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Ny

can i put up a greenhouse over my pumpkin in late september to extend my growing season?

8/14/2005 7:45:03 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Yes, You sure can...I may have one up soon too...

8/14/2005 7:58:25 PM

Canada

Wouldnt a blanket over the fruit work basically the same?

8/14/2005 8:38:58 PM

Ny

i mean put a greenhouse over the whole pumpkin plant

8/14/2005 8:48:31 PM

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See Eddy Z's diary.

8/14/2005 10:17:36 PM

Canada

AG1 Grower, if you were to put a greenhouse over your entire plant, that would have to be one massive greenhouse
I know my plant ( best plant to date) covers and entire
30x30 ft area ( thats with secondary shoots), I'm guessing Russ is talking about just over the fruit to help keep it warm dureing the cooler nights.

Dave

8/15/2005 9:12:49 PM

Ontario, Canada.

Dave, No sorry, I am talking about a green house over the entire plant...

Adrian Gervais & D. Leonard setup greenhouses over the entire plant in late August....

8/16/2005 12:07:34 AM

Ontario, Canada.

It doesn't matter what season it is, a greenhouse always comes in handy. Gardeners who have greenhouses on their list of gardening tools enjoy year round gardening, they start earlier and extend their seasons. Having a greenhouse enables those with zonal denial to push the limits of the AGP, Gardeners with the need to begin AGP seedlings early and end it for weigh off day. Early frost can be had in southern Ontario by mid-Septemeber and will kill most Agp Plants

A greenhouse is an eco system all its own, the enclosed space makes growing manageable, monitoring disease, pests and controlling light and heat are much easier than in an out door garden. With no end to affordable styles, designer accessories a greenhouse gardening experience can be quite enjoyable and successful. Simply learning about all the accessories and how to use them can be as challenging as it is educational to any grower.

8/16/2005 12:34:53 AM

Canada

wow, at the size my plant is now, id have to build an addition onto the side of my house to cover the entire plant :-(, Or do you trim down big time before putting the greenhouse over the fruit, Russ how large are your greenhouses?

thanks
Dave

8/16/2005 10:31:22 PM

Ontario, Canada.

I don't have one yet Dave. But 30' x 30' would be a perfect size.

8/17/2005 12:53:31 AM