Re: Winter for my pumpkin patch????
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Winter for my pumpkin patch????
- From: S*@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 18 Oct 1998 17:40:20 EDT
In a message dated 98-10-18 17:12:32 EDT, you write:
> Are there any good tips for getting a patch ready for winter. The vines are
> still in the ground. We were going to clean it out this week. We weren't
> sure if we should treat our soil with anything. Thank you for any input
> that
> you might have.
>
> Patty Shaw
Well it is always a good idea to remove all traces of the pumpkin plants as
SOON as possible after harvest. This can prevent overwintering pests and
diseases that can spring up next year. After removing all the pumpkin debris,
you might want to consider planting a quick winter cover crop to till in
before the ground freezes, which will really help out the soil condition for
next year by incresing organic matter and fixing back in some nitrogen and
other nutrients that the pumpkins sucked up during the growing season.
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