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Re: shading

> 
> Hello all,
> 
> material and absorb more sunlight. My questions: what is the ideal amount of
> shading for a growing giant? 

I have used a blue tarp. My Uncle used a plywood on top of a frame.



> How about simply covering with a refrigerator box and just cutting some air
> holes on the side.

Sounds like your a pro all ready...... I hope it doesn't rain.

 Is a green net better than black? blue tarp? bed sheet?
> or solar blanket to really reflect the heat away.
> 
Provide shade which protects the pumpkin skin and  keeps the
rain away from the surrounding soil next to the pumpkin. I prefer
to keep the soil dry near my pumpkin. In addition, make sure your material can repel
the water.    

Review this home page for building a shade structure.
http://www.eskimo.com/~mcalpin/shade.html


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Sincerely,  

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Duncan McAlpine
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