Re: Rookie jitters
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Rookie jitters
- From: S* T*
- Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 08:37:59 PDT
Paul, we all had the same feeling when starting out, you'll get over
it.Suggestions: plant seed point down about 1" and seed will appear in 5-10
days usually. When germinating, try to keep soil temp as close to 80-85
degrees as you can. After seedling appears, temps should remain above 65 for
growing on temp. Seed sanding refers to gently sanding/filing seed
edges.This will allow for better moisture penetration and thus quicker
germination.Once seedling appears, give it from 14-24 hours daylight if you
can(this topic is debatable) until plant is ready to be transplanted
outside(assuming your starting indoors). 4" peat pots are commonly used to
germinate in.Once plant is outside protection from wind,cold is necessary
for full development.Some of us use mini greenhouses for this.If you can
control these factors for first 20-30 days, your chances of producing a
large fruit are dramatically increased. Lot more info can be gained by
tuning into this chat line often. Hope this helps. Happy Growing
Pumpkinpiper
>From: "Thompson, Paul S." <pthompson@glgt.com>
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: "'Pumpkins'" <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Subject: Rookie jitters
>Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 10:22:52 -0400
>
> >Hi.
> >
> >I got home from a Cub Scout meeting last night and found a package from
>P&P
> >Seeds sitting on the kitchen table. My seeds have arrived! Now, I gotta
>do
> >something with them. I've been growing field pumpkins and zucchini for
>years
> >but I find this uniquely nerve-wracking. I've never grown AGs before and
>I
> >find that I want to do it right.
> >
> >A flood of questions came to mind. Things I didn't care about before have
> >become important. Do I plant the seed pointy-end up or down? What is this
> >seed sanding I've seen mentioned? How do I keep the deer away? How do I
>keep
> >the neighbors away? Should I sprinkle, soak or provide underground
> >irrigation?
> >
> >I have a neighbor who is reasonably successful with AGs and, while I have
>no
> >illusions of competing with him this year, I want to give him a good run
>in
> >the coming seasons. I have plenty of space and water -- I just need some
> >experience and advice.
> >
> >For the first time in years, I am actually excited about the garden!
> >
> >Paul Thompson
> >Armada, Michigan
> >pthompson@glgt.com
> >paulie@home.msen.com
>
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