Re: Fungicide Safety

GBPUMPKIN@aol.com wrote:
> 
> We are only two weeks away from most wiegh-off's!  Most of you may all ready
> know this but I thought it was worth mentioning.  You should wash off any of
> the strong Fungicides this weekend and replace it with a safer Powdered
> Sulfur.  This will protect the Pumpkin pickers and carriers from getting
> injured.  For instance, if they get Captan on their hands and touch their eye
> it could cause serious eye damage.  Just before the weigh-off all Fungicides
> should be washed off.  Some sites may refuse to weigh a Pumpkin with visible
> signs of Fungicide on it, due to the safety concerns.
> 
> Good luck to everyone.
> 
> George
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> message text UNSUBSCRIBE PUMPKINSThankyou for the advice.  I this is my second year growing. last year i 
had a 164.5 lbder. i think it will be better this year.  where can i find 
the chart to estimate weight based on size.  my pumpy is 96 inches from 
stem to butt. Help !
Also I am in long Island is there a weigh in a amaganset or not?  if not
where else on the island???? please email me we gotta make plans fast
even if i don't have a winner i want to go.

thanks
th
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