about
1.5
weeks later the rest. Also my 698 Hester 00 didn't make it and was
replaced
by a 1048 Companion...another red/orange.

No updates yet on the web page. Although I do have a picture of them I
should put out covered in snow in May. :-)

Take care and wishing everyone a great June!
David Bhaskaran
Rochester, MN.
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 18:54:56 -0400
From: "beamup" <beamup@charter.net>
Subject: News from Tennessee

Hi everybody!

(I sent this out earlier but I forgot to change the Subject title.)

Things are a little different here in Tennessee. Our temp. yesterday was 90.
My plants are doing well. My best one is the 906 Tanner followed closely by
the 736 Bhaskaran.

We may not be able to grow "big ones" like you guys in the North, but one
thing we can grow is tomatoes! I have several Big Zac's that I grew from
seeds and they are blooming!!

I will try to include a picture of the 906 Tanner, but I realize that not
everyone's e-mail software will allow them to see it.

Have a great year,
Charles Leonard, M.D.
Jefferson City, TN
Date: Mon, 6 Jun 2005 22:09:24 EDT
From: WSMPEACE@aol.com
Subject: Re: News from Tennessee

Dr. Leonard,
My name is Wayne and I live near Owensboro, Ky. and I am also growing
a 906 Tanner. I started it real early, planted in patch on April 2, inside
hoop house w/heat. It now has a main vine approx. 18' long and a pumpkin
pollinated at about 12' on May 23. Circum. this evening right at 30". This is my
first year to grow AG's with any knowledge about growing them. Early start is
in hopes of having mature fruit for Indiana State Fair in mid-August. Thought
we could compare how our 906's do thru the season. Have fun and grow 'em
big!!!!!
My email addy is _wsmpeace@aol.com_ (w*@aol.com)

Peace

Wayne
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