Re: life after frost
Hi. I once read an article by Ray Waterman stating that a pumpkin could put
on another 50 lbs. + after a frost. There is still a bit of energy stored
in the vines.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deborah Miller" <deb_sew@yahoo.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2000 8:31 AM
Subject: life after frost
> The pumpkins grow on here in Cooperstown, NY after 2
> frosts. The pumpkin on the vine that I thought had
> most damage is still gaining about 5 lbs a day. This
> is impressive since I almost culled it in the
> beginning since it sat on its vine. I gave it a 180
> move over and off the vine,to its present location and
> it has shown it's gratitude ever since. The other 2 on
> the 2 healthier looking vines are slower, but growing.
> Patch looks ratty, but "this ain't no beauty contest."
> Old shower curtains have made great tarps over fruit.
> We just might make it to a weighoff yet.
> Deborah
>
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