From

Location

Message

Date Posted

Santa Cruz, CA

A freind asked me what the downsides of growing a pumpkin directly on a pallet. He was going to take care of the pallet slats by putting something on it. What do you see as the downsides?

5/10/2007 9:31:44 PM

Ohio

Creek, Myself I just dont like the idea, every hear of a 1000lber grown on a pallet?

5/10/2007 9:49:03 PM

SF Bay Area, California

Then you gotta get a forklift into your patch to hoist it. A forklift in my patch would sink at least a foot and you would never get it out!

5/10/2007 10:25:19 PM

Cameron,ontario Team Lunatic

Not a good idea in my book either. The pumpkin could grow big enough that once it reaches the pallet edge, it could become a big problem if not kept secure along those edges. There were a couple big pumpkins that split where the pumpkin & styrofoam edge met during the past couple seasons. I imagine it would be worse with a pallet underneath it. Just my thoughts.

Phil

5/11/2007 6:48:03 AM

Santa Cruz, CA

Thanks for the help. I'll pass the info on to my friend. You all are great...

5/11/2007 9:50:17 AM