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Ma

what else can I use other than sand to put beneath the pumpkin.

Thanks in advance.

3/8/2007 7:09:35 PM

San Luis Obispo, Ca.

Good question?

3/8/2007 7:27:43 PM

Georgia

You can use papermill fabric which some growers on this site use but sands A little easier to get yer hands on and sometimes cheaper. I use playground sand which I buy at home depot for about 3.50 at 50 pounds. I wouldnt recomend styrafoam which could be used but tends to crack and move to much.

3/8/2007 7:32:00 PM

Rhode Island

4ft x 4ft sheet of cheap plywood ( wrap a piece of heavy gauge plastic around plywood before placing under pumpkin)

works real well if you dont have mill fabric.

3/9/2007 6:06:09 AM

Pembroke, New Hampshire

I use a rubber horse stall mat cut in half. One inch thick, it provides a great cushion and protection from the moist soil and burrowers.

3/9/2007 9:08:44 AM

Vermont

Foam insulation 1" and a bed of sand works for me!

3/9/2007 1:18:49 PM

Georgia

PAP I also use cheap plywood under my pumpkins and then lay some sand on top of the boards..but why do you use plastic around the board what does it help?

3/14/2007 10:24:52 AM