Re: Some questions
----- Original Message -----
From: "R. P. Banderob" <rbanderob@cogeco.ca>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 8:38 AM
Subject: Some questions
> Okay, I'm getting ready to get back into the game....
>
> Wayne Kennedy has kindly sent me some seeds, I have most of my seed
starting
> equipment gathered, and plans for preparing the garden are falling into
> place. But, now, I have a few questions...
>
> Please note that I live in Peterborough (central Ontario).
>
> 1. With a final frost date at the end of May, when should I plan on
> starting the seeds?
>
> 2. What do people do to prevent dampening off?
>
> 3. What date should I aim for to put the seedlings in the ground?
>
> 4. I am going to be growing off-site... that is, I won't be able to check
> in on the seedlings daily. What kind of cold frame can I make (cheaply)
> that will keep them warm at night without frying them in the day?
Specifics
> would be appreciated.
>
> 5. I know that the main root can go deep and should be mounded, but how
> deep the the vine roots go? I've been told that they're pretty shallow.
> Any ideas?
>
> Any help or advice (even contradictory advice if others want to weigh in)
> would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> Randy Banderob
> Peterborough, Ontario
>
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