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RE: shading


I use a blue tarp to shade my pumpkin, we had some hot weather and most
pumpkins in my area that weren't shaded didn't survive.
The tarp also keeps the ground  around the pumpkin dry, this is good because
my pumpkin stopped growing two months before the weigh-off and I don't want
it to rot.
I'll vote for the tarp anyday!
It also keeps the sniper dry on rainy days!

Tony Hickman
Adelaide, Australia
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From: dang
To: pumpkins
Subject: shading
Date: Tuesday, 11 March 1997 2:58PM

Hello all,

On reading through a greenhouse catalog I noticed that the shading material
they sell comes in different percentages of darkness eg. 65%, 80%, 85%, etc.
the higher percentages producing the darker shade or if you prefer less
light. This is accomplished by weaving in more black fibers to darken the
material and absorb more sunlight. My questions: what is the ideal amount of
shading for a growing giant? Is it that critical or will just any shade do?
How about simply covering with a refrigerator box and just cutting some air
holes on the side. Is a green net better than black? blue tarp? bed sheet?
or solar blanket to really reflect the heat away.

Come on experts speak to this novice. Also I would still like to know the
answer to my best bull vs. best cow question. Thanks.

Ciao, John
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