mulch
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: mulch
- From: b*@pacific.net (Vickie Brock)
- Date: Sat, 7 Mar 1998 16:21:21 -0300
>
>It was highly recommended to me to mulch the pumpkin plants in our Ca.
>heat....this supposedly cools the ground and stabilizes the soil
>temp.......keeps it moist ...and soft....Is there anyone out there in
>pumpkinland that has tried mulching?????? Sounds good to me I have noticed
>waves of roots coming to the surface...... with a little mulch action they
>may be protected and spread.......another test.....ahhh!
>
>An organic farmer told me that i should try "hoof and horn meal " its slow
>release nitro. but most of all gophers don't like it......sounds like
>another test I'll give anything to repel those little mothers especially
>pocket gophers................i tried the leak style but the neighbors
>started complaining......that i had gone over........the edge.........Mr.
>wannabee 900
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