Re: First timer
Lionel
It's not to late by any means to start your plants. I will have seed in the
mail for you in the morning. Buy some 4" peat pots and a good sarting
mixture and keep it moist but not wet. Soak the seed for 2 or 3 hours in
warm - not hot - water. Apply a fungicide to the seed and plant them,
pointed end down, in the peat pots. Place the pots in an environment of 85
- 95 F. The seed should break soil in less than four days. Keep the plant
moist and be ready to move it into your garden within a week or ten days.
Give the plants some protection when you put them outside.
There is an enormous amount of information available on this list on every
aspect of growing the giants.
Good luck and don't hesitate to ask for information.
Jake van Kooten
Port Alberni, B.C.
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> From: L. Kearns <lkearns@sfu.ca>
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Subject: First timer
> Date: May 2, 2000 10:56 AM
>
> Dear List Members,
>
> I am new to the list, and new to the world of giant pumpkins, and I am
asking for a little
> help and advice. Here are some questions:
>
> Is it too late to start some seeds for this season? (I live on the
Pacific North West. The climate
> is mild. The leaves are just out on the trees, and the tulips are
blooming)
>
> If it is not too late, where can I get some appropriate seeds? There seem
to none available
> in this area, at least I have not yet found any. Is there an online
source?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lionel
>
> Lionel Kearns,1616 Charles Street,Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5L 2T3
> phone: (604) 254-3512 fax: (604) 254-8687 lkearns@sfu.ca
>
>
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