Re: Calcium Nitrate Benefits?


In a message dated 5/1/00 4:11:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, LIpumpkin@aol.com 
writes:

<<  Nate....I know that Dick Wallace has a info sheet out with instructions 
on 
 growing giant pumpkins that came with his seeds a few years back. he says 
 that before the plants go outside,spread 10 lbs of calcium nitrate granular 
 in a 12 foot diameter circle around each planting site. he then goes on with 
 the fertilization plans he has for the rest of the year.But at least 10lbs 
is 
 a guide you may want to use. I did this last year and did OK.....Glenn
 
 ------------------------------------ >>
glen,
   12 pounds of calcium nitrate on a 12 foot circle is a pretty stiff jolt of 
nitrogen.
                                                    pumkinguy

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