RE: When to pollinate
- Subject: RE: When to pollinate
- From: &* H* <s*@insmgt.com>
- Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:33:35 -0400
I have friends that wont pollinate until the plant has 100 leaves. I don't
go that far but agree that you should let the main go longer (at least 12
feet). You have plenty of time, even with hot weather. My humble opinion.
Steve Haberman
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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Diana Sigel
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 9:43 AM
To: pumpkins-digest@hort.net
Subject: When to pollinate
My first female flower buds appeared this morning. The males have been
blooming for about a week. The vines are about 8' long. I hadn't planned
to pollinate till about July 1, and that's three weeks away.
My first weighoff will be for the Kansas State Fair, about September 11, and
my second chance is early October, I think about the 3rd or 4th.
This is Kansas, and I expect to have extremely hot temperatures in July and
August (100-105F, with some nights not going below 90F). I'll have no
shortage of water supply and my nutrient supply should be excellent, too.
Shall I think seriously about going ahead with pollination in a few days, or
wait the three weeks till July 1? What advice can you give me?
cheers,
duchess of gladstone
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