Re: Hot caps: How hot is hot?
At this young and tender age I wouldn't let them get above 75-80. But if
your trying to germinate seeds, 85-90 is good.
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Robinson" <David.Robinson@intel.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Cc: "David Lyle Robinson" <robinson@ichips.intel.com>
Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 2:21 PM
Subject: Hot caps: How hot is hot?
> All,
>
> Well, I just finished building my spring "hotcap" structure.
> Its 2'x2'x4' (happened to fit the garden bed). I've seen many
> pictures of similar structures previously and the pictures
> often have a thermometer. I assume that this is to know when
> to open up the structure a bit to cool things down.
>
> So... in your opinion, how hot is too hot? At what point do
> you start opening up the plastic? 90F? 95F?
>
> I've asked questions in the past and not received any
> answers... so guesses are welcome! If you have an opinion,
> please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
> David Robinson
> David.Robinson@intel.com
>
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