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Mill Creek West by god Virginia

is it spring yet? heck calling for snow here for the next couple days and lows in the high 20s to 30s at night for the next 4 days first sign of spring might be next week heck im glad im a little slow getting plants germinated!anyone else having fun with mother nature!!!!!

5/1/2005 6:31:01 PM

Cheyenne, Wyoming

My plants have been outside for several weeks now. We have had four consecutive nights with low temperatures of 20 degrees or less. Seven inches of snow three days ago as well. So far, no problems with the plants.

5/1/2005 8:48:49 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

We have pulled all of the plants out of April's greenhouse. That thing is vented pretty good and doesn't hold any heat. We opted with the can't risk it theory. So our kitchen is full of herbs,tomatoes and peppers.

5/1/2005 9:15:19 PM

I planted my seeds saturday, then I walked outside afterwards and it hailed on me. Saturday night there were flurries, this morning it hailed more, and it rained this evening. UGH

5/1/2005 10:10:57 PM

Joliet, IL

if you are willing to pay $79.99 for a kick butt space heater, then go to acehardware.com and purchase a pelonis
ceramic disk 451 model. it has a temperature control
switch, so you can set it and forget it. lol.
our Illinois record holder joe richards suggested them to me
and acehardware.com had them here in 4 days. i set them
at 65 at night and switch to 80 in the day, and everytime i
check my portable greenhouse they are within one degree of
their setting on my high low thermometers i have hanging
just above the plants. this takes all worry away of cooking
them with my old heaters if i leave them on in the day and
then bright sunshine comes out while i am at work.

5/1/2005 11:23:06 PM

Sequim, WA

Temps here in Western Washington have been wonderful and I could have plants in the cloches right now if it would ever dry out enough for me to get in the patch with the tiller. I intended to do it yesterday, but the soil was sticking to the shovel when I turned it over. There's no point in churning mud, so I'll repot if neccessary and hold them for another week. After tonight the forecast is calling for a dry week so hopefully by next Saturday when I have time I'll be able to do it. If it's still too wet I'll spot till for the cloches and then run the tractor through later.

5/2/2005 12:06:20 AM

Independence, MO

Frost here the next couple of nights.
It's a good thing I'm running behind and my 2 little guys
just poked out of the soil in the pots today.

5/2/2005 1:15:58 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

The first half of April here was unseasonably warm, and I was shocked at all the posts of folks starting seeds so early and putting plants out so quickly. Because of years past experiences, I have been determined that this year, I wasn't going to waste my time to do a thing until May, maybe not even get the plants out until the 15th this year
.....it's been below freezing every night now for 10 or so straight days and will continue until the end of the week.
I'm glad I finally listened to my gut instincts, and my wife, this year!
I start seeds Friday.

5/2/2005 7:07:05 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Southern, I noticed your post on a diff. thread. I live in W. Ky. and put a plant in the patch a month ago today. Vine approaching 6 ft. Early secondaries 18" or more. Heated hoop house being outgrown rapidly. Hopefully the frost is past. This is a 906 Tanner. It started producing male flowers very early but has grown past that phenomenon and is now a very nice looking plant. Glad I didnt follow some advice given at that time and pull it. Peace Wayne

5/2/2005 7:28:38 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Wayne...What are your goals for an early pumpkin? Are you planning on taking one to an August or very early September State or local Fair? If so, you should be in good shape providing a frost doesn't hit. (the frost period still extends for 2 more weeks for this zone)
If you're looking to have an edge for an October weigh-off, you're going to dissapointed I'm afraid.
Good luck to you whatever your goal.

5/2/2005 8:35:19 AM

Rockford,il

Wayne...You might have started early for an October weighoff,possibly.You now have the option of starting a later fruit (18 to 20 feet from stump)without letting nature decide for you.Plus it is possible that your plant is a long grower.The genetics are out there to grow incredible sized pumpkins but not much in longevity in growth.I feel that the future world records are going to come from plants that can grow a fruit over a longer period of time.Maybe yours is one that can grow them big plus grow them over a longer period of time.Good Luck,Phil

5/2/2005 9:22:11 AM

Western NY

the snow is falling outside as i type this. not funny anymore.

5/2/2005 10:00:38 AM

Sophia WV

Rain and cold here Keith is it going to change.Sure it will?

5/2/2005 10:53:50 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Hmmmm. You can look at what the successful growers are doing, and producing, and that'll tell you what the life span of these plants is at this point. When they plant is also a pretty good marker to follow as well. Of course your climate and goals figure in to that determinant.
I seriously doubt anyone is going to be able to significantly alter Mother Natures inherent lifespan trait that annuals in a natural setting have,at least not enough to add a month or two to a growing season. But hey, if someone can do it, more power to 'em!

5/2/2005 2:07:29 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

I planted last year in the first week of May and set a pumpkin on a yard plant at 26 feet out that ended up at 528#

5/2/2005 2:09:46 PM

Hayes, Virginia

Keith i told you should have moved away from
"By GOD West Virginia".
come over from the dark side, just slide east a little.
Just fooling with you .
seems that winter wants to stay.
Hang in there buddy it will be in the 90s before you know it.
Happy Growing Keith.
Ed

5/2/2005 5:17:25 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

again, move to beautiful Germany...lol

was 85°F (29°C) yesterday and 90°F (32°C) today...

lows in past two nights were 61°F (16°C)!

5/2/2005 6:53:57 PM

San Luis Obispo Ca

Simply maddness, when will Spring come!?

5/2/2005 7:21:18 PM

Butler, Ohio

HEY Keith!!! You could come on up here to the Buckeye, we some kind of sleet/hail mess this afternoon for about 5 minutes then it quit and got sunny again...go figure!!

5/2/2005 8:35:49 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

1st plant is...hopefully...for state fair in mid Aug. 2 more going into patch this week. 2 more next week. Hopefully I will have decent punkin for fair and for Oct. weigh-offs. Peace Wayne

5/2/2005 9:58:24 PM