Re: Shading
Derek, most of the shading talk you hear about is
specifically for the pumpkin. Most any type of home
made or store bought shade structure will do as long
as the fruit is shaded for at least the late morning
hours on. Most growers shade the fruit throughout the
entire day.
As far as shading the plant, most growers do not have
that concern. Being from SC, I do have that concern
with our extremely high heat and humidity. Years ago
I set up a misting system to provide a "micro-climate"
for each of my plants in an attempt to keep the heat
tolerable. This works well for me and many others
however, on the down side, you will need to pay
special attention to the Powdery Mildew as the
increase in damp leaves will speed up the occurence of
this. Also on the down side, you need to stay on top
of your spraying program, as too much misting may
rinse your leaves of your applied sprays.
If I was starting over, I would incorporate a 30% sun
blocking tarp for my climate. You in NC may be able
to get away with no "plant" tarp or misting system
depending on your average highs during the season.
You WILL need to shade the fruit however. Also, when
shading the fruit, make sure your tarp, canopy, roof
or whatever you choose to use is a couple feet above
the fruit so as to allow for air movement. You don't
want a greenhouse for your pumpkin. I hope this
helps, BF
--- Derek Fisher <derekfisher@nc.rr.com> wrote:
> I am in North Carolina and this is my first year
> trying for a big pumpkin.
>
> I have been doing allot of reading about the need
> for shading but I am not
> sure what to use. (Plastic, tarp, etc.) I haven't
> found any information on
> how long to leave the shad over the plant and
> pumpkin.
>
> If anyone has any advice I would like to hear it.
>
> Derek Fisher
> Raleigh, NC
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net
> [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
> Fawcett Brian
> Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 12:25 AM
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: RE: Growing advice needed for Charleston
> grower
>
> You know who she's talking about Bob! <:^)>
> I might suggest Merit for the ever-present SVBs and
> some sort of "micro-climate" for the oppressive heat
> and humidity. I personally use misters but also
> feel
> shading to be at least as good.
> I too have a number of seeds to offer including some
> from the 2001 SC State Record Pumpkin. Let me know
> if
> he wants them, Brian Fawcett
>
> --- Bob Attaway <attaboy@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> > Kathie:
> >
> > I canot imagine who you are talking about from
> > Flowery Branch, LMAO.
> >
> > The trophy you mention is the Southern Cup.
> >
> > I would be glad to send this new grower some seeds
> > if I knew who he is and
> > what is his
> > Address.
> >
> >
> > Good luck to all in 2005:
> >
> > Bob Attaway
> > Flowery Branch, Georgia
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net
> > [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
> > kathie morgan
> > Sent: Monday, May 09, 2005 2:50 PM
> > To: Hort Pumpkins
> > Subject: Growing advice needed for Charleston
> grower
> >
> > Hi Guys!
> > I can't remember the name of the trophy given to
> the
> > biggest pumpkin grown
> > in the South.
> > Some of y'all know the one I mean.
> > Meantimes, there's a young man trying to grow his
> > first big pumpkin in
> > Charleston, SC. I'm hoping you pros from Flowery
> > Branch and other hot spots
> > will send growing tips to this list to get this
> chap
> > off to a good start. He
> > especially anticipates trouble from SVBs and the
> > heat.
> > Thanks to all who can help.
> > Kathie
> > --
> >
> >
>
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