Re: regarding size of first leaf?
>I transplanted my pumpkin plants on the 7th of May. The weather has been
>really cool. The first leaf has emerged but it is small! Well the leaf grow
>big or is the hole plant stunted due to the cold weather. Also does the size
>of leaves contribute to the size of pumpkin?
>Also what temp should I open the cold frame at. This week the temps will be
>in the 60-70 range with danger of freezing overnight.
>Thank you
>Kim McKenzie
>1st year 191 lbs., going for 192lbs ! Hopefully :)
>Northwestern Ontario ( Rainy River )
>still not sure on zone!
>
>
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Kim,
the cool weather definetly slows the plant down but once it warms up the
plant will respond and take off.
I too was wondering if anyone has gone through this slow cold start and
popped a monster later when it warmed up. Or is the plant slightly
hindered by this tough luck...but I am talking hinderance to "a world
record"pumpkin............I know of many instances cold weather slow start
and then when the season warms to decent .....700-800lbers were
had...................I predict you will smash your personal best in
2000...........MB
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