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Moodus, Connecticut

I've just read something about shading a pumpkin while it grows, can someone explain this to me?

4/17/2007 10:23:48 AM

Coventry R.I.

shading, the pumpkin as it grows, a tarp, blue, orange, so its not in total sun light.

4/17/2007 4:16:21 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

the theory is that the sunlight makes the flesh of the pumpkin harden and/or ripen prematurely. it is pretty much standard practice to shade your pumpkins.

4/17/2007 8:15:16 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Some people fine it easier to just cover the pumpkin with a sheet.

4/17/2007 8:52:51 PM

Moodus, Connecticut

So I'm supposed to cover an entire patch of pumpkins? This seems a bit much seeing as how I'm planting 72 plants this year.

4/18/2007 1:46:49 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

I would just shade your competition giant pumpkins.

Phil

4/19/2007 7:27:53 AM

Moodus, Connecticut

Ah, that sounds more like it. Thanks.

4/20/2007 11:08:36 AM