From

Location

Message

Date Posted

Monrovia, CA

Greetings everyone!! How long do you apply calcium towels to your fruit...and how often?

Thankyou in advance,
Grow 'em big,
Autumnleaf

8/18/2007 8:35:43 PM

Simi valley, ca

Hey its Glenn over here in simi valley,, Your looking real nice this yr !! Im rooting for ya ! Im out for this yr- my vines rotted not sure why, But id get more opinions as i can remember a few yrs ago lots of people did lay towels on fruit, But iv talked to some heavy hitter growers last yr & i belive they said they dont do that anymore as they think its not good idea! I forget reason? But i only talked to few & i think some may still, but not sure !! Im sorry im not more help, Im only saying id check more to see what others are doing !!

8/19/2007 1:00:16 PM

Monrovia, CA

Hey Glenn!! Thanks for the note...I'm really sorry about your vines rotting..do you have any idea why? Are you not able to cut the rotted part away and still salvage a 'kin for October?
Thanks for the heads-up on the calcium towels. I'll try to research some more and see what has been written about the subject. The one Holland pumpkin I have has been a fun ride but I'm really worried about the blossom end giving out because of its shape.
I guess time will tell.

Take care and hang in there!
Michelle

8/19/2007 2:40:36 PM