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Williamsburg,KY

Has anyone used the polymer crystals in their soil when planting their pumpkins?

3/4/2008 5:57:31 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=106011

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/MsgBoard/ViewThread.asp?b=10&p=163595

3/5/2008 1:57:09 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Opps, wasnt thinking..guess I should have searched the site. thanks for your help, next time I'll search..duh...

3/5/2008 2:14:39 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Stevann, don't stop askin questions...although I have used, and promoted the search function on this site, I learned from the responses to yer question!!! Keep it up!!! Peace, Wayne

3/5/2008 3:55:55 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Please don't get me wrong...rather than try and answer a question I have no knowledge about....I posting the links that I found usefull and covered the topic in question.

3/5/2008 8:10:17 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Thanks Glen, keep up the good work!!! Peace, Wayne

3/6/2008 8:14:12 AM

Williamsburg,KY

Oh no, believe me, Im not taking you wrong...I really appreciate your time in helping me...I need all the help I can get.lol..Croley

3/6/2008 8:43:24 AM

Westford, MA

cb I've been using the crystals for about 4 yrs.
I'm not sure of the name but 6-8 oz plastic container clear crystals, rather $$ but I'm only into my 2nd container.
I use them in my container plants, and in the hole of new plantings.
Remember less is more.
1st time I used I had in 20 gal 1/2 barrel, used 2-3xs what was needed. The soil in the barrel bubbled up over the edge.
I had to scoop out handfulls if the jello like stuff.

Now I use little and make sure it's blended into a large hole when starting new plants, not too close to where you put the seedlings in.
After seeing how much liquid it holds I would think it'd pretty good for moisture retention.
Just don't overdo
Good Luck
kevin

3/10/2008 1:08:33 PM

Williamsburg,KY

Thanks, I have some and was just wondering...I may give it a try. I use it in my container plants...bot it back when it was not that $$. The first time I too, over used it..lol

3/11/2008 10:24:06 AM