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GreatFalls,Montana

do you have to have coldframe or greenhouse cause i use wallo'water should i use some thing else

7/9/2006 10:40:10 PM

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The plant or the developing fruit?

This time of year, most folks are building or planning to build shade structures to keep the sun off the fruit.

I've used rebar with schedlue 40 pipes bent onto them in an inverted "U" shape. This is covered in a plastic tarp. Bungee cords or clamp clips can be used to secure the tarp to the structure.

Folks here will soon start debating which color tarp to use but I don't think it matters much. Orange is a popular color(Walmart & Uhaul stock orange tarps).

A couple years ago I started using bent 1" metal galvanized electrical conduit instead of plastic. It is much more durable. Just make sure you own a pipe bender or know a nice electrician before choosing metal.

In a pinch I've used those cheapo beach umbrellas too. Just make sure they are secure or removed during wind events.

7/9/2006 11:26:54 PM

Mocksville, NC

Just dont get those brown/ silver ones to close to your fruit, or yu'll have pumpkin pie!! thats the only 100% thing i know in Pumpkin growing LOL Really

7/10/2006 7:03:17 AM

GreatFalls,Montana

um no for when you first transplant the plant into the ground to protect it from the cold?
thanx thoughlol ?

7/10/2006 3:38:49 PM